We are looking for someone like you!

Looking for a new challenge?

  • Passionate about developing the voice of young people?
  • Wanting to develop your management and communication skills?
  • 18-25?
  • Yes? Well then you may be the person we are looking for!

Gloucestershire Scouts are looking for enthusiastic young adults to apply for the role of Deputy County Youth Commissioner. We have some exciting projects coming up and we are looking forward to expanding our Youth Commissioner team. 

This role will give you the chance to work alongside the County Youth Commissioner and District Youth Commissioners to develop Youth Shaped Scouting in our County.

We are looking for 2-3 deputy County Youth Commissioners to take on different projects aimed at specific Scouting age groups. You will be developing these projects and working with adults across the County to implement them so that Scouting across Gloucestershire is even better than ever before!

There will also be the opportunity to develop yourself through training courses and broaden your network of contacts through events and meetings.

We are looking at a start date of 31st March for this role so to apply you must be under 25 on this date. We are also opening applications to older Explorers so you can apply if you will be 18 by 31st August (i.e. In your A-level year).

If you are interested and want to know more take part in our Information evening on Wednesday 27th January at 7pm. Register your interest to attend here.

If all of this, already inspires you to apply or if you would like some more information about the role, please email Kat Holter (County Youth Commissioner) at

To help us to get to know you, please include in your application: Your name, age and 50 words about how you would develop youth shaped scouting in Gloucestershire. This could be in general or an idea for a specific section.

We look forward to hearing from you!The closing date for applications is 8th February 2021.