Secretary

The Elmbridge, Runnymede and Spelthorne Talking Newspaper is a free service allowing those with sight problems to keep up to date with the local news which they provide to blind and partially sighted listeners from a studio in Addlestone, New Haw Community Centre, Woodham Lane, Addlestone, KT15 3ND

As well as the weekly news, a monthly magazine is produced, providing interviews and stories about local people, places of interest, useful items for the visually impaired and other pieces of general interest.

They are currently looking for a Secretary as the current one is shortly stepping down .  As Secretary you would be required to undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in Registering new listeners and follow up on any queries relevant to our current listeners.
• Set up three Executive Committee meetings and our Annual General meeting each year .i.e Book the venue, send out Notices/invitations and liaise with the Chairman and other committee members to compile the Agenda.
• Take Minutes at all meetings. Draw up and issue Minutes for our records
• Attend meetings of the Production Working Group which usually take place three or four times a year.
• Manage any issues which might arise with regard to the studio and liaise with our landlords.
• Assist in promoting our service.
• Maintain the charity’s Constitution and update the Charity Commission accordingly.

What skills do I need?

You need to be IT literate, some admin experience would be an advantage