Current Opportunities

Vacancy Board

Our Vacancy Board details the available volunteering and paid opportunities for anyone who is interested in supporting our Young People as part of our Leadership Team.  Our County based opportunities are in blue, while opportunities to volunteer at a local level are in green.  You can also see the appropriate District website for local opportunities in your area.

  • County Training Manager – Delivery

    • Closing Date: none

      Based at: Countywide

      An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Training Team.  Working alongsire our County Training Manager – Policy, you will be managing the training/learning for adults within the county in Northamptonshire. 

      To support you there is a team of trainers and training advisors.

      See the job description below for more information, and contact us to register your interest.

      Role Description CTM Delivery


  • Deputy County Youth Commissioners (x2)

    • Closing Date: None

      Based at: Countywide

      Two vacancies are available to join the County Youth Commissioner team as deputies.

      The roles are to ensure that young people from 6 – 25 years are involved and engaged in every decision that shapes their Scouting experience locally and to empower young people to share their ideas and have a meaningful voice in planning, implementing and reviewing their programme and opportunities.

      You will work with the County Youth Commissioner to role out the new You Shape across the county. This award builds on our work to champion and promote Youth leadership at all levels, Work with all members of the County to ensure that the views of young people are represented in decision making and encourage young people who wish to become more involved in shaping Scouting.

      Please find more information in the packs provided.

      Deputy Youth Commissioner Role Description

      Deputy Youth Commissioner Vacancy Pack

      Any questions or to express interest please email Alisdair.rolt@northantsscouts.org.uk

      Alisdair Rolt
      County Youth Commissioner


  • Please volunteer to help the Irthlingborough Cubs!

    • Closing Date: None

      Based at: Irthlingborough

      Our plan is to bring back our regular meetings for the Young People in Irthlingborough this September.

      Due to this and many of our Beavers moving onto the Cubs, we are in need of a new Leader to take on the running of the Cubs.

      The Scouts have been in Irthlingborough for over 12 years with a dedicated building, equipment and a lively fun-filled future.

      If you would like to become a Leader, having experience in Scouting would be preferred but is not essential as our National Training Scheme can support and build our volunteers skills.

      Contact (email preferred):

      email: info@irthlingboroughscouts.co.uk

      Phone: 07884 422365

       


  • Team Leader – Active Support

    • Closing Date: None

      Based at: Countywide

      Active Support membership is way of retaining adults in Scouting and encouraging new adults to join.  We have a number of Scout Active Support Units and are now looking for a self motivated individual to promote and develop Active Support Units across Northamptonshire.

      Would you like to be involved at County level, and enjoy thinking strategically, meeting people, promoting Scouting, then this could be the role for you!

      Have a look at the role description below, and contact us either for more information or to express an interest.

      role desciption


Interested in one of our roles?

Great! We don’t expect you to be an instant expert in everything, over time you will be given the opportunity to gain new skills and ideas through informal support and training opportunities. We will also give you lots of one to one support.


Not sure which role is for you?

Fill in this form and tell us about yourself and we will find something suitable!