Description
Borders Pet Rescue is a small registered Scottish charity offering animal rescue, re-homing and the promotion of responsible pet ownership through education and training across the Scottish Borders and adjoining areas. Established in 1988, the Charity’s Rescue Centre is at Craigsford in Earlston. Each year more than 200 dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and exotics are re-homed.
The charity relies entirely on fundraising, donations and significant funds generated by four Borders Pet Rescue Charity Shops located in Galashiels, Kelso, Duns and Hawick.
Like all animal charities, BPR relies on the generosity of the animal loving public to support the work and could not survive without the dedication of the many friends and volunteers.
About the Vacancy
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to undertake the specific duties of Secretary to Board to help strengthen our governance and effectiveness.
The specific responsibilities of Secretary include:
• Undertaking secretarial duties in support of the BPR Chair and Trustees
• Liaising with the Chair and Board of Trustees to plan, arrange and produce agendas, supporting papers and minutes of Trustee meetings and AGMs
• Attendance at monthly Trustee meetings held on a Monday evening via face-to-face and virtual meetings
• Ensuring that all meetings comply with the requirements of the governing documents
• Dealing with correspondence including with Companies House and OSCR and other relevant governance bodies
• Reviewing all BPR governance documentation in consultation with the Chair and Trustees
• Organising trustee induction and any ongoing training
• Managing the Company membership database
• Other duties as directed by the Chair.
Organisation aims and objectives
Borders Pet Rescue (BPR) was established in 1988, as a small, registered, Scottish charity offering animal rescue, re-homing, and the promotion of responsible pet ownership through education and training across the Scottish Borders and adjoining areas. Our Rescue Centre is located at Craigsford, in Earlston. Each year we are able to find new homes for over 200 dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and exotics. We rely on donations from the public, on some fundraising, and primarily on the income raised by the four Borders Pet Rescue Charity Shops, located in Galashiels, Kelso, Duns, and Hawick. Like all animal charities, BPR relies on the generosity of the animal loving public to support the work and could not survive without the dedication of its many friends and volunteers.
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Frequency and commitment details
On average approx. 4 hours per week including attendance at bi-monthly Trustee meetings (Jan/ Mar/ May/ Jul/ Sept/ Nov) held on a Monday evening.
Restrictions
Experience required: • Minimum of 2 years’ experience and knowledge of office administration processes, including minute taking
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office
• Excellent people skills
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to also work as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliable and trustworthy with confidential information
• You will have a genuine concern and commitment for animal welfare and enthusiasm for the work of the charity.
Travel details: Bi-monthly meetings will be held in Earlston, TD4 6DJ
Minimum age: 18
Support
Support:
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet