A company secretary typically provides legal and administrative support and guidance to the board of trustees. If you have experience in this area and want to play a role in HUGG we’d be keen to hear from you.

The company is particularly interested in speaking to individuals with a background in the health sector or relevant experience in one or more of the following:

• Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) at the national level
• Public Sector Organisation
• The Governance or Legal sector

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing input to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight, and experience in strategy formulation in other sectors
• Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Overseeing administrative duties, such as taking agenda items and preparing and circulating the agenda and any other papers
• Follow up on decisions taken at meetings in consultation with the chairperson
• Taking Minutes at Board meetings and making sure these are managed securely and circulated to other members of the Board as soon as possible after the meeting
• Ensuring membership records are up to date

Essential Skills/Qualities Required for this Role

• An appreciation and knowledge of the Not-For-Profit sector
• An understanding of and commitment to our mission and values
• Commitment to all legal and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and ensuring best practice in corporate governance

Board Meetings

There are eight board meetings a year, either online or in person.  Committee meetings or working groups are scheduled as needed.