Chief Scout (The Scout Association)

Chief Scout of The Scout Association
Incumbent
Dwayne Fields
since 5 September 2024
AppointerCouncil of The Scout Association
Term lengthFive years
Inaugural holderThe Lord Baden-Powell
Formation1907
DeputyUK Lead Volunteer
Websitewww.scouts.org.uk

The Chief Scout is the nominal head of the Scout Association's youth programmes. Appointed for a five-year tenure, the position is now non-executive, typically held by a well-known public figure who serves as a role model for young members of the Scout Movement. Since September 2024, the Chief Scout has been the British adventurer and TV presenter Dwayne Fields.