Vice Chairperson
Organisation
Edmonton Sea Cadets
Do you have experience of managing a team? Would you like the opportunity to apply this experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people? Edmonton Sea Cadets, based at EcoPark House, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Vice Chairperson to join its Unit Management Team (UMT).
About the Volunteer Vice Chairperson role:
The tasks of a Vice Chairperson include but are not restricted to the following: • To be a Charity Trustee • To support the Chairperson to maintain, develop and chair an effective Unit Management Team (UMT) for the unit. • To support the Chairperson to oversee compliance of charity regulations and Sea Cadet policies and procedures. • To support the Chairperson to ensure the UMT provide a properly maintained, serviced, safe and secure unit, where volunteers and cadets are safe and supported. • To support the Chairperson to identify unit priorities and potential issues and work with the team to develop and maintain plans to address these. • To support the Chairperson to Chair a regular UMT meeting – usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening.
What skills do I need?
Previous managerial experience would help, although having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch: • You are reliable, honest and trustworthy • You are a good communicator • You enjoy working with a team • You are able to motivate and encourage others
Interests
- Physical activity, sport
- Young people
Activities
- Business, management, finance, committees
- Community work, outreach
Details
- Accessibility
Very accessible - Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
Free - Disability and Access Support
Disabled toilets and shower access plus lift. - Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Fundraise
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Wheelchair Access
- Written role description
Dates and times
Start date: 26/08/2025
End date: 26/08/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| AM | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| PM | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Eve | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability details
Most of the work of a Vice Chairperson can be done from home. However you would have to attend a regular UMT meeting – usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening. Additionally, you would need to attend any fundraising or other events organised by the UMT.
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