Trustee (Secretary) - Deen City Farm, Merton

No Closing Date

THE ROLE

• Preparing agendas in consultation with the Chair and sending notices of all meetings to members and any supporting papers in good time.
• Checking that members have carried out tasks as agreed at the previous meeting.
• Ensuring that the minutes of the previous meeting are accurate, agreed and signed by the Chair.
• Taking and producing minutes of the meeting, recording attendance, major decisions, votes taken and agreed actions.
• Distributing minutes to all trustees in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all necessary documentation is sent to Companies House and the Charity Commission.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• General Admin / Office Support including minute taking.
• Organised, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience of working with committee procedures is desirable.
• Good independent judgment.
• Strong communication.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Knowledge of and interest in animals and community farms is desirable.
• Candidates who are local are desirable, but it is essential that you are able to travel to the farm for meetings, events and the odd day of volunteering.
• We are particularly looking to recruit trustees who have animal welfare, fundraising or grant application experience/knowledge.

How To Register Interest/Apply

For more information on being a trustee or to apply please contact the Chair of Trustees at chair@deencityfarm.co.uk.

For a tour of the farm or information on our work please contact the General Manager at manager@deencityfarm.co.u.

https://www.deencityfarm.co.uk/our-team/

File: Trustee Secretary Role Description Deen City Farm.pdf (171.03 KB)

Area: London