The purpose of a charity executive secretary trustee is to provide administrative and secretarial support to the trustees and management of the charity, and to help ensure that the organisation is run effectively and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
The role of the charity executive secretary trustee includes responsibilities such as:
Providing administrative support: The charity executive secretary trustee may be responsible for providing administrative support to the trustees and management of the charity, including tasks such as scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and maintaining records and files.
Facilitating communication: The executive secretary trustee may act as a liaison between the trustees, management, and other stakeholders, such as donors, volunteers, and members of the community.
Helping to ensure compliance: The executive secretary trustee will assist in making sure the organisation is following laws and regulations that affect the charity, and that the organisations operations and financial activities are in compliance.
Representing the organisation: The charity executive secretary trustee may represent the organisation to external stakeholders, such as government officials and members of the public, as well as to internal stakeholders such as employees, volunteers, and other trustees.
Assist with decision-making and governance: The executive secretary trustee will assist the trustees with decision-making and governance of the organisation by providing relevant information, reports, and research when needed.
The ultimate goal of the charity executive secretary trustee is to support the trustees and management in running the organisation effectively, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and help the organisation achieve its mission and objectives.
The skills, qualities, and experience needed for the role of a charity executive secretary trustee include:
Strong administrative skills: The executive secretary trustee should have strong administrative skills and be able to provide support to the trustees and management of the charity, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and maintaining records and files.
Good communication skills: The executive secretary trustee should have good communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including trustees, management, donors, volunteers, and members of the community.
Knowledge of laws and regulations: The executive secretary trustee should have a good understanding of laws and regulations that affect the charity, and be able to help ensure that the organisation is in compliance.
Strong organisational skills: The executive secretary trustee should have strong organisational skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and tasks at once.
Strong interpersonal skills: The executive secretary trustee should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to establish good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Knowledge of governance: The executive secretary trustee should have knowledge of the principles of governance, and be able to assist the trustees in decision-making and governance of the organisation
Excellent computer skills: The executive secretary trustee should have good computer skills and be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Experience in a charity or nonprofit organisation is an advantage.
Strong attention to detail: The executive secretary trustee should have a strong attention to detail and be able to maintain accurate records and files.
Discretion and confidentiality: The executive secretary trustee should be able to handle confidential and sensitive information and be able to maintain discretion.
Proactivity: The executive secretary trustee should be proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the trustees and management, and work to address them effectively.
Role currently available and open to application. We are based within the centre of Consett.
Relevant training will be provided where needed. This role will entail working closely with the CEO which includes support within the role and development. Petrol Expenses can be claimed.
- Free Gym Membership
- Access to thousands of discounts exclusive to charity workers / volunteers.
- Being part of something which positively impacts many people.
- Help to give back to people.
Please send your CV across to fraser@foundationforgood.co.uk
