Who's Who
About
I work in partnership with the Chief Commissioner of Scotland and the Chair of the Board of Trustees using our strategic vision with a strong values-based approach, making sure that we put young people at the heart of all we do in local communities across Scotland.
I lead the Senior Leadership Team to provide direction and focus for our work in support of volunteers and make sure that we play a leading role across the charity sector for the development of skills for life for young people.
About
I am responsible for leading the Scouting Operations Team, which consists of a Scouting Operations Manager, Scouting Operations Officers and Local Development Officers. I work in partnership with Scouts Scotland’s volunteers to develop and deliver our Strategy to keep growing, be more inclusive, be shaped by young people and make a big impact in communities throughout Scotland.
About
As Head of Outdoors & Adventure, I am responsible for the continued development of our Scout Adventures operational plan and for contributing to the overall strategic direction of the organisation, taking a lead on outdoor learning and adventure.
I am also a RYA centre Principal, DofE AAP manager and DofE tutor for the centre and I work with the wider Scouts Scotland team to advise on outdoor learning and educational links, the permit scheme and adventure aspects of the programme.
I have worked in outdoor learning for 21 years including eight years at Lochgoilhead. My work within the outdoor industry has taken me all over Europe and the UK working in wide range of centres and settings. I have worked in the education sector as a lecturer, training the next generation of outdoor educators.
I hold a wide range of qualifications, both academic and practical, and I'm an accredited practitioner of the Institute for Outdoor Learning.
I'm also an Assistant Explorer Scout Leader and Activity Assessor within Glasgow and enjoy the opportunities that Scouting still brings as a volunteer.
About
As a member of the Scouting Operations Team I support volunteers with a focus on adult training and support with grant applications. I work to support the volunteers in their development and progression in Scouting. The aim is to have well trained and knowledgeable volunteers who can deliver varied and exciting activities to our young people, setting them up with skills for life.
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As a member of the Scouting Operations Team, I support volunteers across Scotland and help to deliver our Strategy. I work primarily with Regions and Districts to support their local needs but also ensure national priorities are understood. I collaborate with our Programme, People and Perception Teams and the Scouting Operations Officer linked to each of these.
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As Scouting Operations Officer (Programme) I help support our volunteers deliver a relevant and engaging programme to our young people. The role varies from behind the scenes admin work which most people never see to helping out at events providing activities directly to the young people.
I grew up in Scouting, starting Beavers at six before drifting away from the organisation in my early twenties when work and life took over. With my first born starting Beavers I returned as a volunteer to give a little back to the organisation that I gained so much from and things developed from there. Currently a Section Leader in West Lothian and I help to deliver First Response courses within the district.
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Principally my duties are to serve all the Committees of the Board, supporting their work and ensuring that papers and minutes are issued on time and that actions are followed up; to handle complaints; deal with compliance with external agencies and to provide advice and support on issues around the PVG scheme, Policy Organisation and Rules (POR), Compass and the appointments processes.
About
I work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and The Head of Outdoor & Adventure to help develop our centres to provide a best in class experience. My aim is to develop relationships with youth groups to bring them to our activity centres and embrace our Skills For Life strategy.
I am also an Assistant Scout Leader in Fife and enjoy being part of the Scout volunteering team.
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I am responsible for leading Scouts Scotland’s communications and fundraising – creating and delivering the strategy to raise our profile and communicate the incredible impact that Scouts has on young people across Scotland. I take a strategic lead in planning our communications and fundraising activity, and engaging our members and external audiences through internal comms, media, public affairs, digital, social and marketing.
About
Originally from Glasgow and qualifying in archaeology and geography, I have enjoyed working in the charity sector for many years, developing a passion for writing funding applications and continue to do so in this post as well as helping to develop our corporate and individual relationships. My career has largely focused on writing applications to trusts, statutory and lottery funders but I have also spent some time as a community fundraiser covering half of Scotland and meeting so many wonderful people. I really enjoy the process of pulling a bid together, linking up with everyone involved, sharing knowledge and stories. There is always something to learn and I am always happy to help. Out of work I am a keen artist and motorcycle enthusiast. I enjoy walks with my grandson and 2 rescue dogs though they tend to go off in different directions. I can't think of a nicer environment to work in, although either of our other 2 centres would be perfect too!
