Honorary Secretary for Epsom based disability charity

Honorary Secretary for Epsom based disability charity

Trustee/Governor
J94128
At a glance

Skills

  • Governance
  • Strategic development and planning
  • Office and Administration Management
  • Data protection / GDPR

Where

Epsom, KT19 8QW
Mainly at home
Travel limit? Expectation to meet quarterly on site in Epsom

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week
A commitment of 3 hours a week on average is needed

Epsom RDA is a thriving charity providing fun, therapy and achievement for over 200 disabled participants, delivered by a team of volunteers and our own herd of ponies. 

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an Honorary Secretary trustee with a focus on ensuring that Epsom RDA meets its constitutional and statutory responsibilities.

We are looking for someone with a detailed understanding of charity governance, ideally gained through experience of working or volunteering in a leadership role for a charity.

Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, as is a desire to drive improvements and get things done. 

What are we looking for?

  • An understanding of charity governance gained in a charity or voluntary sector leadership role;
  • Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills;
  • The ability to drive improvement, informed by evidence and best practice from across the voluntary sector;
  • An understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people

What difference will you make?

As the Honorary Secretary, you would have the opportunity to steer the strategic direction of Epsom RDA and use your skills to the direct benefit of our 200 disabled riders each week.

Before you apply

Please submit a personal statement of no more than one page, setting out how your skills, experience and interests would make you a good fit for the role. 

Causes
  • Children / families
  • Learning disabilities / difficulties
  • Local / community
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Women
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Epsom RDA provides opportunities for disabled people to learn to ride to benefit their health and well being.