Regional Development Manager
(South West Region)
Applicant Information Pack
Contents
Page 3
Introduction
Page 6
Job Description
Page 9
Personal Specification
Page 10 Terms and Conditions of Employment
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the above role. This document does not form part of the
terms and conditions, but aims to give you more information about the role, its context
and an outline of the work you could be involved with.
Background to The Scout Association’s Headquarters
The UK headquarters of The Scout Association is based at Gilwell Park, Chingford, London,
and is operationally divided into four directorates:
Chief Executive
Programme and
Development
Marketing and
Communications
Finance
Corporate
Services
Outline of Role
The purpose of the job is to undertake the management and operation of the Regional
Development Service in the appropriate Region. To provide the line management
function for any locally employed development officer as requested by the Counties in
the Region and to provide strategic support to the appropriate Regional, County and
District Commissioners.
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The role requires managerial skills, particularly relating to the management of remote
workers; the ability to work at both strategic and operational levels and volunteer
experience of Scouting or Girl Guiding. The role is home based and the successful
candidate should live within or very close by to the South West Region covering the
counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire, Dorset, Wiltshire. We
also cover Guernsey and Jersey.
In essence, the role will require a highly competent, organised and motivated manager
who enjoys, and can work with a varied and interesting workload.
Applications
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 2nd March 2012. The enclosed
application form should be returned to the Human Resources Department at Gilwell
Park before noon on that day.
If you would like an informal discussion about any of the information above please do
not hesitate to contact Jamie Macdonald (Head of the Regional Development Service)
on Tel: 01344 428211. Mobile: 07983 640472 or email:
[email protected]
Interviews
Interviews are planned to be held on Friday 23rd March 2012 at The Aztec Hotel,
Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TS
Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing
date please assume that you application has been unsuccessful.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Regional Development Manager
DIRECTORATE: Programme and Development
REPORTS TO: Head of the RDS
LOCATION: Home based
NUMBER OF JOB HOLDERS: 8
DIRECT REPORTS: Regional
Development Officers (2 – 4
depending upon Region
Local Development Officers (0
– 3 depending upon Region)
DATE OF JOB DESCRIPTION: June 11
TSA RANGE: G, Level 1-5
COMPETENCY LEVEL: 3
1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of the job is to undertake the management and operation of the
Regional Development Service in the appropriate Region. To provide the line
management function for any locally employed development officer as
requested by the Counties in the Region and to provide strategic support to the
appropriate Regional, County and District Commissioners.
2. DIRECTORATE/DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
The job is part of the Programme and Development Directorate. In broad terms the
directorate it is responsible for:
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ongoing development of the Programme for children and young people in
Scouting
working with the World Organisation of the Scout Movement, the European
Region and other National Scout Organisations
training and support of adult leaders, managers and other volunteers
providing field based staff support across England, particularly focussing upon
the development of Scouting
the management of our national activity and conference centres.
Along with other departments, it also has organisational wide responsibility for
the development and growth of Scouting across the United Kingdom.
3. DETAILS OF ANY LIMITS/AUTHORITY LEVELS/SUPERVISION OF STAFF
Direct line management responsibility:
• Between 2 and 3 permanently established Regional Development Officers
• A variable number of Regional Development Officers employed on fixed term
contracts
• A variable number of Local Development Officers (employed by local Scouting)
Budgetary responsibility: Expenditure of £20,000 (2011/12 figure – excluding
staff costs)
Key relationships:
English Chief Commissioner and Deputy Chief Commissioner,
Regional Commissioners, County Commissioners, District
Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders. Staff of the
Programme & Development Department and other staff at
Headquarters.
Representatives of National, Regional and local organisations
concerned with youth work, development, the local and faith
communities
Agencies involved with Critical Incident Management.
4. QUANTITIVE DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
The Regional Development Manager is responsible for ensuring that the work
done within the Region (by Regional and Local Development Officers they
manage) is focussed upon the achievement of the Operational Targets and
Strategic Objectives for the Association.
5. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage the HQ employed development staff working in the
Region including Regional Development Officers and others,
prioritising and managing their work as necessary.
At the request of the relevant County, to undertake the line
management responsibility for locally employed Development
Officers.
Contribute as a full member of the “Project Management Team”
% of time
spent
(Non manageri
al)
in any County where they line manage the locally employed
Development Officer.
Provide staff support for the relevant Regional Commissioner.
Provide advice and support on the strategic development of
Counties and Districts to County and District Commissioners.
Assist with the selection and induction of new County and
District Commissioners.
Participate in an on-call rota to provide staff support for critical
incidents, including fatalities.
Provide Regional, County and District Commissioners with
support for critical incidents, including fatalities and major
disputes (but excluding safeguarding issues) and their
aftermath.
Work with other staff from the Programme & Development
Department and across headquarters to plan, promote and
implement projects, initiatives and events both within and outside
the Region.
Represent Headquarters and its Departments in Counties and
advise on trends and issues through regular reports.
Contribute to the national debate on the development of
Scouting.
Manage, administer and maintain an effective home based office,
Regional reporting tools and budgets.
Work as necessary with and in support of the HQ Safeguarding
team.
Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Assistant
Director of Programme & Development.
6. OTHER INFORMATION
The key challenge for a Regional Development Manager is the careful
management and prioritisation of the requests for projects and other work within
the Region; against the limited Regional Development Officer resources
available, whilst ensuring that the Operational Targets and Strategic Objectives
for the Association are achieved.
Person Specification
E = Essential
KNOWLEDGE
HD = Highly Desirable
D = Desirable
An understanding of most, if not all of the following issues: rural communities, urban
communities, minority ethnic communities, schools, local authority youth and
community service, partnership projects. E
EXPERIENCE
Member of The Scout Association or The Guide Association as an adult. E
Experience of working with volunteer groups outside Scouting. HD
Hold a full driving licence E
SKILLS
Able to supervise and support up to 8 detached members of staff. E
Able to work as part of a wide management team. E
Possess high level of relationship skills to ensure effective relationships with a
wide range of people from young people, to Chief, Regional, County and District
Commissioners to leaders of faith communities and external bodies. E
Manage a diverse workload and reach targets that are set within deadlines. E
Advise on project planning and development issues. E
Able to support volunteers with critical incident management. E
Work independently of direct supervision. E
Able to address staff performance issues. E
Work as part of a team. E
Provide own administrative support. E
Be an effective trainer. HD
Be committed to the fundamentals and values of Scouting. E
Be enthusiastic and able to enthuse others. E
Be reactive and responsive to the needs of others, especially in critical incident
management. E
Be a self starter. E
Able to operate from home based office with regard to acceptance of constraints
this places on personal/family life. E
Live in a geographical location to enable effective management of staff and liaison
with volunteers in the relevant Region. E
Able and willing to work frequent evenings and weekends. E
Able and willing to travel extensively, including spending frequent nights away from
home. E
Willing and able to be a Member of the Scout Movement. E
What’s in it for me?
Annual Salary: £34,034 rising to a maximum of £40,040 by annual
increments subject to satisfactory performance.
Location: Home based
Notice Period: 1 Month
Car: This post attracts a company vehicle. This will be supplied and managed in
accordance with the Association’s vehicle policy.
Band and Level: Band G, Level 1
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Salaries are paid monthly by direct transfer on or about the 20th of the month.
Overtime is not paid although time of in lieu may be authorised.
Holiday Entitlement: 23 days per year plus bank holidays. This increases after
two years service to 26 days and after five years to 30 days.
Probationary Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Employee Benefits – an introduction
The Scout Association is keen to ensure that employees are offered a range of
attractive benefits. At the same time, we also need to cater for a variety of
needs and lifestyles.
Benefits apply to employees upon completion of three months in their role
unless otherwise stated.
Looking after your health and wellbeing
Simply Health Medical Scheme
Employees have access to the Simply Health medical scheme. Full details are
available on employment but a summary of the benefits is as follows:
• Dental 100% - up to £120
• Optical 100% - up to £120
• Face to face counselling sessions – up to 6 sessions
• Private consultation and diagnostics 100% - up to £300
• Physiotherapy/Osteopathy/Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Homeopathy
75% - up to £300
There is an opportunity to add a partner and up to four children to this scheme
at an additional cost to the employee.
Sickness Absence
The Association pays sickness above the statutory minimum requirement.
Keeping fit and active
Employees can benefit from discounted rates on gym membership. Being a
member of the Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme gives you and your family
access to the lowest corporate membership rates at over 2,000 health
clubs, gyms and leisure centres across the UK.
Food and Drink
Free lunch is provided to all employees when they are working at Gilwell Park,
between Monday and Friday. Alternative arrangements are in place for staff at
our Scout Activity Centres. Free beverages are available at all sites. This
benefit is available immediately upon taking up employment.
Looking after your future
Pension
For all employees, the Association has a Group Personal Pension Plan. This
plan allows employees to contribute a minimum of 1.5% of their gross salary up
to the maximum allowed within HMRC limits. The Association will contribute
twice the employee’s contribution, up to a maximum of 10% of gross salary.
Life Assurance
All employees are covered by a scheme which pays two times the basic salary
in the event of death in service.
Getting to and from work
Interest free season ticket loan
Employees may apply for a loan to assist with the purchase of a travel season
ticket. The loan will be paid back monthly by automatic deduction from salary.
Car parking
All sites offer free car parking to employees
Cycle to Work scheme
This scheme is a form of salary sacrifice which enables employees to purchase
a bicycle through the Government’s Cycle to Work Scheme and can save you
up to 50% on the retail value (depending on the employees tax bracket).
Minibus Service (Gilwell Park)
A minibus service is provided which collects colleagues at 08:40 and 08:50 from
Chingford Station and drops off to the same location at 17:00 hours.
Looking after your nearest and dearest
Carer’s Leave
Up to three day’s paid leave a year please see our Leave policy.
Maternity Leave
The Association pays maternity leave above the statutory minimum
requirement.
Paternity Leave
The Association pays paternity leave above the statutory minimum requirement.
Childcare Vouchers
This scheme is a form of salary sacrifice, enabling employees to purchase
childcare vouchers.
Start and finish time
Employees can apply for some flexibility on their start and finish times of work.
Making your money go that little bit further
Scout Shops purchase
Employees can make purchases from Scout Shops LTD with a discount of 25%
on certain items, excluding uniforms.
Restaurant discount card
This discount card is in conjunction with TasteCard and allows a range of
discounts (up to 50%) on a range of restaurants across the UK. This can be
purchased for approximately £30.
Developing yourself and others
Study and volunteer leave
Special leave includes paid leave for volunteering and study leave.