At a glance

Skills

Financial management
Governance
Strategic development and planning

Where

Harberton, TQ9 7LJ

Mainly at home

Time

Mostly during office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month The Company Secretary will be expected to attend four two-hour meetings per year, three of which are online, plus some extra time preparing agendas.

Deadline

30 May 2025

The Network of Wellbeing is looking for a dedicated professional to take on the role of its Company Secretary.

What will you be doing?

The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring that the Charity is governed to a high standard. They will oversee and approve the agendas for all Trustee meetings, the minute-taking and the Charity's compliance with company and charity law, including its reporting duties to Companies House and the Charity Commission. This person will be responsible for:

advising Trustees and the Director on corporate governance and financial management;
overseeing the preparation of agendas and the taking of accurate minutes;
keeping up to date with regulatory or statutory changes and policies that might affect us;
liaising with our auditors, Companies House and the Charities Commission.

What are we looking for?

The Network of Wellbeing is looking for a Trustee who:

has an interest in wellbeing and are committed to our vision and mission;
has a good understanding of or is capable of learning their legal duties, liabilities, and responsibilities;
are good team workers;
has experience of developing and putting into effect organisational strategies;
can work with other Trustees to support and hold the Director to account;
can act as an ambassador for the Network;
is able and willing to devote the necessary time to the role.

What difference will you make?

The Company Secretary is a key player in ensuring that the Charity is governed to a high standard.

Before you apply

Please send a cv and covering letter to us via the Reach platform.

About Network of Wellbeing

Causes

Environment

Health and well being / research and care

Mental health

Organisation type:

Charity

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