Local Growth Officer – Romford District

Location: Home-based within Romford District or nearby area, with regular travel and working across venues in Romford District, and occasional travel to Gilwell Park
Salary: £33,476 per year, Band E, Level 3, inc. Of OLW
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Evening and occasional weekend work required.
Contract: Fixed term – 2 years

About the role

We're looking for a proactive and community-focused Local Growth Officer to help grow and strengthen Scouting across Romford District. Working closely with local volunteers and communities, you'll support the development of new Scout sections, recruit and support volunteers, deliver engagement events, and help create more opportunities for young people to access skills for life. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work collaboratively to grow inclusive Scouting provision across the District and support sustainable local growth.

What you'll do as our Local Growth Officer:

Support the growth of Scouting across Romford District.
Recruit, support, and engage volunteers.
Help open new Scout sections and grow existing groups.
Deliver community engagement activities, events, and workshops.
Support inclusive practices and engagement with diverse communities.
Work with volunteers to develop sustainable growth plans.

About you

Youll be organised, confident in communicating with a wide range of people, and able to manage projects independently while working as part of a wider team. You may have experience in:

Volunteer or community engagement
Working with young people
Event delivery or partnership working
Facilitating workshops or presentations
Using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams

Benefits

Were proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide. 28 days holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years service, plus extra days at Christmas Flexible working hours and hybrid options Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary Family-friendly employer with generous family leave Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub For a full list of our benefits, click here.

Closing date for applications : 23:59 Sunday 21st June 2026
Date to be confirmed, we are aiming to hold interviews between 10th and 22nd July in person at Gilwell Park.
Strictly no agencies. 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.

Local Growth Officer - Romford