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Hansa Class UK

Chairman - Executive Committee

Hansa Class UK

Chair of the Executive Committee

Role type: Voluntary
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Location: UK-wide; meetings and communication mainly online

About the role

The Chair plays a pivotal role in leading Hansa Class UK’s Executive Committee and helping to shape the future direction of the charity. Working under powers delegated by the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee is responsible for delivering key objectives and reporting back to the Board on its activities. The successful applicant will benefit from an extended handover period, working alongside the current Chair before assuming the role at the 2027 HCUK AGM.

This is not a Trustee position. The Chair of the Executive Committee does not become a Trustee by holding this role. The Chair must work within the Executive Committee’s delegated authority and refer matters outside that authority to the Trustees.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and support the Executive Committee: Coordinate the team, encourage effective collaboration and help members understand their responsibilities.
  • Support delivery: Work with the committee to turn Hansa Class UK’s objectives and agreed priorities into plans, and monitor progress.
  • Act as the main point of contact: Be a principal contact for Executive Committee matters and ensure enquiries reach the appropriate person.
  • Build external relationships: Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), World Sailing and other relevant organisations, representing Hansa Class UK.
  • Chair Executive Committee meetings: Plan meetings with the committee, agree agendas, facilitate discussion, support clear decisions and ensure actions are recorded and followed up.
  • Report and stay accountable: Keep the Trustees informed about the committee’s work, progress, risks and any matters requiring Trustee consideration.
  • Respect delegated authority: Ensure the committee’s decisions and activities follow its agreed remit, Hansa Class UK’s constitution, policies and procedures, and any directions from the Trustees.

Skills and approach

We’re looking for someone who can:

  • Lead and motivate a volunteer team.
  • Communicate clearly and build constructive relationships.
  • Chair meetings fairly and help groups reach decisions.
  • Organise work, follow up actions and maintain focus on agreed priorities.
  • Represent Hansa Class UK professionally.
  • Recognise when an issue needs to be referred to the Trustees.

Experience in sailing or committee leadership would be helpful, but is not essential. A commitment to Hansa Class UK’s objectives and inclusive sailing is important.

Support and accountability

The Chair works closely with Executive Committee members and reports to the Board of Trustees. The Trustees define and may review the committee’s delegated powers. The Chair should refer decisions or issues beyond those powers to the Board.

Process

  1. Information is available by following these links, or by requesting an information pack by email: secretary@hansaclass.org.uk
    1. Website: hansaclass.org.uk
    2. Charity Commission: HANSA CLASS UK - 1165467
    3. CIO Constitution
    4. HCUK understands that some applicants might find the process based on written information and application more challenging. If so, please contact David Durston to look at approaches for you, or if you’d just like to discuss the roles further – 07745 504482
  2. If you are interested in applying please submit an Expression of Interest Statement by 28th November to: secretary@hansaclass.org.uk

This should be on one side of A4 and structured around giving information on:

  • Why I want to be Chair of the Executive Committee with HCUK.
  • A personal profile based on skills, knowledge and life experiences.
  • My key passions and areas of interests which make me a good fit to be Chair for the Hansa Class UK 
  1. Expressions of Interest will be assessed by a Selection Team of Trustees and independent members, against agreed criteria by 4th December 2026.
  2. A number of applicants will be invited to a Selection Panel meeting. [Dates to be arranged].
  3. Appointments will be offered subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.
  4. The new Chair of the Executive committee appointee will be welcomed to the committee at the first opportunity in 2027.
  5. A handover period will take place between the current chair and the appointee, culminating in assuming the position at the HCUK 2027 AGM.c


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