District Chair persons role.
Could you be the next person to be the at the helm of our district.
We ae looking for a new Chairperson, someone who is looking to reshape and take CRAI forward.
The role of the chair is a very important one and as such you become a member of trustees of the district , see below fora full job description. if youd like to know more about the role please see deatils at the bottom of the advert.
Role Desc :
Responsible for: Executive Committee Members.
Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). It expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
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Objectively and impartially chairing and facilitating Executive Committee meetings.
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Acting as the Chair of the relevant Scout Council.
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Planning the annual cycle of Executive Committee meetings and setting the agenda for Executive Committee meetings.
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Monitoring that decisions and actions agreed at Executive Committee meetings are implemented.
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Working closely with the GSL / relevant Commissioner to ensure there are long term and short term goals and the role the Executive Committee can play in helping to achieve these.
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Providing direction for the Executive Committee.
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Ensuring that all members of the Executive Committee have been briefed and inducted into their roles, receive appropriate training, and are aware of their status as charity trustees.
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Addressing and resolving conflicts that arise.
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Membership and attendance of any working groups or sub-Committees set up by the Executive Committee, where appropriate.
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For District and County/Area/Regional Chair, acting as the final appeal point for appointment disagreements between the Appointments Advisory Committee and District or County/Area/Region
Commissioner.
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To be a full and active participant in Executive Committee meetings and activities.
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To uphold the responsibilities of an Executive Committee as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
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Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
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Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
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An understanding of their own role, and the role of others on the Executive Committee
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A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Executive Committee.
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Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Executive Committee and aims of the Group, District or County/Area/Region
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Strong leadership skills
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Strong communication and inter-personal skills
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Able to think creatively and solve problems
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Able to motivate others and encourage participation
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Able to handle and resolve conflict effectively
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Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
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Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
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Willing to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the Group, District or County/Area/Region
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Willingness to take decisions which will further the work of the Group, District or County/Area/Region
To apply in the first instance, please drop Symon Dunstan our DC a line to DC@craiscouts.co.uk explaining what experience you have and why youd like to help shape our district into the next generation of Scouting.