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Role type:
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Governance/management
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Main purpose of the role:
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The Secretary holds a pivotal position in the Group. He/She keeps the Group Committee running effectively through good administration. In addition, the Secretary is in an ideal position to take a lead role in developing the Group’s work and raising its profile.
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What we need from you:
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- Enjoyment of walking and an affinity with all the charitable aims of the Ramblers.
- Well-organised: Good at administration.
- Team-player, able to build good relationships with other office-holders, especially the Group Chair. Aware of the contributions in time and energy of fellow volunteers.
- Computer literate, comfortable with word-processing and the internet.
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What you could be doing:
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General Administrative duties
- Arrange Group meetings and the AGM as required by the constitution.
- Act as primary point of contact with central office, receiving regular monthly mailings and with general public/other organisations.
- Maintain up-to-date records of Group Office Holders and submit information to the Area Secretary as necessary.
Oiling the wheels of the committee
- Gather together relevant documents from members (eg. previous meetings minutes, reports from Office Holders, bulletins from central office) and circulate to members in time for meetings.
- Monitor the actions agreed at the last meeting to ensure that progress is being made.
- Communicate regularly with other Group officers (particularly the chair) to keep the committee business going well.
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Resources:
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Resources are available on the volunteer section of the Ramblers website www.ramblers.org.uk/volunteer
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Contact:
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Volunteer Development Team
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