Volunteer Secretary – Help Keep Marine Rescue Communications Support on Course (Remote Role)
Marine Rescue Communications Support
What you’ll do ....
Working with the Marine Rescue Communications Support (MRCS) Commander and Management Committee, you will:
- Coordinate meeting dates and issue invitations.
- Prepare and distribute agendas and supporting papers.
- Attend online Management Committee and general meetings.
- Record clear, accurate and concise meeting minutes.
- Maintain registers of decisions, actions and approved documents.
- Distribute minutes and follow up outstanding actions with the responsible officers.
- Help maintain key governance and administrative records.
- Coordinate routine correspondence on behalf of the Management Committee.
- Support the orderly review and approval of MRCS documents.
- Identify practical opportunities to improve meeting and administrative processes.
This role is about keeping MRCS organised and accountable. You will not be expected to personally complete other officers’ actions, prepare every report or manage operational records belonging to other areas.
Requirements
- National Police Certificate *
Practical requirements
You will need:
* Reliable access to a computer and internet connection.
* Confidence using email, online meeting platforms and electronic documents.
* The ability to attend scheduled online meetings and prepare minutes promptly afterwards.
* Eligibility to become and remain a registered DFES volunteer.
* Willingness to complete the required checks and MRCS and DFES induction.
The appointment will include an initial three-month introductory period, with support and mentoring provided.
If you enjoy bringing order to busy discussions, keeping people connected and helping a worthwhile organisation operate effectively, we would love to hear from you.
* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.