HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
County Office Manager
County Office Manager at HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL, based in Well End Activity Centre, Borehamwood. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Well End Activity Centre, Borehamwood
- Closing date
- Sector
- Office Manager
- DBS check
Reference b86de00c-1697-44b5-996c-dddc61b75b99
About the role
Vacancy – County Office Manager
Purpose of the Role: To manage the County Office
The County Office Manager position would suit a dynamic, organised, approachable and self-led individual who has strong administration and people skills. They would be a proactive team player who is able to:
• Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team of Hertfordshire Scouts
Manage a team of staff to deliver support and services to volunteers and customers
• Contribute to the development of Hertfordshire Scouts
The role would suit an individual who enjoys working in a busy, changeable and compliance driven but unusual workplace (where else can you take a lunchtime stroll in the woodlands directly from your office!).
Position Details
| Contract type &Hours | Permanent24 hours/week (worked over 4 days), 1248 hours/yearTerm time and flexible working considered |
| Location | Well End Activity Centre, Borehamwood WD6 5PR |
| Salary/Hourly rate | £18/hour £22,464/year |
| Benefits | Auto enrolment pension (qualifying requirements to be met)30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata |
| Responsible to | Chief Executive Officer |
| Planned Start date | January 2027 |
Role Purpose & Responsibilities
The County Office Manager role is key to ensuring our senior leaders, staff, volunteers and customers are well supported. It plays a key role in the smooth running of the County Office, delivery of our services and the engagement of staff and volunteers.
The County Office Manager will be a primary point of contact for County staff and volunteers, whether it be face to face, by email or on the phone. They will be responsible for:
Managing the County Office
Managing a team of staff working in the County Office
• Allocating work to administration staff and undertaking their performance appraisal
• Administering all events and activities run by Hertfordshire Scouts
Recruiting staff to the County Office Team
Liaising with staff, volunteers, trustees, users and external agencies via written communication, face to face and electronic communications
Planning, developing, organising and monitoring support systems and procedures
Contributing to the development of administration policies
Undertaking analysis and interpretation of data and produce reports using MS Excel or other appropriate software
Completing and submitting of forms, returns, etc. including those to outside agencies, e.g. Scout census
Managing staff training and performance appraisal across the organisation
Managing the County diary
Ensuring compliance with GDPR by ensuring all data is kept securely in line with scout policies
• Providing administrative support to the County Lead Volunteer and Chief Executive Officer
| Skills Required | Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent IT skills; comfortable with new systems Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, managing own workload Ability to undertake a wide range of administrative tasks Ability to analyse data and recommend action Attention to detail Flexibility to undertake all types of work required Strong proven administration skills including all MS packages Approachable personality Self-motivation and self-organisation skills Able to embrace change |
| Experience, Qualifications & Requirements | Essential A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English Grade 5 or above essential Experience of managing in an administrative setting Previous experience of working with an administrative team Previous experience of working with staff at all levels including Managers Experience of managing a team of staff Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines Understanding of the importance of following Health & Safety regulations Current driving license Desirable Relevant Level 3 qualifications |
The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS and provision of two satisfactory references
Reference: b86de00c-1697-44b5-996c-dddc61b75b99 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
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