Branch Administrator - CPRE Leicestershire (the countryside charity)

We now have an opportunity for a Branch Administrator to assist in providing effective administration for the branch.  This is a freelance role working with the Branch Chair, Treasurer and the other Trustees.

We are CPRE Leicestershire, the countryside charity.  We want a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone.  We believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency.  We want developments which are well designed and provide the ‘Right Housing in the Right Places’ and put greater weight on the protection of out valuable countryside assets.

Duties involve:

• ​Dealing with the branch email account (via Google mail), including assessing content and forwarding to Trustees.  Compiling acknowledgements for all emails received
• Agenda setting for Branch meetings in liaison with the Chair
• Collating and circulating papers for Branch meetings to all attendees
• Minuting Branch meetings then typing up minutes and sharing with Chair for approval (please note all meetings are currently held via Zoom)
• Regular contact with the Chair to discuss all Branch matters
• Other admin duties may include (although this is not an exhaustive list)
• Preparation of draft Annual Report
• Preparation for Annual General meeting
• Preparation of newsletter content 
• Have a proficient understanding of how to create meetings via Zoom
• Understanding of DropBox (or similar storage system)
• Emailing information to members and contacts using blind copying
• Occasional venue booking (e.g. negotiating price, reviewing venue etc)
• Keeping all contact lists up to date
• Dealing with queries from National Office, members and members of the public
• Contact with other CPRE Branches within the UK
• Attend ad-hoc meetings and training sessions organised by National Office
• Contributing to the smooth running of the Branch
• Being an advocate for CPRE Leicestershire·     
• Willingness to drive to occasional meetings held within Leicestershire

What we need from you:  This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a respected local countryside organisation by applying your administrative skills to make a real difference to a friendly and passionate group.  Willingness to drive to occasional meetings held within Leicestershire