Development Worker

Your next exciting
career begins here…

Application Pack
Development Worker
(Location CashBack)
Part-time

What’s Inside?

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Welcome

What’s in it for you

About t he  Role

Key  Responsibilities

Person  S pecification

How to  Apply

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Our Vision
Is that c hildren and  young  people  experience  “life to the full”
(John 10:10).

Our Mission
The Boys’ Brigade has
opportunities to  learn, grow and discover
environment which is rooted in the Christian faith.

faith in young people  and provides them with

 in a safe, fun, and caring

Our Values
Faith, Inspiring, Caring, Trusting

Find out more about our  Vision, Mission, and Values
https://boys -brigade.org.uk/ourvision

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If you have a passion for supporting and
nurturing potential, so do we...

The Boys’ Brigade (BB) is a Christian uniformed youth organisation,
providing opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow
and discover in a safe, fun, and caring environment.

BB Companies (groups) meet in communities across the country, supported by
dedicated volunteer leaders who give their time and skills every week.

We are delighted to have recently secured funding for Phase 7 of CashBack
‘Location CashBack ’. Working together with Youth Scotland, Guides and Scouts
– Location  Cash Back is a three -year Leadership and Participation programme
funded by Scottish Government Cash

Back for Communities Funding.

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Location CashBack will support young people aged 10
areas who may also face barriers including being impacted by poverty, crime
and anti -social behaviour.

-25 years in SIMD 1 -2

Building on connections to trusted local youth groups, like the BB, it will offer
safe spaces, mentoring, personal development and leadership opportunities that
open new pathways for learning, life and work.

We are now looking to recruit a part
Location CashBack project with our local groups.

-time Development  Worker to lead the

We look forward to receiving your application.

Jonathan Eales
Chief Executive

“BB offers a space for young people to find out who they truly are
in loads of different ways and does it better than anyone else
Rev Dez Johnston, President

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You’ll be helping to transform lives but what
else can we offer?

✓  We are a flexible employer and allow staff to work with flexibility that suits

you, your role, and your area of work.

✓  We take your health and safety seriously with regular training and support.

✓  Be proud to work for an organisation with such a rich history and proven

track record.

✓  Opportunities for continued learning and development.

✓  25 days holiday a year and enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption

Leave, TOIL system and a generous Sickness Pay entitlement.

✓  3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year.

✓  Up to 3 additional days of ‘volunteering leave’ annually

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✓  Annual Appraisal and Bonus Scheme.

✓  Expenses incurred through carrying out role are reimbursed.

✓  Be part of an organisation that believes having fun and wellbeing is

important too, with team days, residentials, and social events creating
informal opportunities for meeting, working, and getting to know your
friendly and supportive colleagues.

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About the Role

Job Title

Purpose

Development Worker (Location Cash

Back) P/T

This role will be responsible for leading support of
local BB groups in Scotland through the ‘Location
Cash Back’  project  and the delivery of funded
targets .

Responsible to

Development & Engagement Manager

Base location

Carronvale  House, Larbert, Stirlingshire. Flexibility
for hybrid working will be considered .

Term

Salary

Hours

PVG

3 years (till 31st March 2029)

£27,000 -£29,000 (pro -rata)

Part-time contract (21 hours per week)

The PVG scheme is a membership scheme for
people working with children or protected adults.
It’s a legal requirement to join the scheme if you're
doing a regulated role with these groups.
Successful candidates will be required to join the
PVG scheme or to  apply for a PVG update. The cost
of this will be covered by The Boys’ Brigad

e.

References

Appointment will be subject to two references
completed before employment commences

.

Driving Licence

The post holder should have a full driving licence
and access to a car

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Key Responsibilities

✓  Co -ordinate the Location CashBack project for the BB

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✓  Support BB groups in target local authority areas to access CashBack
funding to support young people to access safe spaces, mentoring,
personal development and leadership opportunities

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✓  Manage the monitoring and evaluation relating to

 the Cash Back project

and targets.

✓  Primary link and liaison to Location Cash

Back consortium .

✓  Support the sharing and promotion of what is being achieved through

Cash Back funding.

✓  Championing and supporting the organisation’s young leaders

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✓  Promote the BB to relevant stakeholders and partner organisations

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C hurches, community and national organisations

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✓  Encourage and support the use of relevant programme materials and
quality assurance resources/tools, like the Company Heath Check

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✓  Promote training and personal development opportunities for volunteer

leaders .

✓  Other relevant related duties as required.

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Person Specification

Essential

✓  A gifted communicator with excellent interpersonal skills that will be

required to build strong relationships

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✓  Experience of working with and supporting volunteers

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✓  Understanding and experience of project monitoring and evaluation

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✓  Experience and understanding of youth work

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✓  Experience of developing and maintaining a variety of partnerships

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✓  Ability to plan and prioritise own workload but also have a flexible

approach as part of a small staff team .

✓  Willingness to work flexibly  – working evenings and weekends will be an

important part of this role .

✓  Ability to multi -task, problem -solve, demonstrate initiative and work well

under pressure.

✓  Positive and personable approach, with the ability to encourage others

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✓  Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

✓  Proficient in the use of IT and Microsoft software, including

Office  365

(Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

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✓  Sympathetic to the  Vision and  Mission of The Boys’ Brigade

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Desirable

✓  Knowledge and understanding of the work of The Boys’ Brigade and/or

uniformed youth sector .

✓  Experience of developing and delivering training

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✓  Event management .

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How to Apply

Receiving
applications

Please send in a covering letter setting out why
you feel you are suitable for the role and an up
date CV to  jobs@boys -brigade.org.uk

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Closing date

12pm on Monday 27th April 2026

Interviews

Provisionally set w/c 4th May. Successful applicants
will be notified in advance .

More information

To have an informal conversation regarding
the role or for more information please contact John
Sharp by email

 on john.sharp@boys -brigade.org.uk

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