Clerk to Trustees

**Hours**: Approximately 16 per week.

**Hourly Rate**: C£20.00.

**Location**: Northampton.

The Methodist Homestead is an independent Charity specialising in the provision of high-quality independent living Almshouse accommodation for elderly persons, based near Northampton. We are searching for a new Clerk to the Trustees as the result of a forthcoming planned retirement.

The Clerk to the Trustees is accountable for the smooth running of the site, team, contractors, relationships with residents and supporting the board of trustees.

The post is responsible for the administration of records that support day-to-day activities and the compliance and regulatory matters required by the Board and Charities Commission. Other responsibilities include oversight of the schedule for property and grounds maintenance, to ensure the fabric and infrastructure of the site are kept to the required standards. Maintaining required records and administration processes for the team and residents and delivering updates and reports for the Board of Trustees as required. Representing the Charity positively while at work and in any communications, social media, or events, ensuring that all work meets the required regulatory obligations and those recommended in the Standards of Almshouse Management.

This is a part-time position circa two days per weekwith elements of work that could be home based and hours that can be worked flexibly.
- A track record in the management or leadership of people, best practice administration techniques, working with the public, knowledge of housing management, maintenance, safeguarding and working with adults in a supported setting.
- Knowledge of quality and basic IT systems, effective report writing, resource planning and analysing data.
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team, using initiative to deliver agreed plans and goals.
- Good communication skills and enjoy working with other people and the elderly.

Applicants are required to hold an enhanced DBS certificate.

If you have experience in the housing and elderly care sector and are passionate about working with older people or would like to do something that makes positive difference to the wellbeing and quality of life for other people and a community, this is a unique opportunity.

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