Become our next
Chief Executive
As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership and vision, working closely with the World Board to implement WAGGGS’ strategy, diversify and grow income and reach, and support our vibrant Member Organisations. You will be responsible for leading a geographically dispersed team of staff and volunteers, overseeing resource allocation, and securing funding to ensure the sustainability and impact of the organisation.
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the position of Chief Executive at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). We are thrilled that you have taken the time to read this site and look at what we do, with a view to considering joining us.
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is a global Movement that touches every corner of the world, dedicated to empowering girls and young women. Our membership starts as young as four and as of 2023 boasts of over 10.8 million members in 153 countries and territories – the largest it has ever been! We believe that every girl deserves to be the best they can be.
For nearly a century WAGGGS has been transforming the lives of girls and young women, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and become responsible citizens of the world.
We are looking for a visionary, inspiring, mission-driven individual who can lead the charity forward to maximise our impact to deliver on our Compass 2032 vision of an equal world where all girls can thrive.
This role requires inspiring, authentic leadership and an impactful communicator with the confidence and credibility to elevate WAGGGS’ recognition on the national, regional, and global stages.
The successful candidate will be comfortable engaging with a wide range of people, including girls and young women, volunteers, leaders of our Members Organisations and external partners. They will understand and demonstrate the importance of collaboration and enjoy working in partnership with girls and young women, volunteers and staff at all levels to deliver on our strategic objectives.
This profile must be complemented by strong business and financial acumen, an understanding of good governance, and a track record of strategic and operational leadership in an international context, with the ability to navigate successfully through a changing and complex environment.
A passion for youth participation, gender equality, and advancing diversity and inclusion is key, along with the ability to work flexibly and to travel internationally, where required.
If you believe you have the passion and skills to lead WAGGGS into our next century, with the support of our trustee board and our dedicated global team of staff and volunteers, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application!