Camp chief
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic camp chief for our proposed 2027 large-scale camp!
Are you looking for ways to further your event planning and project management skills? Do you want to make an impact on hundreds of girls’ lives, helping them create lasting memories? Then check out this opportunity to become a camp chief!
What would you be doing?
As camp chief you will lead the scoping, planning, coordination, and delivery of a large-scale camp in July 2027 for approximately 1,000 Girlguiding Scotland members, ensuring a safe, engaging, and memorable experience for all. You’ll be working in partnership with Girlguiding Scotland staff at all stages of the project and you will oversee a team of volunteers responsible for different project areas.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Volunteer management
- Designing and planning
- Managing risk
- Managing finance
- Event delivery
- Event evaluation
Skills we are looking for:
We are looking for a volunteer who has the passion, energy and time to commit to this exciting 2-year project, and who has at least some of the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience in leading large-scale events or projects.
- Experience of attending large-scale camps or jamborees.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, to ensure everyone feels valued and supported.
- Ability to maintain independent and objective judgement.
- Good diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements for large events.
- Familiarity with safeguarding and inclusion best practices.
- Good knowledge of Girlguiding policies and procedures.
- Calm under pressure with the ability to think creatively, adapt, and reassess on the spot.
- Budget management experience.
- Good technical literacy and ability to work with Microsoft apps such as Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and Planner.
- The vision and dedication to deliver a memorable event.
How to apply
Applications close 12pm 1 July 2025.
Get more info
If you are interested and would like to know more before applying or have any questions, please contact Lorraine Dickson, lead volunteer for girl experience, on Lorraine@girlguiding-scot.org.uk.