Eddie Chester

Teamwork & Leadership
Working in teams to achieve shared goals has been central to my experience As a Young Leader in the Scout Association, I worked with other scout leaders to plan and run activities for 30 Cubs, ensuring sessions were engaging and well-structured In the Young Enterprise Programme, I collaborated with my team to fundraise and develop a sustainable product which involved clear communication and coordination when delegating tasks While competing in Formula 1 in Schools, I worked with teammates to create detailed folios, construct cars, and organize pit displays, ensuring we met competition standards and performed at our best As part of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) programme I have collaborated in a team to plan and deliver classes to cadets on a weekly basis

Time Management & Organisation
Managing multiple deadlines has been essential across various projects In Formula 1 in Schools, I balanced designing and building race cars with preparing documentation, ensuring everything was completed on time for competition submissions As part of Young Enterprise, I helped coordinate fundraising events and ensured our product arrived in time for launch During DofE expeditions, I managed time effectively while navigating long hikes, ensuring the group reached checkpoints as planned despite unexpected challenges

Problem-Solving & Resilience
Adapting to challenges has been crucial in many situations On DofE expeditions, I helped redistribute equipment weight when a teammate was struggling, ensuring we all completed the journey together While leading Cubs activities, I quickly adapted plans when bad weather disrupted outdoor sessions, keeping the group engaged In Formula 1 in Schools, I worked with my team to solve last-minute engineering issues with our car, ensuring we remained competitive These experiences have strengthened my ability to think quickly, stay calm under pressure, and support those around me