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Vacancies and opportunities

Updated 29 August 2026

Opportunities to join our Cambridgeshire Scouts team and make a real difference

Cambridgeshire Scouts in one of the leading charities with 7,000 young people between the ages of 4 to 25 years supported by 2,200 volunteers. We also have around 2,300 young people on our waiting list to join.

It’s people that make scouting happen at every level of our County. From our County Lead Volunteer  to the Chair of our Board of Trustees, and the incredible Cambridgeshire Scouts County Team who provide support to our Districts, Groups and Units. These are just some of the superstars who’ve stepped up to inspire a generation across the County.  

We’re proud that Cambridgeshire  Scouts is a volunteer led movement. Working in partnership with our  volunteer support service and local volunteers, our County team serves scouting across our larger cities/towns including Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, March, St Ives, Wisbech, Northstowe, Newmarket, Cambourne and Ely.

That’s where you come in.  

We have lots of exciting opportunities to get involved as a member of our county team. Our innovative spirit and ability to make things happen plays a vital role in the development of young people across Cambridgeshire. When you get involved you are making a choice to make a big impact on the lives of over 7,000 young people across our County.

Opportunities to join our amazing team…

Click on the white “+” to the left of the blue rectangles for more details of the vacancy you are interested in and to download the vacancy pack.

Volunteering Development Team Leader (an HR type role): closes 1st September 2026

We have an opportunity for a  Volunteering Development Team Leader on the County team as we start phasing in our new “Place to Belong” Strategy.
  • Are you interested in leading the team that helps makes volunteering brilliant?
  • We’re looking for a strategic, people‑focused leader to oversee volunteer experience across the county — from welcoming new volunteers to helping every adult learn, grow, feel valued and to champion the recognition of volunteers who’ve given outstanding service over the years, ensuring their contribution is celebrated.
  • If you’re great at developing others, building strong teams and making volunteering easy and enjoyable, this leadership opportunity is your chance to shape the future of Cambridgeshire Scouts.
  • External professional experience in Personnel/HR (Human Resources) work would be helpful.

Step up and make a real difference.

Vacancy Applicant Information Pack: download the pack here.

For more information, checkout the Vacancy Applicant Information Pack This includes a contact name and email should you wish to have an informal chat before applying.

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  • This is a Leadership role within Cambridgeshire Scouts

District Lead Volunteer - Newmarket - coming shortly

  • This is a Leadership role within Cambridgeshire Scouts

County Safety Adviser - coming shortly

  • This is an adviser role within Cambridgeshire Scouts

County Safeguarding Adviser - coming shortly

  • This is an adviser role within Cambridgeshire Scouts

County Finance team member- coming shortly

  • This is an finance related role within Cambridgeshire Scouts

Our Strategy to 2035

Place to belong

Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.

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Strategy to 2035