Branch Secretary - (Macclesfield, SE Cheshire & Buxton Branch)
Primary Responsibilities of the Branch Secretary Act as principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the branch. Serve as the main contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee, and the branch membership. Order and distribute RSPCA stationery, leaflets, posters, and other fundraising and promotional material. Arrange branch meetings, usually 11 per year, with no meeting in December; meetings generally last about 2 hours and are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. ⅔ of meetings are held virtually. Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed. Arrange the branch AGM, including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations, and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules. Timely dissemination of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary. Liaise with the Branch Support Specialist and group chief inspector, notifying them of all branch meetings. Monitor the secretary's email address, issue newsletters, and manage any one-off appeals. Training is available. Some times of the year are busier than others, such as April for the Annual Report, May for sending out calling notices for the AGM, and June for preparing everything for the AGM. Applicants need to prioritize and organize a workload, be tactful but clear, possess basic computer skills, understand confidentiality, work independently while keeping everyone informed, and accept the ethos of the RSPCA. Training is available. Location Working from home with occasional visits to team meetings in Macclesfield, Congleton, and Buxton areas. Times and Preferred Duration of Commitment A few hours a week minimum. We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch. Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and depending on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role. For further information please contact
chair@rspca-macclesfield.org.uk
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Primary Responsibilities of the Branch Secretary Act as principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the branch. Serve as the main contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee, and the branch membership. Order and distribute RSPCA stationery, leaflets, posters, and other fundraising and promotional material. Arrange branch meetings, usually 11 per year, with no meeting in December; meetings generally last about 2 hours and are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. ⅔ of meetings are held virtually. Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed. Arrange the branch AGM, including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations, and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules. Timely dissemination of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary. Liaise with the Branch Support Specialist and group chief inspector, notifying them of all branch meetings. Monitor the secretary's email address, issue newsletters, and manage any one-off appeals. Training is available. Some times of the year are busier than others, such as April for the Annual Report, May for sending out calling notices for the AGM, and June for preparing everything for the AGM. Applicants need to prioritize and organize a workload, be tactful but clear, possess basic computer skills, understand confidentiality, work independently while keeping everyone informed, and accept the ethos of the RSPCA. Training is available. Location Working from home with occasional visits to team meetings in Macclesfield, Congleton, and Buxton areas. Times and Preferred Duration of Commitment A few hours a week minimum. We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch. Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and depending on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role. For further information please contact
chair@rspca-macclesfield.org.uk
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