Honorary Secretary

Who Are We? 

The Friends of Horsham Museum (FHM) is a voluntary charitable organisation of 150 members. It provides valued support whilst generating funds for the benefit of the Museum and Art Gallery. These are used to enhance and maintain the Museum’s many collections which are available for the public to view free of charge in the period setting of Causeway House.

The Role:

FHM is now seeking a volunteer Secretary to replace the current incumbent who will step down after the 2027 AGM. An applicant is being sought now to allow for an ample period of familiarisation.

The Secretary will:

• Provide administrative support to the running of the Committee.
• Set meeting agendas and arrange meetings for the Committee.
• Take accurate and accessible minutes for Committee meetings.
• Ensure the safety and security of records maintained by the Committee.
• Prepare the appropriate administration for the Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Chairman and the Treasurer of the Committee.
• Support the Chairman of the Committee and participate in ad-hoc activities and initiatives as agreed.

The post holder will need to be an effective communicator and an efficient organiser and also join the FHM to qualify as a Trustee and a Committee member.

What skills do I need?

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Use of good IT skills.
• Able to distil information into key detail.
• Able to work within a team whilst remaining objective and providing administrative advice.