Executive Director of Strategy
Scouts
Hybrid – 2 days per week at Gilwell Park, Chingford E4 and home-working
c. £115,000
Scouts is one of the UK’s best-known and best-loved charities, helping over 450,000 young people each week gain skills for life through adventure and teamwork. Supported by 140,000 volunteers, we build confidence, compassion and courage that last a lifetime.
We’re entering an exciting new chapter with a bold strategy to reach more young people and empower them to lead change in their communities.
THE ROLE
The Executive Director of Strategy will be central to this next chapter and will be the staff lead for the advancement and implementation of the new Strategy. You’ll provide strategic insight and positively impact the wider mission of Scouts by developing and rolling out our renewed approaches to business planning, risk management and assurance, data insights and governance, and you’ll oversee the People and Culture, Resolutions (complaints) and Governance teams.
You’ll also work across our federated structure of Counties, Districts and 7,000 local Scout Groups, and play a key role in ensuring that the national team provides valuable and high-quality services to support Scouts locally.
You’ll join a collaborative Executive Leadership Team and play a key role in our shared leadership approach with senior volunteers. Together, we’re building a more inclusive and forward-looking organisation – one that reflects the diversity and dynamism of young people today.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
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Closing date: Sunday 15th February
Preliminary interviews: w/c 23rd February
Final Panel interviews: w/c 9th and 16th March
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared
• Your CV (no more than three sides).
• A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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