Vice Chair and Trustee
Twickenham Sea Cadets, the UK’s best Sea Cadet Unit in 2023, is searching for a Trustee to join our board as Vice Chair.
The Vice Chair is a key role in our organisation. Your leadership and commitment will support the Board of Trustees to plan for the long-term future success of our Charity and define major initiatives across fundraising, property, and operational matters within the Unit.
* Help the Board of Trustees to plan for the long-term future success of our Charity
* Define major initiatives across fundraising, property, and operational matters within the Unit
* Support all our Trustees to fulfil their roles to the best of their abilities
* Support the Chair in defining our priorities and executing on them
We are seeking a Vice Chair who is keen to shape their own role and play a pivotal part in defining and securing the long-term future of our Charity.
To provide some more context on what our Board of Trustees does to manage our Charity, we have had:
* Provided the funding, facilities, and governance required by our instructional volunteers to deliver the best Sea Cadet experience in the UK.
* Spent four years fundraising and planning for the biggest refurbishment of our Main Building since it opened in 1953; a project we hope to complete in 2026 that will cost £650,000 or more.
* Fundraised and managed the refurbishment of our slipway, at a cost of >£35,000.
* Converted our Charity's legal structure from an unincorporated charitable association to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
* Hired out our facilities continuously to many local community groups for the benefit of their customers and service users.
* Fundraised and purchased a new minibus, enabling our cadets to participate in competitions, training courses, and events across the country.
Qualifications
Leadership Experience in developing and implementing organisational strategy, providing direction, and working with a board of trustees.
Financial Acumen Understanding of financial management, budgeting, and fundraising to help ensure the long-term sustainability of the unit.
Networking and Fundraising A strong network and the ability to build relationships with local businesses, community groups, and potential donors to secure funding and resources.
Governance and Compliance Knowledge of charity governance, legal requirements, and best practices to ensure the unit operates effectively and ethically.
People Management Experience in team leadership, conflict resolution, and supporting a diverse group of volunteers and staff.
Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills to represent the unit to the public, stakeholders, and other organisations.
Commitment to Youth Development A passion for the Sea Cadets' mission of helping young people develop into confident, responsible, and conscientious citizens.
Community Engagement A strong connection to the local community of Teddington and Twickenham, and the ability to act as an ambassador for the Sea Cadets.
Problem-Solving The ability to think critically, address challenges, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Availability Willingness to dedicate time to attend regular meetings, events, and support the Chair and management team as needed.
What will you be doing?
Twickenham Sea Cadets was awarded the 2023 Canada Trophy, recognising us as the best Unit in the Sea Cadets, out of more than 450.
We are seeking an organised and diligent volunteer to join our Board as Vice Chair (VC). We have ambitious aims, with our major priority currently being to raise over £650,000 to deliver a refurbishment of our main building, alongside planning for the long-term future of the Unit and continuing to support our volunteer instructors to deliver a world-class Cadet Experience.
The VC's primary role is to support the UMT Chair and other Trustees to manage an effective and successful Sea Cadet unit, ensuring a safe, maintained, and serviced unit. The VC’s secondary role is to be accountable to the Unit Chair and Trustees and, when needed, deputise for the Chairperson.
You’d be great in this role if you’re proactive, enjoy getting things done, and want to shape a role that plays a significant part in leading our Charity to future success.
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