Gloucestershire Scouts are seeking a passionate and committed Volunteer Event Director to take on and lead the UK’s largest independently run Scout and Guide event.

You’ll guide the event’s strategy, ensure good governance, and champion our mission to expand our programme for young people and support our growth.

The successful application will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years with the potential to extend to a maximum of 10 years subject to annual informal reviews and formal 5 yearly reviews.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience of a senior role in large events.
• Experience in leadership, governance, and working with young people.
• Passion for youth development and education
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in finance
• Commitment to attend regular planning and board meetings (either remote or face-to-face).
• The ability to delegate whilst motivating the team to ensure strategic leadership that results in a quality event.

What we offer:

• The chance to influence real change
• Networking with like‑minded professionals
• Training and support in charity governance
• Induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities to influence policy and practice
• A warm, inclusive team culture

Benefits:

• Make a tangible difference in people’s lives
• Gain board‑level experience
• Be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team

You’ll need:

• Passion for youth development and education
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills

The successful applicant must be available to attend at least two days of build week and the main event days on the two consecutive weekends in June.  Build week is from Saturday 13^th June to Friday 19^th June.  Strategy dates are 19^th – 21^st June, Evolution dates 26^th June – 28^th June and Discover is 27^th June.

Closing date for applications: Friday 3^rd April 2026.

Interview date: Saturday 2^nd May at Cranham Scout Centre

For an informal discussion regarding the event please contact the current Event Director, Lewis Dangerfield on lewis@s-e.org.uk.

For further information regarding the role within Scouting please contact the County Lead Volunteer for Gloucestershire on carole.o’donnell@gloucestershire-scouts.org.uk.