Charity Co-Secretary
Organisation role · 5–7 hrs/Week
From home
TrusteeshipBusiness DevelopmentAdministration
People with disabilitiesCommunity & familyWellbeing
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Buckinghamshire Disability Service
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Detailed description
The role of Co-Secretary is expected to involve a time commitment of around 5-6 hours per week in total, split between the post-holders. BuDS works remotely and flexibly using Microsoft Teams, so much of the work can be done at your own pace at times which suit you best. Meetings are kept to a minimum as all the Trustees are busy people.
Working closely with the Co-Chairs and Co-Treasurers, and split between the two Co-Secretaries, the four key responsibilities will be:
- The running of the Trustee Board & its meetings
- Arranging the Annual General Meeting and curating the Annual Report
- Liaison with the Charity Commission
- Supporting the move to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
What Experience & Skills Are Needed?
These are the skills and experience we think are needed for this role, divided between the two Co-Secretaries. We are keen to develop people’s knowledge and skills through training and mentoring.
- Understanding of charity governance and the role of charity secretary
- Experience and knowledge of supporting meetings and decision-making
- Knowledge about Charitable Incorporated Organisations (essential for one post-holder)
- Can use Microsoft Office 365 applications for remote working
- A flexible, positive, problem-solving and organised approach to tasks
- Commitment to the social model of disability (both roles)
- Lives in England (both roles)
About Buckinghamshire Disability Service
Buckinghamshire Disability Service (BuDS) is a user-led disability charity operating in Buckinghamshire and across England. We are a successful, dynamic and influential charity, focused on supporting disabled people by fixing the biggest issues facing them. We aim to build a world which is Fair4All, including disabled people.