Overview
White Hall Centre is one of the country’s leading outdoor education centres. It opened over seventy years ago in 1951 as Britain’s first local education authority outdoor centre. The Centre has given thousands of individuals unforgettable learning experiences through participation in a range of outdoor pursuits and activities. The friends of White Hall Centre is a charity set up to support Whitehall Centre, raising awareness of the Centre and securing funding for projects that Derbyshire County Council are unable to support. The aim of the charity is to ensure the Centre can continue to offer people in Derbyshire the opportunity to learn the skills they need to enjoy outdoor pursuits and feel safe and confident in the countryside.
The Friends of White Hall Centre is a charity set up to support White Hall outdoor education centre. White Hall Centre, owned and operated by Derbyshire County Council, is one of the country’s leading outdoor education centres, situated near Buxton in the stunning Peak District National Park. The centre has given thousands of children unforgettable learning experiences since it opened seventy years ago in 1951 as Britain’s first local education authority outdoor centre.
The charity seeks to raise awareness and funds to support the centre’s aim to offer children in Derbyshire the skills needed to enjoy outdoor pursuits & feel safe and confident in the countryside. Find out more about White Hall Centre at www.whitehallcentre.com
Specific Responsibilities of the Secretary’s Role:
• Ensuring good governance and adherence to the charity’s terms of reference
• Assisting the Chairperson in running trustee board meetings, minuting meetings, documenting decisions, and following up on agreed actions
• Ensuring all regulatory filings and returns are submitted by the charity in a timely manner
• Providing a first point of contact for individuals keen to join the charity as trustees or friends
What difference will you make and what is in it for you?
As Secretary you would fill a key role in supporting the charity and Centre in achieving their goals. At the same time this is a chance to develop skills and experience, grow your network and learn from a diverse group of volunteers and professional staff.
Majority of work can be done from home but If meeting face to face, this typically happens at White Hall Centre, Long Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6SX
Personal Qualities
• Passionate about the development of young people
• Strong interpersonal skills and network/relationship building capabilities
• Tactful and diplomatic with an ability to listen to and engage with others
• A desire and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Desirable Knowledge and Skills
• Understanding of charity and board governance
• Professional written & verbal communication skills
• Managing and cultivating membership or ‘friends of’ groups