The official job definition can be found in "Process, Organisation and Rules" (POR) on the Scouts web site at job definitions.

The job definition of a Leader is the same for all three sections; Scouts, Cubs and Beavers.

• Attend section meeting, or ensure coverage by another warranted leader
• Run the section meeting or delegate parts to another warranted leader or helper
• Arrange section programme for each term
• Arrange and attend summer camp
• Collect term subscriptions or group event fees and forward to Treasurer
• Warranted position so can help at any of the section meetings
• Attend meetings of all the leaders in the group (Group Leaders Meeting)
• Attend, and lead section, at St. George's Day Parade
• Attend Group Exec Meetings (Thursday every 7 [ish] weeks)
• Provide term report for FirstNews newsletter
• Attend District Leaders meetings in a rota with Assistant Section Leaders (1 or 2 a year)
• Provide support to other sections where required
• Support the Exec Committee by attending Group events and providing constructive comment