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World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Members' area

Job Opportunities

WORLD CENTRE MANAGER 
Sangam World Centre, Pune 
Salary from £22,000 per annum 
plus attractive benefits and accommodation package

Sangam is one of the four World Centres of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. It is an international gathering place for members and families, providing opportunities to meet, share and learn together in an international setting.  Sangam is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual with a passion for people and working in a diverse international environment.

A confident manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the World Centre and the leadership of a team of international staff and volunteers.  You will work to ensure the highest standards of customer service to all visitors and support constant improvements to service delivery. 

You will need to be an energetic team manager with community action experience, have excellent communication skills and enjoy being challenged.  Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

WAGGGS is a global organization and its recruitment policies reflect this.  Applications are encouraged from throughout the international community and assistance with relocation will be provided.  Work permit/visa restrictions may apply.

If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please download further details of this position from WAGGGS’ website - www.wagggsworld.org and send your completed application to:

Jashwanti Parmar 
PA to Finance, Fund Development and HR Directors  
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts 

World Bureau, Olave Centre
12c Lyndhurst Road
London NW3 5PQ
England


Tel:       + 44 (0) 20 7794 1181
Fax:      + 44 (0) 20 7431 3764
Email:    
Jashwanti@wagggsworld.org 


Please also visit Sangam’s website:
www.sangamworldcentre.org

The closing date for completed applications is 1 September 2008. 

Interviews to be held at Sangam World Centre, Pune, from 22-23 September 2008. 

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE 
Europe Office WAGGGS, Brussels, 
Salary €42,953

Please note this is a re-advertisement

The Europe Region would like to recruit a second Development Executive.

We are looking for a dynamic and astute individual who is a competent and innovative deliverer of training and strategic support in each of the strategic priorities of WAGGGS – leadership, quality and advocacy.  The purpose of the role is to support the promotion and development of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in Member Organizations in the Europe Region, in accordance with the Mission of WAGGGS and to assist in achieving the strategic objectives of the Region as part of the Europe Team.

The role involves monitoring and evaluating the needs of Associations and providing assistance required.  This will be achieved by either working with individual Associations or organising Regional events.

This role requires experience and proven ability to relate to volunteers, liaise with committees and national associations, to plan strategically and work independently.

Applicants should be fluent in English and/or French and/or Russian. Applicants must be sympathetic to the needs of WAGGGS and its mission, and demonstrate an understanding of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movement.  The location of the post is in the Europe Office in Brussels .

If you are interested in this new and challenging opportunity, please download further details of this position from WAGGGS’ website - www.wagggsworld.org and send your application to:

        Jashwanti Parmar 
        PA to Finance, Fund Development and HR Directors    
        World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts 
        World Bureau, Olave Centre

        12c  Lyndhurst Road
        London NW3 5PQ 

        Tel:                    + 44 (0) 20 7794 1181 
        Fax:       + 44 (0) 20 7431 3764 
        Email:   Jashwanti@wagggsworld.org 

The closing date for this position is 15th September 2008. 

It is anticipated that interviews will take place in late September 2008. 

 

 

For an informal discussion, please contact: Heather Roy 

         Regional Director – Europe Region 
         Europe Office WAGGGS 
         Avenue de la Porte de Hal 38 (Box 1) 
         B-1060 Brussels 
         Belgium 

         Tel:        + 32 2 541 0880 
         Fax:       + 32 2 541 0899 
         Email:   heather@europe.wagggsworld.org
  

Further information about WAGGGS is also available on our Website:
http://www.wagggsworld.org 

For further information about the Europe Region, please see the Europe Region Website:
http://www.europe.wagggsworld.org


 

DEPUTY WORLD CENTRE MANAGER: GUEST SERVICES
Pax Lodge, Hampstead, London
Salary from £15,000 per annum plus free board and lodging



One of four World Centres, Pax Lodge is an international gathering place for members and families of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. We offer accommodation, international volunteering programmes and employment opportunities, and a wide range of activities.

We are looking for a Deputy World Centre Manager to join the Pax Lodge staff team.  You will have specific responsibilities relating to Guest Services, all front desk and office operations.  You will also manage our on site retail shop and supervise housekeeping.

You must have lots of energy, excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in an international and culturally diverse team made up of both staff and volunteers.  Your first class customer service skills will mean that the services provided by your team will meet and exceed guest expectations.    Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with knowledge of other languages desirable.

 

This is a fixed term contract position for two years, with the possibility of renewal.  Free board and lodging are provided, this is a residential post, plus a salary from £15,000.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the  

Closing date for completed applications is 8 September 
2008, with interviews on 22 September 2008. 
 

For an application pack or more details, please contact:  Heather Madill , at heather@paxlodge.org or by telephone on +44 (0) 20 7435 2202. For more information about WAGGGS and Pax Lodge; visit our websites: www.wagggsworld.org and www.paxlodge.org