Committee Secretary vacancy (Voluntary)
Firm Roots Cancer Support are looking for expressions of interest from those who wish to explore becoming a committee member. This includes the role of Voluntary Committee Secretary.
At the moment we are in a growth phase and hold monthly evening committee meetings online. Members are based in various parts of the UK. It is likely that the Secretary role might take 2 – 3 hours per week in addition to this.
At the moment we are in a growth phase and hold monthly evening committee meetings online. Members are based in various parts of the UK. It is likely that the Secretary role might take 2 – 3 hours per week in addition to this.
Job Description
The role of the Secretary is to support the Chair in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Management Committee.
The Secretary is responsible for:
Given these responsibilities, the Secretary often acts as an information and reference point for the Chair, other committee members and volunteers: identifying good practice and governance; confirming legal requirements; and retrieving relevant documentation.
Since this a non-salaried, voluntary role, the Secretary may also take a greater role in the day-to-day running of the organisation. In agreement with the Chair, the Secretary may delegate some of the administrative responsibilities to volunteers outside of the management committee.
The Secretary is responsible for:
- Ensuring meetings are effectively organised and minuted.
- Maintaining effective records and administration.
- Upholding & advising re the legal requirements of governance, charity law, etc.
- Communication and correspondence.
- Booking venues and managing applications for retreats or other activities
- Assisting the committee in promoting the aims of Firm Roots.
Given these responsibilities, the Secretary often acts as an information and reference point for the Chair, other committee members and volunteers: identifying good practice and governance; confirming legal requirements; and retrieving relevant documentation.
Since this a non-salaried, voluntary role, the Secretary may also take a greater role in the day-to-day running of the organisation. In agreement with the Chair, the Secretary may delegate some of the administrative responsibilities to volunteers outside of the management committee.
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
If you are able to offer some time to help Firm Roots Cancer Support develop, please contact acting Chair Richard Cox for an informal discussion. Email [email protected] or ring 07880 737748.
- Committed Christian
- Experience of some of the tasks listed above
- Previous admin/secretarial experience
- Familiar with Office 365 or similar (Word etc), email and internet, virtual meeting platforms
- Good standard of English
- Good organisational abilities
- Clear communication skills
- Some experience of cancer issues
- Previous experience of working in some kind of team or group
- Previous work or knowledge of the management of small charities or community groups
If you are able to offer some time to help Firm Roots Cancer Support develop, please contact acting Chair Richard Cox for an informal discussion. Email [email protected] or ring 07880 737748.
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