Overview
The District Support Team Leader provides tools, resources, and guidance to help Scouts run smoothly across the Bradford North Scout District. They work closely with their team to ensure effective support for volunteers and young people. This is a management role, and we need someone who can provide leadership, motivation and guidance to their Team Members.
Each District Support Team can have one or more Team Leaders. As a Team Leader, you’ll:
- Share tasks with Team Members based on their skills, interests, and availability.
- Create a positive, collaborative team culture.
- Ensure the team keeps young people at the heart of everything they do, building inspiring teams and excellent support systems.
- Foster an open, inclusive, and accessible environment for all team members.
- Ensure safety and safeguarding policies are understood and followed by all.
Appointed by: District Lead Volunteer, Bradford North via a search process and a follow-up conversation (email, phone, in-person).
Responsible to: District Lead Volunteer, Bradford North
Responsible For: District Support Team, Sub-Teams and Support Tea Members/Lead
Time Commitment: Flexible Volunteering – This role is more demanding than a typical role within Scouts due to the added responsibility required. It isn’t at a set time or are you required to do a certain number of hours.
If your volunteering time decreases, we can arrange for additional Team Leaders or alternative arrangements to help reduce the workload.
Terms of Appointment: The initial term is decided in discussion with the District Lead Volunteer, usually between one and three years, with regular reviews. Reappointment is also at the discretion of the District Lead Volunteer, and reviews can be requested at any time by either party.
Key Tasks
Support Local Scouting and Community Engagement:
- Build and maintain partnerships with local organisations to help Scouting grow.
- Promote a positive image of Scouts within the community, including through local media.
- Plan and co-ordinate fundraising events as needed.
Support Effective District Opperations:
- Oversee financial administration, including processing expenses/invoices and monitoring budgets.
- Set up and manage digital tools such as email, social media, websites, and virtual meeting platforms for the District.
- Provide admin support to District teams and volunteers.
- If applicable, manage and support any paid staff within the District.
Manage Property and Equipment:
Oversee bookings, maintenance, and care of any District owned-properties or equipment, even acquiring them!
For more information, view our vacancy pack below: