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Company Secretary – Filling Good (Sustainable Retail Community Benefit Society)
Location: Remote/Hybrid – Maidenhead, Berkshire
Commitment: Voluntary (Approx. 2/3 hrs/week)
Application Deadline: 31/07/2025 - We will interview candidates as we receive applications of interest
Start Date: ASAP
About Filling Good
Filling Good is a community-led sustainable retail community benefit society on a mission to reduce waste, promote ethical consumption, and support local, eco-conscious producers. Based in Maidenhead, we are passionate about empowering our members and customers to live more sustainably. As a co-operative, we are owned and governed by our members and guided by values of fairness, transparency, and social impact.
The Role
We are seeking a new Company Secretary to ensure that the Board receives support and the advice necessary for them to discharge their duties in the interests of its members.
Key Responsibilities
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Being familiar with the Rules of the Co-operative and being able to advise the Board on its content and compliance with it.
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At regular intervals monitor and review legislative, regulators and governance developments that may affect the co-operative and relay this to the Board as and when required.
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Understand the values of Filling Good and how they are and can be integrated into the governance of the organisation.
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Send members a reminder of their expiring membership one month and then one week before the expiry
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Organize the annual AGM, send invitations in due date, make sure that the rules are respected during the AGM (votes, quorum, etc…)
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Take the minutes of the AGM (annual)
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Owner of the To Do List and the agenda of the board
What You’ll Gain
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Be part of a vibrant, values-driven community
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Lead meaningful change in local sustainability
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Gain board-level experience in an innovative co-operative model
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Collaborate with a passionate, diverse team of volunteers and members
Informal chats about the role are welcome – just get in touch!
Filling Good is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
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As a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, our mission is to reduce waste, promote ethical consumption & support local, eco-conscious producers.
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