{"id":19358,"date":"2026-05-02T12:16:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T11:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwib.org.uk\/?p=19358"},"modified":"2026-05-02T12:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T11:16:38","slug":"cochair-blog-saturday-2nd-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwib.org.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/cochair-blog-saturday-2nd-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CoChair Blog &#8211; Saturday 2nd May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Are you ready to lead with passion, justice, and joy?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Methodist Women in Britain (MWiB)<\/strong> is looking for a visionary leader to join our team.<\/h2>\n<h2>This unique 4-year volunteer journey offers a clear path of growth,<\/h2>\n<h2>starting as <strong>Vice-Chair<\/strong>, flourishing as <strong>Chair<\/strong>, and concluding as a <strong>Strategic Mentor<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n<h2>If you are a member of the Methodist Church with a heart for connecting women<\/h2>\n<h2>and committed to collaborative leadership, we want to hear from you!<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Journey: Your 4-Year Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Year 1 (Incoming Vice-Chair):<\/strong> <strong>Partner with the Chair, learn the ropes, and champion our mission-focused projects.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Years 2 &amp; 3 (Chair):<\/strong> Become the &#8220;heart&#8221; of our leadership. Shape strategy, lead the Board, and act as our public face across the UK and the global Methodist family.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Year 4 (Outgoing Vice-Chair):<\/strong> Use your wisdom to mentor the next generation, ensuring a smooth handover and lasting stability.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>What You\u2019ll Bring<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>A Collaborative Spirit:<\/strong> You\u2019re a team player who loves mentoring others.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Leadership Experience:<\/strong> You\u2019re comfortable chairing meetings and navigating strategic puzzles.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Global Vision:<\/strong> You\u2019re excited about justice and the chance for potential global travel within the Methodist family.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>A Good Sense of Humour:<\/strong> Essential for navigating the beautiful, busy life of a volunteer-run charity!<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3><strong>Why Join Us?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You won&#8217;t just be &#8220;holding a position&#8221;; you\u2019ll be equipping women to participate more fully in their communities and the wider world.<\/h3>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Ready to step into the fold?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>For more information please contact <a href=\"mailto:governance.mwib@gmail.com\"><strong>governance.mwib@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a> using the subject \u201c<em>Recruitment \u2013 Chair\/Vice Chair<\/em>\u201d<\/h4>\n<p>Or download the Role Description and Application form here: <a href=\"https:\/\/mwib.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chair-and-Vice-Chair-Role-Description-Branded.docx\">Chair and Vice Chair &#8211; Role Description (Branded)<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/mwib.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Application-Form-MWiB-Chair-2026-2031.doc\">Application Form &#8211; MWiB Chair 2026-2031<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Closing date \u2013 05 June 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interview in Telford \u2013 Friday 26 June 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to lead with passion, justice, and joy? \u00a0Methodist Women in Britain (MWiB) is looking for a visionary leader to join our team. 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