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Company Secretary

Reach Volunteering
Brierley Hill, West Midlands (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

Top Church Training are a registered charity whose overall focus is to support personal development, improve employment prospects, provide practical help through difficult times and offer a gateway through which people can become more involved in community life. ​

We are seeking a Company Secretary who can use their skills and capabilities to assist the Board to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also help the charity to continue providing vital support to those who need it.

What will you be doing?

This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with an eye for detail. You will take minutes at Board meetings and make sure the charity follows company law. You will also participate fully in Board meetings and play an important part in the strategic direction of the charity.

Together the Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance and management of the Charity, including regulatory compliance. However, the Company Secretary is expected to lead on all aspects of the charities adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, that includes submission of documentation to the appropriate body.

This includes being able to present and explain any requirements to other Trustees, to aid the Board’s understanding and ability to jointly make decisions about changes to the charities governance matters.

For full role description please see candidate pack attached. 

What are we looking for?

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge:

  • Experience in one of the following: Legal, Office & Administration Management or Governance.
  • A strong affinity with the vision and values of Top Church Training.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Integrity and sound judgement.
  • Able and willing to work collaboratively with others.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We would like to diversify our Board in order to strengthen our governance and better represent the demographics of those who use our services.

What difference will you make?

This is an exciting time to join us as we are looking to develop the existing Board and our policies and procedures around our governance. The long term goal is to expand the Board by bringing on people with new skills, experience and backgrounds.

As Company Secretary you will play a key supporting role in helping us achieve this goal, and will use your skills and capabilities to assist the Board to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also help the charity to continue providing vital support to those who need it.

Time Commitment

Board meets bi-monthly, annual away day.

Application Instructions

Reach TrusteeWorks are supporting us with our Board recruitment.

Please send a CV/LinkedIn profile and a cover letter in which you include why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience would add value to the Board.

If you have any questions or require any assistance submitting your application please get in touch with the TrusteeWorks team.

Refreshed on: 30 September 2024
Closing date: 14 November 2024 at 23:30
Job ref: J94938
Tags: Administration, Governance / Management

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