CHAIR FOR LONGCRAIG SCOUT CENTRE
Overview of the role
Closing date:
Sunday 27th April
Responsible to:
The chair will be responsible to the Chair of South East Scotland Regional Centres
Responsible for:
Working together with the leadership team at Longcraig , the role is key to the leadership and management of Longcraig Scout Centre. The Chair will have overall responsibility for the Centre
Main Contacts:
Longcraig Leadership team, Longcraig volunteer team, Chair of South East Scotland Regional Centres, Chair of Bonaly Scout Centre, Regional Lead Volunteer, Regional Trustee Board Members, Related External bodies as necessary, Regional Volunteers
A bit about the Centre and the Role
Longcraig is a Water Sports Centre owned and operated by South East Region Scouts and run entirely by volunteer staff. The Centre operates from a purpose-built building situated in the corner of the Dalmeny Estate by Longcraig pier, South Queensferry.
Longcraig Scout Centre is a key enabler in delivering the Region’s strategy to support and empower our volunteers to deliver an amazing programme. It’s purpose is to provide adventurous activities based around the water for Scouts and Guides living in the South East of Scotland and for those visiting from other Regions. Longcraig is also a recognised RYA training centre and all activity staff hold RYA and BCU qualifications as well as Scout activity permits. Longcraig take activity session bookings from Scout and Guide groups and can offer activities for Cubs to Explorers and Leaders.
Application process
Thank you for you interest in volunteering, to apply please complete the form on our website and return to John Cannon (john.cannon@sesscouts.org.uk )or nominate someone else you think would be awesome for the role. If you are nominating someone, no worries- they’re only encouraged to apply if they are keen!
Key Dates
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 27th April 2025
For more information
For more information, or for an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact:
John Cannon, Regional Chair for South East Scotland Scouts
Email: john.cannon@sesscouts.org.uk
Ian Harrower, Longcraig Service Team Member
Email: Ian.harrower@sesscouts.org.uk
Martin Elliot, Lead Volunteer for South East Scotland Scouts
Email: martin.elliot@sesscouts.org.uk
Nacho Luna Borras, Scouting Support Lead, South East Scotland Scouts
Email: nacho.lunaborras@sesscouts.org.uk
Amy Irvine, Scouting Support Officer, South East Scotland Scouts
Email: amy.irvine@sesscouts.org.uk
