It’s an exciting time to be involved in Scouting in Salford as we create a brand-new District covering the entire City of Salford. We are looking for our first District Lead Volunteer to lead the new Salford District. What difference will you make? District Lead Volunteers support other managers, known as Group Lead Volunteers, and other volunteers. Adults at every level need support to ensure that they are motivated, inspired and focused on providing first-class Scouting. A good manager thanks other volunteers for their hard work, and helps to make sure that they feel happy and supported, week after week. The District Lead Volunteer will also provide direction for the District, and will help others see the bigger Scouting picture through solid leadership. We believe that everyone in management roles within Scouting should adopt an approach that combines the skills of both leadership and management. What are we looking for? Skills and Abilities Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team of volunteers to get things done. Experience of working young people and other adults, and the ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships. Ability to communicate well and clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to listen to others and provide support and guidance when necessary. Can build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people. Contribute and lead on strategy development and identify practical actions to achieve strategic objectives. Can construct and implement long-term plans that improve and expand Scouting offered to young people, and identify training, resources and other needs required to undertake this work. Ability to negotiate compromises. Plan, manage and monitor your own allocated tasks and those of your team members. Ability to use digital technology well, including Microsoft Office, email and other digital online platforms including software to support online meetings such as Zoom or Teams. Knowledge and Experience Experience of leading and managing others from various backgrounds, desirably in a volunteer environment effectively. Knowledge and experience of what we do in Scouting to deliver programme to young people. Understanding the challenges of the voluntary sector. Experience of working with young people and/or community work with adult groups. Personal Qualities An understanding of the needs of adult volunteers and young people in our communities. Able to work as part of a team and promote good teamwork. Driven in both personal tasks and those which require teamwork. Resourceful, energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated. Accept and champion the fundamentals, values and strategic objectives of Scouting. What will you be doing? This is a volunteer management role, and we need someone who can provide motivation and guidance to other volunteers. A large part of this role involves supporting Group Lead Volunteers and other members of the District Team. The role of District Lead Volunteer can at times be a demanding one, but with our teambased approach to volunteering, you will be able to build and develop a team to support you in undertaking the allocated tasks. We are looking for individuals who can lead and support by being a great coach, critical friend and motivator to get the best from the people our team is here to support. Joining the team now provides the opportunity to be at forefront of our continued success within Scouting in Greater Manchester West, and in particular the new Salford District. We are really keen to provide opportunities for volunteers to develop their skills, interests and experience in Scouting in a supportive and enjoyable way.