Group Chair

Group Chair

Trustee/Governor
J92291
At a glance

Skills

  • Public relations
  • General / operations management
  • Volunteer management

Where

Birmingham, B8 2JJ
Mainly at home, or mainly at the office.
Travel limit? Local Knowledge of area 5- 10 miles

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week
To be able to attend all trustees meeting

The Chair will lead the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group.

What will you be doing?

The Chair will work closely with the Group Scout Leader to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association

What are we looking for?

Strong leadership skills

Strong communication and inter-personal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Able to think creatively and solve problems

Able to motivate others and encourage participation

Able to handle and resolve conflict effectively

Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.

Able to maintain independent and objective judgement

Willing to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the Group,

What difference will you make?

To help improve the Scout group in terms of bringing in funds, running the board and managing trustees, making sure that all decisions are met, making sure we are in line with the charity commission and the scout guidelines. 

Before you apply

There will be training provided with this role. 

Causes
  • Local / community
  • Voluntary sector support
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Small or unincorporated organisation

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