Charity Secretary & Governance Lead

Cambridgereuse; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Cambridge is seeking a committed and organized individual to join their Board of Trustees as Charity Secretary. This vital governance role involves ensuring compliance with charity laws, organizing trustee meetings, and maintaining governance documents. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a commitment to the charity's values. This position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in supporting low-income families.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small trustee team.
• Commitment to the aims and values of Cambridge ReUse.
• Knowledge of charity governance or willingness to learn.
• Experience taking meeting minutes and maintaining records.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements for small charities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure charity compliance with regulations.
• Maintain records of trustees and governance documents.
• Organise quarterly trustee meetings and AGM.
• Prepare and circulate agendas and minutes.
• Maintain statutory registers and documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of charity governance

Minute-taking

Compliance familiarity

Job description

A local charity organization in Cambridge is seeking a committed and organized individual to join their Board of Trustees as Charity Secretary. This vital governance role involves ensuring compliance with charity laws, organizing trustee meetings, and maintaining governance documents. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a commitment to the charity's values. This position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in supporting low-income families.