Priory Group Chair – Humber and East Riding

The Priory of England and the Islands is one of eleven international Priories of the Order of St John, and our work of providing care to people in need is carried out on behalf of the Priory by its subsidiary St John Ambulance, England's premier first aid charity.

We are currently seeking applicants for this exciting and important Priory role of Chair for the Priory Group - Humber and East Riding. Experience or knowledge of the work of St John is not essential, but would be a distinct advantage. However, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, commitment and an inclusive flexible style of leadership is essential.  If you would really like to make a difference in your County and have the necessary skills required for this challenging but rewarding role, we would very much like to hear from you.

Priory Groups (PGs) undertake the important work of the Priory at a County level and have a wide range of responsibilities including: 

Liaising with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant.
 
Responsibility for local Honours and Awards.
 
Organising the unique annual Order of St John Award for Organ Donation Ceremonies.
Fundraising for local St John projects, the Priory, St John Ambulance and St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem. 
 
Supporting local St John Ambulance units.
 
Promoting the faith aspects of the Order through St John County Chaplains.
More information about our history can be found at www.stjohnengland.org.uk; www.orderofstjohn.org and www.museumstjohn.org.uk

The Priory of England & the Islands has St John Priory Groups in every County who support the Priory, St John Ambulance, the Fellowship and the Eye Hospital Group. Priory Group members hold a variety of roles and it is the responsibility of the Chair to make sure that each person is carrying out their duties to the highest of standards, collaborating well with national function colleagues and always acting as positive ambassadors for St John in the County.

For more information please contact, Joanne Bell or Ashley Mason -  joanne.bell@sja.org.uk or ashley.mason@sja.org.uk

Closing date for this vacancy is Monday 28th August 2023.