We are looking for an enthusiastic, open-minded and forward-thinking individual to join our expert volunteer Board of Trustees as Company Secretary and Treasurer. We hope you will share our love of, and desire to protect, preserve and promote Britain’s brewing and pub heritage. Our main remit for the next 3 years is to partner with East Staffordshire Borough Council working with other stakeholders to deliver a world class heritage visitor experience on a site of historic national importance.
The Trust is currently based in the Brewery Heritage Centre in the centre of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire which also provides the temporary home for a set of nationally important brewing industry archives.
The main responsibilities of the Treasurer and Company Secretary are to:
- Ensure statutory requirements are met with Companies House, Charity Commission and ICO kept informed and up to date
- Advise on basic Charity Commission regulations monitoring policy changes to ensure all appropriate requirements are met and policies and procedures are in place and up to date
- Attend, in person or virtually, a 2-hour Board Meeting every 8 weeks
- Present at the 4 weekly Executive Management Committee, as required
- Maintain accounts, authorise payments and coordinate budgets
- Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Report and Financial Statement and organise the AGM, including agenda and supporting documents.
Ideally you will have:
- Good, independent judgement and integrity as well as the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Current knowledge of good business accounting practices and financial management policies and procedures.
Experience of the charity sector, working with investors and making funding applications would also be helpful but not necessary.
This is advertised as one opportunity but may be split into two depending on the experience and availability of the candidates and where this would strengthen the diversity and experience of the Board. Secretarial and administration support will be provided.
This is a unique opportunity to develop and grow your experience, influence the Board and shape the Trust’s strategy, whilst supporting a multi-million-pound program to preserve Britain’s brewing heritage.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Helen Jarvis at helen.jarvis@breweryheritage.com Closing date is Wednesday 30th April.
