{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"By Ollie Smith, Deputy UK Commissioner for Programme (Delivery)","standfirst":"The UK Programme Delivery Team are here to make sure that our everyday programme is the best it can be, by making sure that volunteers feel supported and empowered to deliver amazing quality youth-shaped programmes.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/21140/squirrel-playing-game.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A Squirrel in a field wearing a yellow necker and playing an active game","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe UK Programme Delivery Team are here to support you.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ve now put together the current team, and wanted to share with you a bit more about who\u0027s who.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur focus on the Programme team is:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli 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I\u2019m so excited by everything we do in Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs volunteers, we maybe just muck in and give it our best *Bear Grylls voice* Never Give Up attitude so we don\u2019t actually see the true impact we have on society and our young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe fact is we enable young people with skills, memories and friends that will stay with them for their life and which will influence their life and the choices they make in the world. That\u2019s us that helps make that happen and I think that\u2019s very cool.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI\u0027ve been privileged to have many experiences and roles within Scouts, from being a young person attending international events in Japan and South Africa, to being an adult volunteer in Suffolk, a Sea Scout leader, and a World Scout Jamboree Unit Leader. I\u2019ve gone on to County roles such as County Youth Commissioner and Deputy County Commissioner, and in recent years been an HQ volunteer as the Deputy UK Youth Commissioner.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EProfessionally I decided to change career and dig deep into my values of what I want to do which is to help people, so I\u0027m now training to be a nurse based in Merseyside. 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Last year I became a Squirrels Cohort Coach and more recently have become Assistant County Commissioner, Squirrels.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EI\u0027ve been working in education for 22 years. I\u0027ve worked with all ages from EYFS to adult training and development. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI have experience of managing change across large organisations, of staff training and development, and programme development and support. I\u0027m looking forward to using these transferable skills with Scouts, enabling young people to acquire Skills for Life!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ELaura English-Rose, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAssistant UK Commissioner for Programme \u2013 Beaver Scouts\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/19788/laura-english-rose.png","width":352,"height":496,"altText":"Laura English-Rose sits on a wall in outdoors wear with hills behind and smiles at the camera","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmail:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Laura.English-Rose@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003ELaura.English-Rose@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EI am new to Scouts but am an experienced volunteering manager for a large children\u0027s charity. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI\u0027m really excited to get involved and looking forward to contributing to the impact Scouts has on young people, helping to enable more young people to have great experiences with Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI\u0027m passionate about helping volunteers to have great experiences and hope to use my professional experience to achieve this.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EMatthew Longden, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAssistant UK Commissioner for Programme \u2013 Cub Scouts\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/19789/matthew-longden.png","width":369,"height":460,"altText":"Matthew Longden smiles for a selfie","caption":"","link":null},{"quoteText":"I am passionate about helping young people have unique adventures where they can grow and develop in a fun and safe environment","attribution":"Matthew Longden","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmail:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Matthew.Longden@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003EMatthew.Longden@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EI\u0027ve been involved in Scouts since being a Beaver Scout and progressed through each section, having fun and adventure along the way! \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EI thoroughly enjoyed completing my Young Leader role which inspired me to continue to help young people have fantastic experiences. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EI\u0027m a Geography teacher at a secondary school, where I am able to continue my work with young people to help them have a fantastic start to life and set them up for their future pathway. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EMy desire to travel and broaden my experiences is what I share with young people to inspire them further. 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My most memorable moments as a young person have been becoming a Queen\u0027s Scout and carrying the Olympic torch as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EI was previously a County Youth Commissioner and an Assistant District Commissioner (Growth \u0026amp; Development) before recently becoming a Deputy County Commissioner, District Explorer Scout Commissioner and Deputy Group Scout leader. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIn my professional life, I\u0027m currently studying to become an architect at Cardiff University. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERob Murray, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAssistant UK Commissioner for Programme \u2013 Community Impact\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/2815/rob-murray-community-impact-team.jpg","width":1000,"height":500,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"quoteText":"I believe that young people have a real ability to influence change and as a movement we can facilitate the positive change required to make our communities fairer, sustainable and more welcoming of difference","attribution":"Rob Murray","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmail:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Rob.Murray@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003ERob.Murray@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of this role I provide support and guidance to the\u202F\u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/help-others/community/community-impact-group/\u0022 title=\u0022Community Impact Group\u0022\u003ECommunity Impact Group\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"31 January 2023","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":50906,"nodeName":"Meet the Programme Delivery Team","title":"Meet the UK Programme Delivery Team","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/20419/girl-looking-at-activity-finder-on-scouts-website-while-sat-at-a-tablemin.jpg?cc=0,0.07953088380733493,0,0.0766347327543211\u0026width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dae7ec2c3c5320","caption":"Explorer looking at activity finder on Scouts website","type":"jpg","size":1144741,"width":5000,"height":3333,"altText":"An Explorer wearing uniform looks at the activity finder on the Scouts website."},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Meet the UK Programme Delivery Team","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"The UK Programme Delivery Team are here to make sure that our everyday programme is the best it can be. 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