Job Title: Change & Engagement Manager
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London
Salary: £45,230 per year (Band F), including Outer London Weighting and a Market Supplement
Contract Type: Fixed-term (until 31 March 2026)
Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
About the role
As a Change & Engagement Manager, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver our Skills for Life strategy by supporting how we manage and embed change across the organisation. Your focus will be on improving the experience for our 125,000 volunteers, helping them adapt to new ways of working so they can better support the young people we serve. This is a new and growing function, working closely with our established Project Management Office and project teams. You'll lead on engaging volunteers, gathering their feedback, and ensuring they feel supported through change – all while shaping how change is delivered at a national level.
As our Change & Engagement Manager, Key responsibilities:
- Talk to volunteers to understand their needs and how changes affect them
- Plan and lead engagement activities like workshops and consultations
- Help teams communicate clearly and effectively about upcoming changes
- Build tools, training, and support to help changes land successfully
What we are looking for in our Change & Engagement Manager:
- Strong communication and people skills – comfortable leading groups
- Experience delivering change with varied audiences, including volunteers
- Confident working with senior staff to plan and influence change
- A good grasp of tools and techniques for managing change
Why Join Us as our Change & Engagement Manager?
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team at a key point in our journey
- Make a real difference to how the Scouts work and support young people
- Enjoy hybrid working and flexible support tailored to your growth
- Access learning, mentoring, and chances to develop your skills
Benefits:
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years' service plus additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
- Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
- Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits click here.
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Wednesday 4th June 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing Friday 13th June 2025
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.
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