Red Rose is West Lancs Scouts’ own international camp held every 4 years in the beautiful Lake District. Planning is now well underway for 2028 having appointed Ollie Wood as Camp Chief and Sarah Webster as Camp Chair. We are now seeking to apoint members of the Core Team to deliver the event for more than 2000 young people and 1000 adults.
Read more about each role below and the application form is at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions then you can contact Sarah Webster on camp.chair@redrose.org.uk for more details.
Deputy Camp Chief
Responsible for supporting the Camp Chief with the organisation and delivery of the event, with a focus on promoting and supporting international attendance, overseeing safety on the event and supoorting the Camp Chief with safeguarding oversight and case management.
Sub-Camp Leaders
Ensuring enjoyment of the event for all those on a subcamp; usually around 500 participants, including creation and delivery of subcamp programme, pre event communications, organising programme participation each day, ensuring all participants records are complete and that the end to end experience for everyone in your subcamp is as smooth as possible.
Head of Programme (on-site)
Responsible for the organisation and delivery of the programme at the Showground, including evening entertainment, global day (or similar), minis programme, cultural day (or similar) and any other programme elements which are on site. You will recruit and oversee your team to ensure successful, well-planned, well organised and safe delivery of the programme, maintaining the agreed budget.
Head of Programme (off-site)
Responsible for the organisation and delivery of the programme off site including an adventurous activities day , water activity day, culture day and a day at Waddecar, along with any other programme elements which are on site, including transport to and from all activities and ensuring all participants have the required consents for all activities, working with subcamp leaders. You will recruit and oversee your team to ensure successful, well-planned, well organised and safe delivery of the programme, maintaining the agreed budget.
Head of Admin
Ensuring all participant bookings run smoothly, overseeing the on site information desk and ensuring that all record keeping is completed and maintained prior to and during the event.
Head of Inclusion and Wellbeing
Responsible for ensuring that all participants have access to and accessible and inclusive programme and that their needs and requirements can be met with reasonable adjustments wherever possible. Responsible for providing the crèche on site and ensuring that participant wellbeing and mental health on the event is well considered and supported
Staff Sub-Camp Chief*
Responsible for general staff support and the staff subcamp, as well as overseeing staff catering, the adult hub, and site security. You will recruit team members to support the delivery of each of these key areas
Head of Site Services
Responsible for site setup and infrastructure, equipment management, and layout at the Westmorland Showground before the event. Oversees the service team, manages fluid control during the event, toilets and shower facilities, site services and oversees any required infrastructure repairs.
Head of Digital
Develops and implements the booking and administration system, and leads all digital communications, including marketing, social media and newsletters.
Head of Finance
Responsible for creating, monitoring and reporting against the event budget, ensuring good governance and controls, as well as overseeing trading on the event and the associated teams.
Apply Now!
Applications close at midnight ont he 4th October with interview the following week and the forst core team meeting in the third week of October. If your availability might be a problem during those times then please just drop a message to Sarah Webster: camp.chair@redorse.org.uk.
Application Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BtaBJE10Tq