About the Role
Your Commitment as Secretary Trustee
Join our Board of Trustees, meeting every two months (currently online, usually in Bishopbriggs). Here’s what you’ll do:
• Legal Advice: Help us understand the legal side of our plans.
• Governance and Risk: Make sure we follow good practices and manage risks well.
• Ad Hoc Support: Offer occasional legal help, especially with our Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• Charity Law and OSCR: Ensure we comply with charity laws and OSCR rules.
• Data Protection and GDPR: Help us follow data protection laws and GDPR, including training our team.
• Minute Taking: Write up meeting minutes promptly.
• Advocacy: Attend extra meetings, the AGM, and promote our charity within your networks.
This is a volunteer role, requiring about 5-10 hours per month. The initial term is three years. Your help will be crucial in achieving our mission and making a positive impact.
We look forward to having you on our team!
Requirements
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Board as a Secretary Trustee! If you have a background as a Company Secretary, Solicitor, or in a similar professional role, we would love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For:
Professional Experience: You've worked in a company secretarial or legal role at a management level.
Governance and Compliance: You have a solid understanding of charity law, OSCR regulations, and GDPR compliance.
Strategic Planning: You're excited to contribute to our charity's vision, mission, and strategic direction.
Legal Expertise: You can provide legal support, especially in relation to our Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Communication Skills: You're skilled at writing accurate and concise meeting minutes.
Risk Management: You can identify and manage risks to ensure our activities are safe and effective.
Financial Oversight: You understand financial management and reporting to help maintain our financial health.
Commitment to Diversity: You are dedicated to promoting diversity within our organisation.
About the Company
About Us
Cue and Review Recording Service is dedicated to making printed materials accessible to the visually impaired. We provide audio recordings of newspapers, magazines, and other printed content, ensuring that everyone has access to the information they need.
Benefits of Volunteering with Cue and Review Print Speaking to the Blind
• Valued Team Member: You are an essential part of our team, and we value your contributions.
• Support: Our staff will support you in carrying out your voluntary role.
• Training: You'll have access to training to help you perform your role effectively.
• Expenses: We reimburse out-of-pocket expenses.
• Celebration of Success: We celebrate your successes and achievements.
• Skill Development: You'll have opportunities to practice and develop your skills.
• Voice and Input: We listen to, value, and consider your opinions and suggestions.
• Flexible Roles: We offer diverse volunteer roles that complement, but do not substitute for, paid staff roles. We adapt roles to meet individual needs where possible.
Our Expectations of Volunteers
• Non-Judgmental Attitude: Approach your role with an open and accepting mindset.
• Confidentiality: Respect the confidentiality of our service users and staff.
• Punctuality: Be a good timekeeper.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others.
Confidentiality
As a volunteer, you may access confidential information about service users and staff. It is crucial to maintain confidentiality and not share personal information outside the organisation.
Join us in making a difference and ensuring that everyone has access to the information they need!