Charity secretary

The secretary's role is to ensure our Foodbank charity runs smoothly and efficiently, and complies with all relevant laws and regulations. As secretary you will be responsible for the following areas:

Governance

You will be responsible for the charity's governing document, and ensure that the trustees' actions are in line with it. You will ensure that all appropriate policies and procedures are in place and advise the board on the legal and regulatory implications of the charity's strategic plan.

Meetings 

You will plan trustee meetings, including the AGM, and any sub-committees. You will also be responsible for preparing agendas, booking rooms and supporting the chair and minutes secretary.

Compliance 

You will ensure the charity complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including health and safety, the Charities Act 2009 and the Charities Governance Code and you will also help trustees file statutory returns with the Charities Regulator. You will also ensure that the Charity and Trustees are appropriately insured, negotiating cover to obtain reasonable value.

Records 

You will maintain registers of members, trustees, and secretaries, and keep other legal documents, such as insurance policies.

Communication 

You will liaise with the chair and operations manager, and communicate with the board about compliance requirements.

Public relations 

You will help oversee aspects of public relations where needed.