Secretary

To support the board, maintain high standards of governance.

To ensure the professional management of DPV documentation, correspondence, meeting minutes and register of members.

Disabled People’s Voice was set up by three Disabled People, who believe those with lived experience of a long-term condition often have insights into the practical day-to-day effects of the condition on daily life, which health and social care professionals don’t necessarily understand.

We founded Disabled People’s Voice to fill the gaps in services as identified by Disabled People rather than by statutory bodies. Disabled People’s Voice isn’t a charity we are a user-led co-operative and social enterprise.

Our vision is a society where Disabled People receive the support they need to live as they choose rather than as just the passive recipients of care. A future, in which Disabled People are empowered, informed, connected and valued. We adhere to the Social Model of Disability.

1. To call, attend and report to monthly board meetings, usually held via Zoom. You will also attend the Annual General Meeting and occasional extra-ordinary meetings.
2. To record minutes, prepare agendas and distribute papers to all directors.
3. Manage all general correspondence in and out.
4. Maintain a member register.
5. Inform governing body of changes to DPV organisation contacts.
6. Liaise with our web developer about any information that needs to be posted or changed on our website.
7. Organise accessible venues for any in-person meetings.
8. Maintain accurate organisation records for the management, meetings, and legal requirements e.g. founding document our ‘rules’, meeting minutes, financial reports and other official records.
9. Be familiar with all current DPV documents especially policies.
10. Ensure proper notification is given of board and other DPV meetings.
11. To observe our Volunteers’ Code of Conduct.

Skills

Qualities:

• Well organised and detail orientated.
• Ability to work in a respectful and professional manner.

Skills:

• Good communications skills especially written
• Administration skills e.g. Word, email, Dropbox, able to use Zoom and Teams
• Have a good understanding of confidentiality.

Other requirements:

Reliability and time management.

Lived experience of a disability

DBS required: No