County Leadership Team
The County Leadership Team leads and inspires volunteers to give young people great experiences and skills for life. They make sure their County teams are organised, have enough volunteers, and can deliver a great programme.
County Lead Volunteer
Jacob Bond
lead.volunteer@gmwscouts.org.uk
County Youth Lead
Ellena Wood
youth.lead@gmwscouts.org.uk
Programme Team Leader (Delivery)
Tom Dutton
tom.dutton@gmwscouts.org.uk
Programme Team Leader (Adventure)
Chris Starkie
chris.starkie@gmwscouts.org.uk
Volunteering Development Team Leader
Gemma Higson
gemma.higson@gmwscouts.org.uk
Support Team Leader (Development)
Amy Childs
amy.childs@gmwscouts.org.uk
Support Team Leader (Operations)
Greg Archer
greg.archer@gmwscouts.org.uk
Programme Delivery Team
The County Programme Delivery Team oversees and supports the delivery of quality programmes for young people. This team specifically looks after supporting volunteers to deliver their programme locally including to help young people achieve their Top Awards, and organise large scale events.
Team Leader
Tom Dutton
Team Members
Vacant (Squirrels)
Emma Spragg (Beavers)
Siobhan Mullen (Cubs)
Vacant (Scouts)
James Turner (Explorers)
Jess Hill (Network)
Steve Ralph (Top Awards)
Top Awards Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leader
Steve Ralph MBE JP (KSA Lead)
Sub-Team Members
Debbie Pullen (Duke of Edinburgh Lead)
Programme Adventure Team
The County Programme Adventure Team oversees and supports the delivery of quality programmes for young people. This team specifically looks after international trips and activities, help volunteer gain their Nights Away Permits and oversee the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Team Leader
Chris Starkie
Team Members
Jeff Picton (International)
Activities Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leader
Chris Starkie
Sub-Team Members
Dave Finch (Archery Assessor)
Michael McCarthy (Water Activities Assessor)
Steve Ralph MBE JP (Hillwalking Assessor)
Dave Smith (Hillwalking Assessor)
International Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leader
Jeff Picton
Visits Abroad Recommender
Jeff Picton (International Sub-Team Leader)
Visits Abroad Approver
Jacob Bond (County Lead Volunteer)
Nights Away Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leader
Vacant
Sub-Team Members
Keith Morris (Nights Away Assessor – Greenfield)
Steve Ralph (Nights Away Assessor – Greenfield)
Jeff Picton (Nights Away Assessor – Lightweight Expedition)
Volunteering Development Team
The County Volunteering Development Team makes sure all volunteers in their County have a fantastic volunteering experience. They make it easy for people to join and learn new skills.
Team Leader
Gemma Higson
Team Members
Jacqui Aspinall (Awards)
Awards Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leader
Jacqui Aspinall MBE
Learning Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leader
Gemma Higson (First Response Trainer, Learning Assessor & Trainer)
Sub-Team Members
Greg Archer (Learning Assessor & Trainer)
Chris Hayes (First Response Trainer)
Lindsay Johnston (First Response Trainer)
Jeff Picton (Learning Assessor & Trainer)
Jane Riley (First Response Trainer, Learning Assessor & Training)
Chris Starkie (Learning Assessor & Trainer)
Welcome Sub-Team
Sub-Team Members
Andy Atherall
Lewis Foster
Pete Marsh
Penny Rothwell Mason
Development Support Team
The County Development Support Team gives tools and resources to help Scouts run smoothly in their County. This team specifically focuses on engaging with the community, looking after our website and other communications tool, and supporting the planning of new provision.
Team Leader
Amy Childs
Communications Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leader
Hayley Mullen
Sub-Team Members
Lewis Foster
Michele Millington
Local Growth Officer (shared with Gtr. Manchester North and East)
Adele Lynch
Beth Powney
Operations Support Team
The County Operations Support Team gives tools and resources to help Scouts run smoothly in their County. This team specifically focuses on supporting effective processes including administration, and looking after property and equipment including our campsites.
Team Leader
Greg Archer
Bispham Hall Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leaders
Chris Hayes
Martin Shaw
Dunham Park Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leader
David Hughes
Hollinwood Sub-Team
Sub-Team Leaders
Ste Butterworth
Mike Dunn
District Lead Volunteers
Our District Lead Volunteers work closely with the County Lead Volunteer and are responsible for providing leadership and management to all adult and youth members in our 8 Districts.
Altrincham
Vacant – please contact the County Lead Volunteer
Ellesmere
Jacob Bond
Lilford
Jane Riley
Lowry
Ryan Swailes
Sale
Andy Atherall
Stretford
Matt Osborne
Urmston
Bob Wilson
Wigan
Jeff Picton
