Cadet Unit Leadership - (Unit Lead) - UNIFORMED VOLUNTEER ROLE

We are the Ranger Cadets, a brand-new independent start-up non-profit uniformed youth work organisation. Our mission is to engage young people in their community in uniform, while equipping them with the essential life skills, tools, and opportunities they need to unlock their full potential.

We are a non-political and non-religious inclusive uniformed youth organisation that is open and welcoming to everyone regardless of their social background.

The Role: Officer In Charge of a Cadet Unit

We are seeking a dedicated, hard-working, passionate, and decisive leader to take on the role of Unit Lead (Officer in Charge). This is a highly rewarding, uniformed volunteer role where you will be responsible for the overall management and success of your local Ranger Cadets unit.

Your Leadership Responsibilities

As the Unit Lead, you will ensure your unit operates effectively and provides a truly positive and rewarding experience for all participants. This involves:

• Unit Management: Taking responsibility for the overall operational management and smooth running of the Cadet Unit.

• Weekly Meetings: Leading and overseeing engaging, high-quality, 2-hour weekly meetings during term time.

• Activity Organisation: Planning and organising youth development activities and training sessions that support our vision, mission, and aims.

• People Management: Actively participating in the recruitment, training, and retention of both the young people (Cadets) and the adult volunteers within your unit.

• Fulfilling the Mission: Ensuring every participant is equipped with the necessary skills to fulfil our core purpose: “Preparing young people for life, by equipping them with the essential life skills, tools and opportunities, be an integral part of their community by carrying out uniformed service and become active citizens.”

Time Commitment & Requirements

• Unit Meetings: Cadet Units meet for 2 hours on a weekday evening, every week during term times, usually between the hours of 6-9 pm. As a new unit, the team can discuss and set the specific day/time once in place.

• Experience: This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work.

• Training: If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an induction and role-specific training (e.g., our Officer Training course, Safeguarding, First Aid, etc).

• Background Checks: This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

You MUST be able to make Ranger Cadets a huge success by being a motivational and effective leader. We're looking for a fully committed, creative, and driven volunteer to join us and help us create something special.

Please outline your availability in your application form.

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