A voluntary position of Company Secretary has become available at Oxford Pride Group Ltd.
Oxford Pride is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) life in Oxfordshire. The events supporting or arranged by Oxford Pride promote awareness of LGBT issues by providing information, education and entertainment in a safe and encouraging environment. Oxford Pride is a membership based non-profit organisation run by a dedicated team of volunteers.
In this key role your exceptional planning and organisational skills will be put to good use by assisting the Management Committee and Board of Trustees.
Your remit will involve a variety of tasks including:
· Taking minutes at all meetings, though this role may be delegated as appropriate.
· Co-ordinate all correspondence including the advertisement for all meetings and the prompt circulation of minutes.
· Coordinate all persons who have volunteered to assist at any event prior to, after and at the event.
· Be a data controller and ensure that the Company follows the Data Protection Act 1998.
· Must be able to attend meetings on every 3rd Tuesday of each month at Oxford Town Hall unless unable to do so through illness, annual holiday or other suitable agreed reason.
Previous experience in a similar role and an understanding of LGBT issues is highly desirable. The time commitment for the role varies however it is approximately 3-6 hours per week. You must also be prepared to be listed as the Company Secretary and a Director at Companies House and as a Trustee at Charity Commissioner for England.
Some people are disqualified by law from acting as trustees, including anyone described in section 72(1) of the Charities Act 1993.
This includes:
· Anyone who has an unspent conviction for an offence involving deception or dishonesty;
· Anyone who is an undischarged bankrupt;
· Anyone who has been removed from trusteeship of a charity by the Court or the Commissioners for misconduct or mismanagement;
· Anyone under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
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