On-site – Dry Zone Leader

Responsible to	Co-Heads of Programme
Responsible for	Planning, and managing on site water activities for WINGS participants
Works with	WINGS 2026 Co-Heads of Programme WINGS 2026 Programme Team WINGS 2026 Infrastructure Team
Role purpose	To define On site – Dry Zone activities that will be included in the programme. To be an active team member of the Programme Team, leading On Site – Dry Zone activities that may include (but not limited to) Music making, Dancing, Team activities, DIY skills To ensure the activities are scaleable to allow around 500 simultaneous participants during the day. To ensure events are run to the safety and safeguarding standards of both Scouting and Guiding.
Key activities of the role:	Specific Responsibilities Plan and budget activities, locations, equipment and instructors for review by the programme team Subject to approval, book resources to run On Site – Dry Zone activities Ensure appropriate risk assessments and instructor safeguarding checks are completed Conduct pre-event walkthroughs with key participants Deliver On Site events for the duration of WINGS 2026
Time Commitment	Your involvement will begin as soon as your appointment has been confirmed and will end when the WINGS 2026 camp closes. You will need to identify the amount of time the role will take on a month to month basis between appointment and camp close As well as attending the WINGS 2026 event itself, you will be expected to attend Programme Team meetings as required
Role requirements	By accepting this role: You will be required to become a member of WAGGGS or WOSM if not already. You will be required to hold a current DBS Disclosure through either Girlguiding or The Scout You will be required to hold a county appointment in one of Girlguiding Royal Berkshire or Berkshire The appointee must: accept the values of Scouting and Guiding agree not to promote any beliefs, behaviours or practices that are not compatible with the values of Scouting or Guiding agree to work within the polices and rules of both Associations have not been convicted of any other offence(s) or subject to disciplinary proceedings relevant to this role
Capabilities	To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a number of the following competencies: Experience of running On Site activities for in excess of 100 people Good administrator and project manager with a focus on deadlines and deliverables with excellent written skills Good at dealing with people Preferably with experience of supplier management
Benefits of getting involved	There are many benefits of getting involved in WINGS 2020 as a volunteer. These will vary from volunteer to volunteer but might include: Looks great on your CV Develop your own skills and gain valuable experience A great way to support Guiding and Scouting and make a difference to the young people who are attending Meet new people and make new friends from around the world
Application and appointment	This information is provided at www.wingsjamboree.org.uk An online application form is available at via this form (click the link) Applications must be received by 31^st May 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a conversation via an online platform (TEAMS). For further information email [email protected] or [email protected]