Hybrid Volunteer Chair to help drive new strategy for childrens equine charity | Windsor Horse Rangers Volunteer Chair to help drive new strategy for childrens equine charity | Windsor Horse Rangers

Windsor Horse Rangers exists to educate young people in horsemanship to experience, engage with and enjoy horsesWhat difference will you make?We are looking for a supportive leader who can bring experience from either another charitable environment or the commercial world. Your responsibilities will include, providing leadership and ideas for the organisation and giving strategic direction to ensure a sustainable future. You will represent and act as a spokesperson for the charity and chair and facilitate meetings of the trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to apply their own skills and experience to enhance the life skills of young people and support a charitable institution. A love and knowledge of horses is a bonus but not a pre-requisite. Responsibilities Safeguard and promote the Charity’s mission Act as the senior representative and spokesperson for Windsor Horse Rangers Ensure annual and longer-term strategic plans are developed, monitored and executed. Ensure Board operates to a high standard of governance and financial probity Ensure the Trustees have relevant skills and backgroundsWhat are we looking for?Skills and Experience Desire to empower young people to improve their skills, independence and self esteem Leadership skills to facilitate collaboration with trustees, staff and volunteers Strategic and financial management skills. Governance at Board level with voluntary/non-profit organisations Working understanding (or a willingness to learn) of UK charity law and legislation Networking within equine community or charity sector desirableWhat will you be doing?We have 180 Horse Rangers attending weekly to learn horsemanship working with our 25 horses. We offer equine education in a safe and supportive environment that engages and empowers and which develops wider life skills, emotional resilience and positive wellbeing. Many of our rangers have gone on to careers in equestrianism. Our committed team of trustees are looking for a volunteer chair to lead and support the team, help with decision-making to deliver our mission, challenge us and bring fresh thinking to the role. Our mission at Horse Rangers is to give young people ages 8 to 18 the hands-on skills to care for, handle, ride and connect with horses in a supportive, nurturing and fun environment. Through building relationships with horses and each other, Rangers develop as individuals, build self confidence and resilience, learn communication and team-building skills, have fun and make new friends. Being a Horse Ranger promotes lifelong love and respect for horses and contributes to the world-wide aim of every horse being treated with respect and compassion.

Desired Skills and Experience

Governance, Strategic development and planning