| Responsible to: |
Head of programme |
| Responsible for: |
Supporting the design and delivery of the programme for WINGS 2026 |
| Works with: |
- WINGS 2026 Camp Leader
- WINGS 2026 Delivery Team
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| Role purpose and scope: |
Your primary responsibility will be to identify, liaise with, and coordinate suppliers who provide materials, equipment, or services essential to the programme activities. This includes researching potential suppliers, investigating prices, managing timelines, and ensuring all suppliers meet the necessary standards for safety, quality, and suitability. |
| Key activities of the role: |
- Work closely with the programme team leader to understand the programme needs
- Help support a smooth and engaging jamboree experience for participants.
- Liaise with potential suppliers to obtain the best price and variety of activities
- Support the creation of a balanced and exciting programme
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| Time Commitment |
- Your involvement will begin as soon as your appointment has
been confirmed and will end with the delivery of the final
audited accounts and closure reports.
- As well as attending the WINGS 2026 event itself, you will be
expected to attend People Team meetings, and other
meetings and events as required
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| Role requirements |
By accepting this role:
- You will be required to become a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) or the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) if not already.
- You will be required to hold a current DBS Disclosure through either Girlguiding UK or The Scout Association UK.
The appointee must:
a) accept the values of Scouting and Guiding
b) agree not to promote any beliefs, behaviours or practices that are not compatible with the values of Scouting or Guiding
c) agree to work within the policies and rules of both Associations
d) have not been convicted of any other offence(s) or subject to disciplinary proceedings relevant to this role |
| Person specification |
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a number of the following competencies:
Programme:
- experience in project and programme management.
- strong oral and written communications skills.
- knowledge of data analysis and reporting
- ability to manage multiple projects at a time
- knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding policies of Girlguiding and/or the Scout Association
Leading the organisation:
- managing change
- solving problems and making decisions
- managing politics and influencing others
- taking risks and innovating
- setting vision and strategy
- managing the work programme
- understanding of Girlguiding and the Scout Association and their policies and organisation
Leading yourself:
- a commitment to the vision and values of Girlguiding or The Scout Association
- displaying drive and purpose
- exhibiting leadership stature
- increasing your capacity to learn
- managing yourself
- increasing self-awareness
- developing adaptability Leading others:
- developing others
- valuing diversity and difference
- building and maintaining relationships
- managing effective teams and work groups
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| Why take on the role? |
• Helps further build and develop your CV
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Collaborate with a team of people who are highly motivated and excited about creating fun, exciting and adventurous experiences for young people (and older ones too…) |
| Application and appointment |
For additional information or for an initial chat, please email Rob (our Head of People) – [email protected].
Alternatively please complete the short-form to register your interest. |