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Secretary

Littlehampton Fort Restoration Project

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Secretary to join our team for the exciting Littlehampton Fort restoration project.

This is a crucial role that will help keep our team on track and ensure all administrative tasks are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Email Management: You'll handle the day-to-day email correspondence, responding to inquiries, and routing messages to the appropriate team members.
  • Document Creation: This role involves creating professional documents, including letters, reports, and other project-related paperwork.
  • Meeting Support: You'll be responsible for preparing and distributing agendas and recording minutes for project meetings, ensuring they are accurate and well-organized.
  • General Administration: Provide general administrative support to the project team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You'll be the backbone of our communication, providing essential support to the project managers and wider team.

Why Join Us? This is more than just a volunteer position; it's a chance to be part of something special. The restoration of Littlehampton Fort will preserve a piece of local history for future generations.

You'll be working with a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, voluntary environment and wants to contribute to a significant historical preservation effort.

What skills do I need?

  • Previous Experience (Preferred): We would prefer candidates with a strong background in a similar secretarial or administrative role.
  • Communication Skills (Preferred): You should be skilled in composing professional emails and letters.
  • Organizational Skills (Preferred): A strong ability to create accurate meeting minutes and agendas is a key skill for this position.
  • Teamwork (Essential): You must be a good team player with a positive attitude. The success of this project depends on strong collaboration, and we need someone who can work well with others to achieve our shared goals.

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
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Details

Evenings, Weekends for informal chat and then onto the next stage.

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