Support the smooth running of the UK’s first county laureateship as Secretary. Help organise meetings, manage records, and keep communications clear as we promote poetry and community engagement across Surrey.
What will you be doing?
As Secretary of the Surrey Poet Laureateship, you will play a vital role in keeping our organisation running smoothly and efficiently. You'll be the central point of contact for documentation, record-keeping, and internal coordination, ensuring that our vibrant and growing team stays organised and informed.
You’ll work closely with the President and Vice President to schedule meetings, record minutes, maintain governance records, and support internal communications. Your attention to detail and reliability will help us remain accountable, transparent, and efficient as we deliver workshops, events, competitions, and outreach across Surrey.
Key responsibilities include:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone organised and community-minded to contribute to a nationally unique cultural initiative and help us grow sustainably.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone organised, dependable, and enthusiastic about supporting the arts and community-based work. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach, and a collaborative spirit.
Essential skills and qualities:
Please note: The successful applicant must be able to reliably commute to our HQ at the Egham Literary Institute building, where key meetings and planning sessions are held.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those who are passionate about community, creativity, and the power of words.
What difference will you make?
As Secretary, you’ll be at the heart of the Surrey Poet Laureateship’s operations, ensuring that our team functions smoothly and effectively behind the scenes. Your work will help us stay accountable, organised, and on track, enabling us to focus our energy on delivering impactful poetry events, outreach programmes, and community workshops across Surrey.
By keeping our communications clear and our records in order, you’ll be supporting a growing creative movement that brings poetry into schools, public spaces, and underrepresented communities. Your contribution will directly affect our ability to reach more people, build stronger partnerships, and amplify diverse voices through the power of poetry.
