Matthew Lodge
About Matthew Lodge
Matthew Lodge serves as the District Leader for Cub Scouts at the Scout Association since 2018 and has been involved with the organization in various capacities for several years. He also holds a position as a school governor at Even Swindon Primary School and has a background in educational governance and leadership.
Work at The Scouts
Matthew Lodge has held various positions within The Scouts organization. He has been serving as the District Leader for Cub Scouts since 2018. Additionally, he has been a member of Scout Active Support since 2017. His previous roles include Assistant Cub Leader from 1994 to 1998, Group Scout Leader from 2013 to 2016, and Assistant District Commissioner from 2001 to 2002. He also served as County Communications and Media Manager from 2004 to 2009 and briefly as District Leader in 2003.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Lodge completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Northumbria University from 1994 to 1998. He further pursued higher education at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 1998 to 2002. His educational background supports his roles in governance and leadership within educational and scouting organizations.
Background
Matthew Lodge has a diverse background in governance and leadership roles in various educational institutions. He has served as a governor at several schools, including Even Swindon Primary School since 2018 and Lydiard Park Academy from 2013 to 2016. His experience extends to Raddlebarn Primary School and Westlea Primary School, where he held governor positions in the early 2000s.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matthew Lodge has contributed to multiple organizations beyond The Scouts. He was a member of the Steering Board at Mobile VCE from 2014 to 2015 and served as the Younger Members Network Representative for the Royal Society of Chemistry in the West Midlands from 2001 to 2004. His involvement in these roles highlights his commitment to community service and education.