Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Stromness Museum is one of Scotland’s oldest museums founded in 1837. It is a charitable trust and features collections of natural, local, and maritime history. The museum is accredited to Museum Galleries Scotland and attracts over 12,000 visitors per year. Annual turnover exceeds £100,000 pa. A small employed team are overseen by a group of volunteer Trustees

The Secretary is present at all meetings of the Board and organises its meetings. The Secretary drafts the agenda, after agreement with the chair and deputy chair, and collects contributions for discussion at the meetings. The Secretary also:

• Records and distributes minutes of the meetings;
• Monitors compliance with the Constitution and Charities Act and other legal obligations;
• Maintains a record of statutory returns including to OSCR and the Register of Companies.

The post is an opportunity to contribute to a lively and forward-thinking organisation in the Museum sector. The charitable sector management experience will be widely sought after.

Experience required

• Knowledge of OSCR and other sector legal requirements an advantage but training available;
• Knowledge of ‘Sharepoint’ systems an advantage but training available;
• Good organiser and communicator.

Travel expenses

Yes, if on rare occasions of business travel. Otherwise not expected.

Training details

Trustee training available.

Frequency & commitment

Hours as needed with an expected average of less than 3 hours per week. A minimum of one year commitment with a preference for three years.

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