Job description:

About the role

Chelmsford Star Co-operative is looking for a Secretary & Head of Management Services. This dual role provides impartial advice and effective governance to the Board of Directors. They will support Directors individually and collectively to enable them to discharge their responsibilities in accordance with relevant Codes, Rules and Laws and in the best interest of the Society’s members.

In additional, the post holder will be responsible for management services to provide support to the wider business, and will report directly to the CEO.

Main responsibilities 

• To provide an effective and comprehensive Secretarial service to the Board and all Board subcommittees, including Audit & Risk, Remuneration, Membership, Succession Planning in addition to the Members’ Council.
• Undertake the Secretary’s duties and responsibilities as detailed in the Society’s Rules.
• To co-ordinate the Annual General Meeting and prepare the relevant literature.
• Act as Returning Officer for the Society’s elections.
• Provide interpretation and guidance for compliance to the Society’s Rules.
• To ensure the Society meets its statutory governance obligations.
• To provide guidance, development and support for the Board in fulfilling Director responsibilities and legal duties.
• To act as an Authorised Person for the funeral plan business and ensure compliance within the business to meet the requirements of being an Appointed Representative.
• Oversee the Loss Prevention and Audit function, providing assurance of compliance of policies and procedures and minimising cash and stock losses generated at stores.
• To provide analytics to support the business.
• Development and implementation of Energy & Environmental strategy and monitoring performance to this.
• To ensure that the business’ energy procurement strategy achieves the desired aims.
• To facilitate lease vehicles to suit the business’ needs.

About you

You will act with integrity and independence to protect the interests of the Society and its members in upholding co-operative values and principles.

We’re looking for candidates who are educated to a degree level or equivalent.

Skills and experience

• Knowledge and understanding of Board and secretarial processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior colleagues and non-executive directors.
• Excellent personal organisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

What we offer

• £55,000 – £70,000 dependent of experience.
• 39 hour contract.
• We offer a wide range of benefits, including a bonus scheme, company car/cash allowance, Society membership, colleague discount, pension and health plans.

Full Job Description: 19268 – BW -Secretary HOMM- Job Description

For more details, or to apply contact: Ann@chelmsfordstar.coop

Closing date: 7^th April 2023