Volunteer Company Secretary (Volunteer Trustee)

What will you be doing?

The Company Secretary (CS) of a charity, together with all other charity trustees are responsible for the proper conduct of a charity, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Company Secretary will perform a key role for our well-established team of Trustees.  Candidates for this voluntary position should demonstrate an interest in mental health and have the ability to attend in-person meetings in Hertfordshire alongside some work from home. Tasks will include: Administration and compliance  Preparing for board meetings Taking meeting minutes and recording actions or ensure that a minute taker is appointed  

What are we looking for?

Skills and experience

Minute taking Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Charity Governance Code, Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2006.   

Person specification

Inclusive Collaborative Forward-looking Interest in Mental Health Hertfordshire resident

What difference will you make?

We are very proud of what we have achieved over recent years, in the difference it has made for many and how our staff and volunteers have developed. But we recognise that there is so much more we can do and that we need to strengthen our base to be able to build for the future.  As part of our board you will be part of this exciting future helping to build and deliver our strategy.