Volunteer Trustee to act as Company Secretary | Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell
Join us as a Volunteer Trustee to act as Company Secretary at CITIZENS ADVICE EPSOM & EWELL.
Application deadline: 2 weeks ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
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About the role
We are seeking a Company Secretary with excellent administrative skills who is passionate about helping local people with advice, information, and advocacy during challenging times.
What difference will you make?
This role is central to the effective governance and smooth operation of the Board. You will manage legal compliance and help our organization transition from a small charity to a larger structure, ensuring continued support for the community of Epsom and Ewell.
What are we looking for?
* Legal knowledge and company secretarial experience
* Understanding and acceptance of trustee responsibilities and liabilities
* Respect for diverse views, values, and cultures
* Independent judgment and good leadership skills
* Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
* Good numeracy skills
* Creativity and teamwork abilities
* Willingness to follow Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell’s aims, principles, and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
* Willingness to undertake training
* Ability to manage remote attendance at Board meetings
Key responsibilities
As part of a dynamic Board, you will:
* Ensure timely filing of documents with Companies House, the Charity Commission, and our storage system
* Organize agendas, documents, venues, and minutes for Board meetings and the AGM
* Maintain legal compliance regarding trustee appointments
* Keep policies up to date and lead governance projects
* Contribute to potential structural changes, mergers, and partnerships—experience in these areas is a plus
Additional information
This position offers an exciting opportunity during a period of potential organizational change, including mergers and structural adjustments following Surrey's move to become one or more unitary authorities.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Job function
* Strategy/Planning, Legal, and Administrative
Industries
* Information Services
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