Trustee and Secretary

What will you be doing?

As a trustee you’ll have an essential role in contributing towards the future direction of Sage Counselling, making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

This year we’re going to make some important decisions about funding and the future expansion of our counselling services, and the board will be leading that change. A fantastic programme of publicity and fundraising is being put in place by a dedicated subcommittee of trustees to help us meet our targets. 

The board has a close relationship with our operations team, who are responsible for delivering our services to as many clients as possible. 

What are we looking for?

The role will suit someone who is methodical and organised with good communications skills. They should have integrity, objectivity and be proactive so that they can provide independent judgement. Previous experience of maintaining accurate, secure, and accessible records, including minutes, agendas, and correspondence would be invaluable in this role. Competence in using Google Workspace to manage documents, emails, and online meeting tools would be good but not essential.

What difference will you make?

A trustee with experience as a Secretary, whether with other charities or in business, will help ensure the smooth running of our meetings. It is essential that the decision making process of the trustees is robust, ensuring good governance. Timely communications with the public (via the Charity Commission) and our members are vital to demonstrate accountability and transparency.

Before you apply

Applications will be acknowledged as soon as possible. After reviewing the applicant's CV, we will contact them to arrange an interview via Zoom.