Charity Secretary (Trustee)

What will you be doing?

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the secretary are as follows: 

1. Prepare agendas in consultation with the chair
2. Make arrangements to ensure the smooth running of meetings whether conducted in-person or online
3. Receive agenda items from other committee members
4. Circulate agendas and associated papers in good time
5. Ensure minutes are taken of all meetings and circulate draft minutes to committee members for review
6. Monitor action logs and ensure committee members complete assigned actions in a timely manner
7. Prepare and distribute agendas and associated papers for all general meetings
8. Prepare and file annual returns to the Charity Commissioner and keep the register maintained by the Commission up to date
9. Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the Society
10. Support the onboarding and training of new trustees
11. Take responsibility for matters of good governance of the Society 

What are we looking for?

The secretary should possess the following qualities: 

1. Organisational ability (required)
2. Able to delegate effectively (required)
3. Good communication skills (required)
4. Knowledge and/or experience of business and committee procedures
5. Minute-taking experience (desirable)
6. Understanding of Charity governance (desirable) 

What difference will you make?

Ensuring good governance and operational excellence, you will enable Peak & Northern to deliver on its mission to monitor, protect, and improve the network of public rights of way across Northern England and the Midlands. 

Before you apply

Please contact us via Reach with your CV for an initial informal chat with our chair. 

Following shortlisting, candidates will be invited to a short panel with 2-3 trustees which may take place either virtually or in person. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed during the appointment process.