Chairman - Unit Management Committee

The primary purpose of the UC is to maintain, develop and chair an effective UMT that supports the unit and meets the aims of the Sea Cadet experience. To ensure that all the unit’s activities and matters are conducted legally and comply with charity regulations and Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) policy and procedures. To ensure the general welfare, safety and protection of volunteers and cadets when they are involved in unit matters or activities. In conjunction with the UMT and advised by the CO/OiC to provide where possible the resources necessary for efficient and successful training in the unit. To chair regular monthly meetings to discuss business, financial and buildings management.

What skills do I need?

To manage the unit as a not for profit business with the UMT applying sound commercial principals and practice to the management of the unit. To call and chair frequent/regular meetings of the UMT, as well as the AGM to ensure the subsequent minutes/documents are circulated via the UMT Secretary to UMT members, the DO, DC (where applicable) and the VBSM. To ensure that UMT members understand their responsibilities to the Unit including the importance of their role as UMT. A general understanding of business management and administration an advantage but moreover a desire to help facilitate the delivery of the Sea Cadet Experience. Further training is available.