Vice Chair - neurodivergent EDS HSD - Volunteer

The Vice Chair (Officer, Governance) is a key leadership role in our voluntary charity, an opportunity to make a difference. You will work closely with the Chair to ensure we are legally compliant, well‑governed and strategically effective. SEDSConnective is an award‑winning, highly respected, small, voluntary charity uniquely focused on neurodivergence and hypermobility in education, health, business and connection, all to policy changes.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in governance, leadership, or trustee roles (charity or equivalent sector).
• Clear understanding of and commitment to the charity’s vision and values.
• Organised, dependable and willing to give consistent, hands‑on support.
• Strong communication, diplomacy and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take decisive action when required.
• Knowledge of the charity sector’s regulatory environment.

• Experience in policy development, compliance, or organisational change.
• Flexibility.

• Act in the interests of their charity and its beneficiaries.
• Protect and safeguard the assets of their charity.
• Act with reasonable care and skill.

• Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law and all regulatory requirements.
• Champion best practice in governance, safeguarding and risk management.
• Work on strategy and tactical documents.
• Keep organisational policies up to date and relevant.
• Plan the annual cycle of board meetings, subcommittee or other meetings if appropriate.
• Set agenda with Chair and other general meetings.
• Chair meetings and represent the charity in the Chair’s absence.
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to other trustees.
• Direct board policy making.

• Work with the Chair to set agendas, ensure focused meetings and track follow‑up actions.
• Support recruitment, induction and development of trustees and the charity where appropriate.

• Play a key role in shaping and monitoring our strategic plan.
• Bring constructive challenge and fresh ideas to the board.

• Build positive relationships with Patrons, advisers, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Act as an ambassador for the charity externally.