As part of some tweaks to fleet structure heading into 2025, our first two new Fleet Support positions have been filled just after celebrating SFC’s 50th anniversary. The expansion of Fleet Support allows for more ideas and voices to enter the general operations of Quadrant 2 whilst opening more opportunities for advancement and contributing to the fleet overall.
In an effort to refine our structure and operations, the new Fleet Support layout is designed with two ideas in mind. One is to help support both members and the admiralty by extending administrative command roles and open up more opportunities for members of Q2, the other is to ensure we bring a wider range of voices and opinions in how we look towards the next steps in our evolution as we move past our first fifty years of operations.
Following our initial recruitment announcement within the Fleet Hub back in September, we’ve carefully considered who we felt would bring the most to the extended Admin Team we’d like to put together and have our first new members of Fleet Support as part of the Administrative Branch of Q2.
Internal Relations Officer, Capt. Piers Drinkall
One of the key support roles developed for 2024, Internal Relations is a combination of former fleet roles including some duties held by the dissolved JAG officer position. Overseeing any conflict resolution and handling reports on any issues or disputes either within the fleet or from recording any on the ground incidents, the IR role is one that comes with high responsibility, trust and the ability to handle issues with dignity and care.
Having brought structure and new ideas in his tenure as Sovereign’s CO, Piers has always shown a balanced and fair view in leadership. Building on his real-life experience and career progression, he has become one of the most consistent and creative people within Q2 when it comes to operational performance, not just as a unit leader, but in his ability to offer support to the board. In a role that requires someone who can act far and just with natural ease and an understanding nature, we’re delighted to say Piers was the perfect person to become the first Internal Relations Officer for Q2.
EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) Officer, Cmdr John Bond
A new role developed for Quadrant 2, the EDI officers role is to ensure all aspects and divisions live up to the values held within the IDIC philosophy. The EDI officer would ensure best practice and support to ensure our club remains an inclusive place for all and act as a trusted representative of the fleet.
Many within the club, as well as the wider fan circles, have met John. Even if they didn’t know it at the time! A regular crew member for one of the UK’s largest convention promoters, John has honed his skills over the years through his dedication to his work and studies focusing on not only bettering himself, but the lives of others. With people as his passion, and a strong advocate of visibility, there’s no one better to become the inaugural EDI officer for Quadrant 2!
Congratulations John & Piers! We are thrilled to have such a strong start to the new Fleet Support team and proud to have two of our most prominent and supportive members on board!
We’ll have more positions and roles available ahead of 2025 where we’ll officially confirm the new Fleet Support team as part of the Administrative Branch. All roles are dual positions allowing members to remain as an active part of their unit alongside their Fleet Suport roles. The next positions will be released throughout November. Further information is available in the Membership Hub Database under Officers Pack.
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