County President (Somerset)

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As a County President for Somerset you will:-

    Work closely with County Commissioner, Council and local volunteers, to provide support across the County.
    Engage with all members: Build meaningful connections with members of all ages, including Cadets, Badgers, Adults, and the St John Fellowship.
    Encourage and recognise volunteers: Provide encouragement and ensure volunteers and their leaders receive appropriate recognition for their contributions.
    Promote St John’s work: Raise awareness of the work of St John volunteers within the local community, aligning with local and national priorities.
    Support honours and awards: Contribute to the Honours and Awards process, working with the Honours & Awards Lead to identify candidates for recognition and ensure volunteers are suitably acknowledged.
    Attend and support events: Play an active role in local events such as Carol Services, awards ceremonies, faith-based services, and The Order of St John UK Award for Organ Donation.
    Fundraising initiatives: Initiate or support fundraising activities, working collaboratively with the Council, Fundraising and Priory Lead, Community Fundraising Team, donors, and external organisations.
    Develop internal relationships: Foster strong working relationships with the County Commissioner, Network Leads, Council Leads, community fundraising teams, the Chief President, and Regional Volunteering Teams.
    Build external relationships: Cultivate relationships with key external stakeholders, such as the Lord Lieutenant, civic leaders, local dignitaries, emergency services, supporters, and other organisations beneficial to St John Ambulance.
    Participate in meetings and events: Attend formal, ceremonial, or other required meetings and events.
    Recruit and support Presidents: Collaborate with Networks to recruit, appoint, and line manage other Presidents within the County, ensuring they receive a proper induction and ongoing support.
    Champion sustainability: Empower the use of sustainable and ethical practices to support St John’s commitments to environmental and financial sustainability.
    Being an active member of the County St John Council: Supporting the Commissioner and members of the County Council in your specialist area

What will be the learning, development and support provided?
We are committed to providing ongoing support and development for the right candidate in this volunteer role, offering opportunities to grow and succeed as a leader.
Training and support provided:
• A welcome programme introducing you to the project, your role, and the wider leadership group.
• Training on key St John policies relevant to your position, ensuring you are equipped to navigate our guidelines and procedures.
• Safeguarding training tailored to your responsibilities, ensuring the safety and protection of all those we serve.
• Development opportunities in leadership and management, empowering you to grow as a leader within St John.
• St John Youth Leader training.
• Access to mentoring to support your personal and professional growth. Provision of service delivery and ceremonial uniform to represent St John in your role.
 
This leadership role comes with a six-month probationary period, during which you will receive dedicated support to achieve the necessary competency assessments, setting you up for success in your role
 

Closing date for this post is 14/10/2026