Lead volunteer for financial compliance

The role

We’re looking for a volunteer to join our county support team at Scottish level and take the lead on supporting counties with their responsibilities for ensuring units, districts and divisions are financially compliant. Girlguiding Scotland staff in the governance and compliance team would support you with this and it may also involve liaising with Girlguiding (UK). This role is open to current adult members of Girlguiding.

The key skills and attributes that we’re looking for in this role are:

• An ability to motivate others about the importance of financial compliance
• Competence in being able to assist local areas with cases of non-compliance with sensitivity and diplomacy
• Confidence and understanding of matters related to finance and an open approach to seeking further advice and support for specialist queries
• The capacity to proactively build relationships with staff and volunteers, staying in touch to get things done between meetings – this may involve liaising with Girlguiding and /or other Scottish committees and groups.
• Motivation to be part of the national team striving to provide support to all Scottish counties, helping them strengthen their effective management of local guiding
• An ability to think of the bigger picture for the benefit of members and potential members across Scotland
• Being approachable and open minded, and able to work with others
• Committed to our values
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• An ability to sustain engagement with individual cases over an extended period of time
• Current active membership of Girlguiding, with no restrictions on your role

At Girlguiding Scotland, striving to be an inclusive an impactful organisation is at the heart of what we do. We recognise that being a great volunteer isn’t just about the skills that you can bring to the table, but also the unique perspectives that come from your background and life experiences.

Apply now

Find out more and download the application pack today! The application deadline is 15 February 2026.

Get more info

If you would like to have an informal chat, please get in touch with Cat Campbell by emailing cat@girlguiding-scot.org.uk, who can arrange for you to speak with Lyndsay Strang, assistant chief commissioner, and chair of the county support team and/or Denise Spence, CEO.