Charity Secretary

Skills
ActingAnalytical SkillsCompanies ActConflictFraud InvestigationsMinutesNonprofit Organizations
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Experience of auditing against standards and policies
  • Experience consulting with subject matter experts on complex issues
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong planning organisation and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to turn theoretical models and guidance into practical frameworks that achieve results
  • Ability to deliver project work and communicate and plan at a strategic level
  • Strong integrity and honesty
  • Passionate about supporting victims of cybercrime
  • Understanding of or experience in the cyber security industry
  • Experience in the not-for-profit or charity sector
  • Membership or part-membership of a relevant professional body or legal qualification

Nice to have

  • Detail-oriented
  • Organised
  • Analytical
  • Integrity
  • Mission-driven

Day to day

  • The Charity Secretary safeguards compliance with charity law and company law across all Board activities.
  • They organise trustee meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and track actions to keep governance running smoothly.
  • They maintain essential records, manage filings, advise trustees, and support legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.