County Vacancies
Do you want to be part of something bigger?
Our current County vacancies are:
- Volunteering Development Team Lead
- Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme
- Member of the County Programme Team focusing on Activities
- Join the Young Leader Support Team
- Join the Top Awards Team
- Join the Events Team
If none of these roles are suitable for you, but you do wish to join our Team, please contact David Grindrod, County Chair at david.grindrod@cycscouts.org.uk
Volunteering Development Team Lead
The County Volunteering Development Team makes sure all volunteers in their County have a fantastic volunteering experience. They make it easy for people to join and learn new skills. Perfect opportunity to adapt and work with your fellow leaders to empower change and drive it forward. More information regarding the role can be seen in the below role description pack.
Skills required:
- Ability to lead a team of adults
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Be computer literate
- Provide inspirational leaders for the Volunteering Development Team
- Provide strategic direction for the Team
- Be a self-motivator and be able to motivate others positively
- Able to work well and as appropriate chair meetings
- Presenting and facilitating skills
- Ability to work and engage with all ages
- Able to build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people
- Ability to negotiate compromises
- Ability to speak publicly
Personal qualities
- Ability to work within predefined limits (for examples timescales and budgets)
- Construct and implement development plans that improve and grow the scouting offered to young people
- Self-motivated
- Accept the policies and rules of The Scout Association
- Willingness to become a member, take The Scout Association
- Promise and wear the scout uniform
- Accept and promote scouting’s fundamentals
- Have time available, amongst other commitments to commit to the role
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Be in a position to travel within the district, as required
- A willingness to promote the agreed, viewpoints rather than perpetuate personal views
- Have a flexible approach
Volunteering Development Team Lead
Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme
We are looking for a new Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme (MAPS) from 1st February 2026.
This role falls within the County Programme Team and supports the management of the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme within Central Yorkshire.
This is important not only to make sure a fully functioning permit scheme supports volunteers locally, but also to make sure we have a robust and well managed scheme in all areas, that can be moderated and documented for any external parties that need to be able to see what it is we do.
There are four main areas:
- Supporting Activity Assessors
- Supporting those applying for permits and facilitating opportunities for them
- Supporting Lead volunteers with their role within the activity permit scheme
- Carrying out the annual County moderation of the activity permit scheme
Details can be found at: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/activity-permit-scheme/manager-of-the-activity-permit-scheme-maps/
If you would like to discuss in more detail the role or ask questions please contact ian.chappell@cycscouts.org.uk.
If you would like to apply please contact alison.fell@cycscouts.org.uk
Member of the County Programme Team focusing on Activities
We are looking for someone to join the County Programme Team to promote and support adventurous activities within Central Yorkshire.
This person will:
- Work alongside the Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme (MAPS) to promote adventurous activities and by working with our teams facilitate adventurous activities opportunities
- Ensure support/oversight of adventurous activities across the County
- They will also support District Lead Volunteers and accredited activity approvers on activity approval
If you would like to discuss in more detail the role or ask questions please contact ian.chappell@cycscouts.org.uk.
If you would like to apply please contact alison.fell@cycscouts.org.uk
Join the Young Leader Support Team
Help shape the next generation of leaders in Scouting.
Young Leaders are Explorer Scouts aged 14–18 who volunteer alongside adult leaders in Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts. Through the Young Leader Scheme, they gain skills in leadership, teamwork, and planning while making a real difference to younger members.
To help them thrive, we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Young Leader Support Team.
What does the team do?
The Young Leader Support Team ensures Young Leaders get the most out of their volunteering. Key tasks for the Team include:
- Delivering all modules of the Young Leader Scheme at a County level over 2 training weekends covering Modules A – J. Modules B–J are then to be delivered a second time during evening sessions throughout the year across the County
- Providing advice and support to Young Leaders, Section Leaders, and District Teams between training sessions.
- Promoting the Young Leader Award throughout the year and supporting Young Leaders to complete their missions in the Sections they volunteer in.
- Completing a wide range of tasks on training weekends, including delivering training modules, cooking, updating badge records on OSM, supporting Young Leaders to complete their logbook missions, delivering outdoor activities, and more.
Team Leader Role
We’re looking for a passionate and organised volunteer to take on the Team Leader role for the Young Leader Support Team. As Team Leader, you’ll coordinate and inspire a team of volunteers supporting Explorer Scouts aged 14–18 as they develop their leadership skills.
Your responsibilities will include co-ordinating Young Leader activities across the County, arranging planning meetings for training weekends, managing bookings for both training weekends and evening modules, ordering badges, buckles, logbooks, and orange cards, and booking venues as required for training delivery. You’ll also play a key role within the county Programme Team, helping to promote the Young Leader Scheme as a Top Award and ensuring opportunities are available for every Young Leader to achieve their goals.
This is a fantastic chance to lead a team, make a real difference to young people, and shape the delivery of Scouting’s leadership programme across the County.
Skills & attributes we’re looking for in all Team Members:
- Ability to work well in a team
- Confidence to deliver engaging training sessions to 14–18 year olds
- Passion for supporting young people and helping them develop as leaders
- Enthusiasm for Scouting and youth development
Why get involved?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Support young people as they take their first steps into leadership
- Share your experience and help develop future volunteers
- Work with a passionate team who believe in youth-led Scouting
- Make a real difference to the experience of Young Leaders across the county
Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or simply passionate about developing young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Join the Top Awards Team
The Top Awards sub-team provides support to all Sections with attaining their relevant top awards. They also run County-led Expeditions to support 14-24 year olds with completing their Top Awards and D of E Awards.
What does the team do?
The Top Awards team supports young people and leaders across the County complete their Top Awards. It provides advice and guidance to Section Leaders on how to provide opportunities for young people.
Skills & attributes we’re looking for in all Team Members:
- Ability to work well in a team
- Passion for supporting young people and helping them obtain their top awards
- Enthusiasm for Scouting and youth development
- Confidence in communicating with adults
Why get involved?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Play a key role in supporting section leaders help young people obtain their top awards
- Work with a dedicated team who share your passion for planning and delivering great events
- Develop practical and organisational skills in a fun, supportive environment
- Make a real difference to the experience of young people and volunteers across the county
Join the Events Team
Be at the heart of Scouting adventures across the county!
The Events Team plays a vital role in planning, organising, and delivering exciting events for young people and volunteers. From badge days to large-scale camps and celebrations, this team ensures every event runs smoothly and provides a memorable experience for all involved.
We’re looking for enthusiastic Team Members to help make Scouting events engaging, safe, and fun.
What does the team do?
Events Team Members support the planning and delivery of a wide variety of events across the county. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the organisation and delivery of events for young people and adults, from camps and training weekends to large county celebrations.
- Helping with planning meetings to prepare for events and ensure all logistics are in place.
- Supporting bookings and registrations, including tracking attendance and communicating with participants.
- Helping manage practical arrangements such as venue setup, equipment, and supplies.
- Providing support on the day of events, ensuring activities run safely and smoothly.
- Promoting events and supporting volunteers to help young people make the most of every Scouting experience.
Skills & attributes we’re looking for
- Ability to work well in a team
- Enthusiasm for helping deliver events for young people
- Confidence communicating with volunteers and young people of all ages
- Flexibility and problem-solving skills
- Passion for creating memorable Scouting experiences
Why get involved?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Play a key role in delivering memorable Scouting experiences
- Work with a dedicated team who share your passion for planning and delivering great events
- Develop practical and organisational skills in a fun, supportive environment
- Make a real difference to the experience of young people and volunteers across the county
- If you’re excited about creating unforgettable experiences and helping young people, get the most from Scouting, we’d love to hear from you.
Opportunities within the County Programme Team – Fill in form
These vacancies will close when sufficient interest has been received
Remember, change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end! Shape the way for Central Yorkshire Scouts and help deliver a better experience for our Volunteers and Young People.