Looking for new challenges and opportunities, want to join a fast-paced and exciting team?
We have many volunteer opportunities both within the County team and in roles across Oxfordshire that we need to fill. Have a look and see if you can be tempted by taking on a new role.
Click on the links below for more information and how to apply:
County Management Team
Deputy County Commissioner – Adult Support
If you are interested in being part of the County Commissioners management team, then this could be the role for you.
As DCC Adult Support you will lead and manage a team of volunteers to support & increase awareness of our inclusion policy, support adults with adventurous activities and provide general support to all adults in Scouting.
A challenging but very rewarding and varied role. We are also interested in people wanting to take on a role share.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
County Adult Support Team
Assistant County Commissioner – Executive Support
In this role you will support & increase awareness of the trustee role that executive committee members hold, support executive committee members in ensuring mandatory training is up to date, encourage and support good governance within executive committees and encourage sharing of best practice amongst executive committee members.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
Assistant County Commissioner – Inclusion
In this role you will support & increase awareness around inclusion , support volunteers in this vast area, encourage and support best practice within sections. Build a team of advisors for each area, ensuring a support network for this vital area.
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County Safety Coordinator
In this role you will promote the Safety Policy within the County. Providing support and guidance to leaders, District Commissioners, executive members and County Commissioner in operating and implementing the Safety Policy. In the first instance this will be support on completing risk assessments; increasing awareness of national Scouting resources for risk assessments and creating tools and guidance to support leaders.
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County Youth Team
Deputy County Youth Commissioner
To work in partnership with the County Youth Commissioners (CYC) and team of deputies in leading Youth Shaped Scouting in the County, particularly to ensure that young people from 6 – 25 years are involved and engaged in decisions that shapes their Scouting experience locally. Also, to empower young people to share their ideas and have a meaningful impact. In addition, working with the CYC, CC and District Youth Commissioners to take the lead on some elements of the County strategy and play a significant part in setting and executing the County Development Plan.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
District Youth Commissioner
To work with the District Commissioner as a member of the District Management Team. In particular to ensure that young people from 6 – 25 years are involved and engaged in decisions that shape their Scouting experience locally and to empower young people to share their ideas and have a meaningful impact. In addition, be part of the wider County Youth Commissioner team.
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County Growth and Developement Team
Assistant County Commissioner – Growth
To support the County Commissioner in delivering the County Development Plan by collaboratively devising and implementing a growth strategy.
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Assistant County Commissioner – Development
To support the County Commissioner in delivering the County Development Plan by collaboratively devising and implementing a development strategy.
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County Training Team
Local Training Manager (LTM)
Responsible, within their designated area, for line managing, supporting and developing TAs; for connecting individual TAs with adults working towards Sectional Wood Badges; and, in consultation with the County Training Manager (CTM), identifying potential Training Advisers that might be recruited into the role.
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Training Advisor (TA)
Responsible for supporting and assessing learners at various stages of their training (excluding Manager & Supporter roles).
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County Programme Team
Assistant County Commissioner – Beavers
To support the Deputy County Commissioner (Programme) in delivering the County Development Plan. The County team for Programme has a responsibility to ensure that the programme that is being delivered to young people in sections is of high quality, offering the full breadth of programme and is consistently delivering top awards. This role fopcuses on the Beaver programme.
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Assistant County Commissioner – Explorer Belt
To support the Deputy County Commissioner (Programme) in delivering the County Development Plan. The County team for Programme has a responsibility to ensure that the programme that is being delivered to young people in sections is of high quality, offering the full breadth of programme and is consistently delivering top awards. This role focuses on The Explorer Belt.
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Assistant County Commissioner – Programme 6 – 14
To support the Deputy County Commissioner (Programme) in delivering the County Development Plan. The County team for Programme has a responsibility to ensure that the programme that is being delivered to young people in sections is of high quality, offering the full breadth of programme and is consistently delivering top awards. This role focuses on supporting the provision aimed at 6 – 14 years olds.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
Assistant County Commissioner – Programme 14 – 25
To support the Deputy County Commissioner (Programme) in delivering the County Development Plan. The County team for Programme has a responsibility to ensure that the programme that is being delivered to young people in sections is of high quality, offering the full breadth of programme and is consistently delivering top awards. This role focuses on supporting the provision aimed at 14 – 25 years olds.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
County Event Team
Assistant County Commissioner – Events Oxon Gathering
To work in partnership with the Deputy County Commissioner (Events) in delivering Oxon Gathering. Take an active role within the Event Manager Team in executing the County Development Plan.
As a Scout County, Oxfordshire runs a very successful programme of events for all section, this event focuses on adult volunteers, in delivering interactive and usefull workshops in a relaxed and social enviroment.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
Assistant County Commissioner – Events Gilwell 24
To work in partnership with the Deputy County Commissioner (Events) to offer Explorer Scouts the opportunity to attend the annual Gilwell 24 event, organised by Scout Adventures. Take an active role within the Event Manager Team in executing the County Development Plan.
As a Scout County, Oxfordshire runs a very successful programme of events for all section, this event focuses on adult volunteers, in delivering interactive and usefull workshops in a relaxed and social enviroment.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
Assistant County Commissioner – Events 6 – 14
To work in partnership with the Deputy County Commissioner (Events) in delivering events in the County. Take an active role within the Event Manager Team in executing the County Development Plan. With a focus on Events for Ages 6 – 14.
As a Scout County, Oxfordshire runs a very successful programme of events for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network. These events exist to provide additional opportunities for young people that they might not get access to in their week to week meetings and support the core Scouting programme.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
Assistant County Commissioner – Events 14 – 25
To work in partnership with the Deputy County Commissioner (Events) in delivering events in the County. Take an active role within the Event Manager Team in executing the County Development Plan. With a focus on Events for Ages 14 – 25.
As a Scout County, Oxfordshire runs a very successful programme of events for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network. These events exist to provide additional opportunities for young people that they might not get access to in their week to week meetings and support the core Scouting programme.
Download the information pack & full role description here.
Deputy Event Lead – Aqua Camp
You’re responsible for working with the core team to deliver Aqua Camp 2020, ensuring that a high quality, relevant and fun event is delivered for all Scouts attending, with a positive experience for their leaders as well. Deputising for the ACC Events (Aqua Camp), an ideal role for anyone wishing to gain event management experience.
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Daytime Programme Event Lead – Aqua Camp
You’re responsible for working with the core team to deliver Aqua Camp 2020, ensuring that a high quality, relevant and fun event is delivered for all Scouts attending, with a positive experience for their leaders as well.
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Daytime Programme Event Lead – CESAW
You’re responsible for working with the core team to deliver CESAW, ensuring that a high quality, relevant and fun event is delivered for all Explorer Scouts attending
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Camp Craft Programme Lead – Expedition Challenge
You’re responsible for working with the core team to deliver Expedition Training, ensuring that a high quality, relevant and fun event is delivered for all Scouts attending
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Navigation and route planning Lead – Expedition Challenge
To plan and deliver Navigation and route planning. You would be taking on responsibility for the daytime activities and will help shape the direction and vision of the entire event.
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Admin Lead – Expedition Challenge
You’re responsible for working with the core team to support administratively the Expedition Training, ensuring that a high quality, relevant and fun event is delivered for all Scouts attending
