Unit Management Team - Unit Secretary & Trustee

Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets - TS Brilliant; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Secretary and Trustee, playing a vital role in supporting the Unit Management Team. This position is perfect for someone detail-oriented and proactive, ready to enhance organizational processes and support our mission to provide a positive experience for young people. You'll help manage meetings and compliance while fostering skills and resilience in the youth. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the community while gaining valuable experience in governance and administration.

Benefits

DBS clearance paid for by Sea Cadets

Opportunity to make a difference in the community

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive in improving processes.
• Experience in governance or fundraising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trustees in managing the Unit and overseeing processes.
• Attend UMT meetings and assist with compliance obligations.

Skills

Team working skills

Proactive attitude

IT skills

Secretarial experience

Minute-taking

Agenda writing

Job description

Unit Management Team - Unit Secretary & Trustee

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We are urgently seeking a Secretary to join our Unit Management Team (UMT). This vital role supports the Chair and Commanding Officer in the smooth running of the Unit Management Team.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Secretary will support the Trustees in managing the Unit by overseeing organizational processes, meetings, and compliance with regulatory obligations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive in improving processes, and willing to challenge the Trustees constructively to enhance our ways of working.

What Are We Looking For?

• Excellent team working skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to assist where needed; experience in governance or fundraising is a plus but not essential
• IT skills
• Previous secretarial or administrative experience
• Experience in minute-taking and agenda writing
• Availability to attend regular UMT meetings, typically 1-2 hours, monthly or bi-monthly, on weekday evenings

What Difference Will You Make?

We pride ourselves on providing a positive Sea Cadet experience to young people aged 10-18, fostering confidence, resilience, qualifications, and skills. This behind-the-scenes role is crucial in supporting our charity and its mission.

After applying, you will be invited to visit the unit and meet the team. All candidates will undergo an interview and onboarding process, including training. Volunteers are required to obtain a DBS clearance, paid for by Sea Cadets.

• Interested? Contact us at [e-mail]