Chair of Trustee Committee

About our Scout Group

The 1st/82nd Watford South Scout Group is based at the Scout Hut on the corner of Pretoria Road and Durban Road East in West Watford, and we are also very fortunate to have our very own campsite; the Lord Hyde Memorial Campsite which is set in woodland near Chandlers Cross.

We run Beaver, Cub and Scout sections and we currently have capacity for more members and also need more volunteers & helpers to help us deliver an exciting programme of activities safely.

The group has lots of potential grow the membership numbers, generate more income, benefit from positive links with the local community and involve our young people in developing an exciting programme of events.

The role of our Trustee Board

Our group is overseen by a Trustee Board. This is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity trustees, to make sure Scouts is run safely and legally. Effective trustee board governance helps our volunteers deliver fantastic programmes that give young people skills for life.

The role of the Chair of the Trustee Board

We are looking for a Chair of our Trustee Board who will lead our Trustee meetings and also lead the Trustee Board in developing, implementing & monitoring a plan for the group that includes:

• Attracting and retaining new members and volunteers

• Ensuring that we are financially sustainable and making good use of our facilities.

• Providing young people with great experiences, new skills and opportunities for adventure, fun and

friendship.

• Ensuring that at all times we operate safety and in accordance with Scout POR (policies,

organisation & rules) and that risks are managed appropriately.

This is a great opportunity to support our team of Trustees and volunteers, and ensure that the 1st/82nd Watford South Scout Group continues to play a positive role for young people in our local community.

Skills and qualities needed for the role

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Committed to delivering the mission of the Scouts.

• Understands the responsibilities of Trustees.

• Able to build positive & collaborative relationships with everyone involved with the group and facilitate people working together to ensure the group is safe and successful.

• Well organised and able to chair effective meetings so that good decisions can be made.

You will also need a DBS check, to provide 2 references and complete the relevant online training for the role such as safeguarding training.

We estimate the role will take a few hours each month including our Trustee Board meetings that are currently held monthly in the evenings. Initially the role would be for one year.

Support for the Board of Trustees and Chair

Scouting is a well structured and managed international organisation and this means that plenty of support and training will be available to help you in you role. You will be able to connect with other Scout Group Chairs and Trustees, and also have the support of the South Watford District Scout team who support all the Scout Groups within our region.

Applying for the role

We’d love to have a conversation with you about next steps if you are interested in the role, and answer any questions that you have to help work out if it is right for you.

To express your interest please use the application to let us know briefly why you are attracted to this role, and the skills and experience you would bring.

The role is open for applications until 31st of July 2024.

We anticipate that our new Chair will be formally appointed at our AGM in September. This would be through an election process if there is more than one candidate interested in the role.