Secretary (Trustee) - Volunteer

DCWUK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

DCWUK is seeking a Governance Coordinator to ensure legal compliance and effective governance within the organisation. This role involves managing board meetings, maintaining accurate governance records, and facilitating communication between trustees and staff. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational skills, integrity, and discretion, with prior administration experience. The position can be worked in a hybrid model, requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and coordination roles.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and minute quarterly board and AGM meetings.
• Maintain accurate governance records.
• Ensure timely filings with Companies House and Charity Commission.
• Support internal communication between trustees and staff.
• Update statutory and governance obligations.

Skills

Administration experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Familiarity with charity governance

Integrity and discretion

Proactive attitude

Prior board experience

Job description

You will play a central role by maintaining effective records, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and enabling smooth coordination of Board activities. This role is ideal for someone who values transparency, organisation, and communication.

What difference will you make?

You will be essential in ensuring legal compliance and strong governance, enabling the organisation to remain transparent, accountable, and effective.

What are we looking for?

• Administration experience
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Familiarity with charity governance or willingness to learn
• Integrity, discretion, and a proactive attitude
• Prior board experience (desirable but not essential)

Hybrid

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and minute quarterly board and AGM meetings.
• Maintain accurate and accessible governance records (e.g. trustee registers, policies).
• Ensure timely filings with Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Support internal communication between trustees and staff.
• Keep the organisation up to date with statutory and governance obligations.

Time Commitment

Approx. 5–10 hours per week.