Managing Secretary

Who are we?

Founded in 1996 as the Sleep Apnoea Trust Association, a charitable incorporated trust, we're a patient support charity run mainly by volunteer patients

Be a part of our mission in working to improve the lives of sleep apnoea patients, their partners and families

Key duties and reponsibilities:

Management Role

·        Based on the policies of the charity as defined by the Trustees Board (created Oct 2022 AGM), manage the affairs of the charity with due respect for its heritage, status and independence.

·        Within those defined policies, take decisions that allow the development of its business activities, liaising with other Trustees as necessary, and report to the Trustees on a regular basis.

·        When necessary, liaise on allocation of duties to other Trustees on a cooperative basis.

·        Represent the charity at occasional public events and meetings with collaborative partners and in negotiations, e.g. NICE, ARTP, Sleep Clinics.

·        Act as main point of external contact and manage that contact as appropriate.

·        Take purchasing decisions within the defined responsibility of the position.

·        Modernise and develop the SATA business on as cost efficient basis as possible — goal is generally self-financing.

·        Explore business opportunities as appropriate. 

·        Identify risk, consult with other officers and recommend action for Board decision.

·        Finalise move to paperless operation.

Administrative Duties

·        Arrange Trustee Board Meetings.

·        Manage Membership Database.

·        Administer Membership Renewals.

·        Register & acknowledge new memberships.

·        Handle resignations, deaths and other membership issues with appropriate respect.

·        Acknowledge Donations.

·        Administer Gift Aid claim with Treasurer.

For the full job description and further information, please refer to the attachement below.