General Manager/Company Secretary

The General Manager, company secretary will work in conjunction with the Danaher Animal Care centre on the promotion of, and securing of, the reputation and ongoing success of Danaher as a respected Essex based Animal Charity. They will take the lead on governance, business and strategic planning whilst the Animal Centre manager manages the expert knowledge and operational elements of animal welfare, rehoming and public facing events.

Accountable to the Chairman and responsible to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager, company secretary has three key areas of responsibility:

·         Governance:  administration of HR, Finance, IT, Health and safety systems and processes. Preparation of Board meetings agendas and recording of Board and AGM minutes and their distribution. Ensuring legislation and legalities of charity status are maintained including the filing of accounts and statutory returns.

·         Operational: Accountable for the retail business portfolio of Danaher Animal centre Charity, and the finance and accounting functions of Danaher.

·         Strategic: Development of a business plan for Danaher, maximising charitable grant opportunities, gift aid and legacies to secure a future in the charity sector for the Danaher Brand affiliated to the RSPCA. Alongside the Danaher Animal Centre General Manager and other senior key staff members, provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis.

Alongside the Danaher Animal Centre General Manager and other senior key staff members, the General Manager, company secretary will participate in a rota to provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis.