Secretary for the Board of Trustees - Sutton Mental Health Foundation

Sutton Mental Health Foundation is looking to recruit a volunteer secretary to the Trust Board, to support and assist the Chair and CEO. This is an important and confidential role within the Trust. The main areas of the role are, in consultation with the Chair and CEO, the preparation of all Board/AGM meetings, the preparation of Board/AGM papers, minute taking/writing up the minutes in a timely manner. Other duties include support to the Trustees, as well as updating of trustee records.

About the Organisation

Sutton Mental Health Foundation

What you will be doing

Sutton Mental Health Foundation is looking to recruit a volunteer secretary position to the Trust Board, to support and assist the Chair and CEO. This is an important and confidential role within the Trust. The main areas of the role are, in consultation with the Chair and CEO, the preparation of all Board/AGM meetings, the preparation of Board/AGM papers, minute taking and writing up the minutes in a timely manner. Other duties involve the support to the Trustees, as well as updating of trustee records. The board of trustees meets in-person, approximately every six weeks, in the London Borough of Sutton. A full role description will be provided on application.

As background information, Sutton Mental Health Foundation was established as a charity in 1994 and the aim of the Foundation is to support people with mental health needs in the Borough of Sutton, helping to keep them well and active and helping them to have a voice in mental health care in the Borough. Our vision is to provide a community in Sutton which values mental wellbeing and understands how to respond positively to anxiety and distress. The Foundation works together to promote mental wellbeing resilience and recovery from mental distress.

What's in it for you?

Administrative and Charity experience. Understanding of how Charity Boards work. Contributing to the support of some of the most vulnerable adults in the borough.

What skills will you need?

Activities
Administration,Trusteeships & Committees
 
Skills & Attributes
Admin, Good IT Skills, Working part of Team, Communication Skills
 
Skills Description
Good general IT skills and familiarity with MS Outlook, Word, Teams. Ability to take accurate minutes and write up in good time

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

The Board meets approximately once every 6 weeks on Thursday evenings from 7pm - 9pm. In addition time will be needed for writing up minutes, agendas and sending out papers. Other administrative duties can be done remotely.

 

Role Address

Board meetings currently take place in Wallington Library, approximately every 6 weeks.

 

Disability and Access Support

We meet upstairs in Wallington library which has ramp/lift access

How can I apply?

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