Job Title: International & Events Administrator
Salary: £27,959 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) – Band C, Level 3
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (hybrid working)
Contract Type: Fixed term until 30 Sept 2026
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
About the Role & Team
As an International & Events Administrator, you’ll join a collaborative, values-driven team at the heart of how Scouts connects young people to the wider world and delivers ambitious, high-impact experiences. From supporting British Scouting overseas and international partnerships, to helping deliver large-scale UK and international events, the team creates opportunities that inspire thousands of young people and volunteers.
No two days are the same — you could be coordinating logistics and administration one day, and supporting volunteers or contributing to international projects and events the next. The team is currently focused on delivering major international events, strengthening global relationships, and continuing to improve inclusion, safeguarding, and participant experience across all our work.
Key Responsibilities
As an International & Events Administrator, you’ll support the delivery of ambitious UK and international events that create lasting experiences for young people. Working with volunteers, colleagues and external partners, you’ll help coordinate projects, manage administration and support event delivery from planning through to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the delivery of UK and overseas events and contingents
* Coordinating with volunteers, suppliers and international partners
* Assisting with project planning, budgets and administration
* Helping ensure events are safe, inclusive and aligned with Scouting values
* Contributing to the wider International and Events programme across Scouts
This is a varied role offering real responsibility, strong team support, and the opportunity to help shape impactful experiences for young people.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Experience of supporting projects involving multiple stakeholders.
* Experience of collecting and analysing information.
* Experience of working within an administration environment.
* Understanding of event management.
* Experience of developing effective working relationship with volunteers.
* Experience of working with young people focussed or membership organisations.
What we offer as our International & Event
* We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
* A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
* Flexible working options to suit you, your role, and your team
* A double-matched pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
* A family-friendly approach, with generous family leave policies
For a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday 29th May 2026
Interviews will be held on Monday 8th June 2026.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are 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.