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Chair of Council
3 months ago
Job summary
This is a volunteer, non-paid position.
The Chair of St John Council will play a pivotal role in raising the presence of St John Ambulance Cymru in their local community. Along with the members of the Council they will be influential in the development of St John county's business plans, ensuring they following the organisation's strategic direction.
They will also need to fulfil fundraising responsibilities to support the continuation of the essential work being carried out in local communities by St John Ambulance Cymru.
Main duties of the job
The role will aim to lead the St John Council in improving and growing the presence of St John Ambulance Cymru and its services in their respective county. Ensuring that the Council acts in accordance with the Rules for St John Councils in conjunction with the Statutes and Regulations currently in force andrepresents the Order in the county and, so far as it is possible, enables the Order to comply with the statutory requirements governing its work.
It will also develop and keep under constant review the composition and effective functioning of the Council to discharge their responsibilities and the focus for local fundraising to deliver key projects. The Chair will need to ensure the members of the Council and the Order fulfil their pledge to support all activities of the Order including support for the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital.
About us
We have supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. Weexisted before the NHS in Wales and provided the earliest medical support tothose who were sick or injured.
Since March 2020, weve worked closely with NHS Wales, increasing our capacity anddeveloping new innovative ways of working to assist and relieve theoverwhelming pressure on the frontline healthcare. We are first responders andprovide services for people who have fallen and those in crisis. We look afterhundreds of thousands of people at over 1000 events per year from footballcrowds to marathon runners and night time revellers.
We continue to play a major role in strengthening community resilienceand ensuring people are trained in first aid so they can be the differencebetween a life lost and a life saved with a blend of St John People, bothemployees and volunteers.
We provide the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to volunteerwith us and develop their personal skills and confidence to support ourcharitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own careerdevelopment and their community.
Were undergoing an extensive and exciting programmeof modernisation preparing for our new 2025-2030 and beyond strategy. Thisincludes a review of our existing services, financial and workforce models andwere developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values toimprove our overall people experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To oversee the production of the County's Business Plan which sets out the Council's priorities for investment and developments which reflects the SJAC Strategy.
To ensure that the Council meets the objects and responsibilities as set out in the Rules for St John Councils in Wales in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
To encourage the optimum use of all available resources within the County.
To develop an effective working relationship, and maintain a productive and consistent dialogue with, the President and County Commissioner, as well as NHQ staff and Trustees.
To take a lead role in County events on fundraising issues.
To ensure the Council fulfils its fundraising responsibilities, in consultation with the Chief Executive at NHQ, so that initiatives are consistent with the overall strategic direction and priorities across Wales and to ensure avoidance of any potential conflicts with national and local sources of finance for St Johns activities. To oversee the fair allocation by the Council of any funds raised locally.
Take appropriate measures, including the appointment of designated officers, to promote good publicity in attracting new members and raise the profile of St John in the Council area. To oversee the establishment of a number of events and competitions which are aimed at improving standards and to celebrate excellence.
To maintain constructive liaison with key opinion-formers within the County. To facilitate contacts and engage with a range of external bodies to further the charitable work of the organisation.
To promote St John Ambulance Cymru in an ambassadorial capacity and help to secure recognition of its achievements.
To lead the Council in reviewing its key policies and the spread of good practice.
Draw up standing orders to regulate the conduct of the Councils affairs.
To attend Committees and key strategic meetings as required.
In liaison with the County Commissioner, to appoint members of the Council after consultation with the President and the Prior, ensuring that they represent as wide a cross-section of the community as possible.
In conjunction with the President, conduct annual performance appraisals of the members of the Council. Where their performance appraisal proves unsatisfactory, to terminate the appointment of Council members. Where a member has not attended a meeting for twelve months, to serve notice to show just cause why their appointment should not be revoked.
To develop an effective working relationship with the other members of the Council. To encourage members to maintain an active interest in all the workings of St John, in particular the Divisions within their area. To ensure that the Councils conduct a regular rota of visits organised by the County Commissioner to Divisions within the County.
To assist the Chief Executive in the appointment of the County Commissioner and Deputy County Commissioner. To support and advise the County Commissioner in their work to improve and develop local services.
To consult with the County Commissioner, regarding the submissions for Honours and Awards within the County.
To ensure the provision of grants and support for membership in their County to attend national and international events or activities.
To be aware of relevant activities and developments in the County, and liaise with neighbouring Councils and promote cross border co-operation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
Educated to degree level or appropriate professional qualification
Experience
Essential
Proven experience from the wider community and key public sector, private sector and partner organisations. Current or previous experience in a senior employment role and/or a person of standing in the community.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Aptitude for strategic thinking. Good communications skills. Extensive knowledge of local people and affairs in the County. Wide-reaching network of key contacts within their county. The ability to recruit the support from the business, professional and public sectors. The ability to cultivate good relations with various bodies in the community, as well as other third sector organisations. Willingness to commit the time to the role and has a positive outlook.
Desirable
Confidence in public speaking. Experience in meeting management. An appreciation of the objects and work of the Order and a commitment to improving and growing the organisation within the County.