TRUSTEE Position – Fort Secretary
Job Description: Secretary (Voluntary Trustee Position)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and organised Volunteer Secretary to join our team as a Trustee for the exciting Littlehampton Fort restoration project. This is a crucial, unpaid role that will help keep our team on track and ensure all administrative tasks are handled efficiently. You’ll be the backbone of our communication, providing essential support to the project managers and wider team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, voluntary environment and wants to contribute to a significant historical preservation effort.
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.
Candidate Attributes
* Previous Experience (Preferred): We would prefer candidates with a strong background in a similar secretarial or administrative role. Experience with managing a busy office environment and handling various administrative tasks is highly valued.
* Communication Skills (Preferred): You should be skilled in composing professional emails and letters.
* Organisational 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.
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. As a trustee, you will have a direct impact on the project’s direction and success. You’ll be working with a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the community.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Email info@littlehamptonfort.co.uk.
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For all of our current vacancies, please email me andy@littlehamptonfort.co.uk
TRUSTEE Position – Fort Trustee (Focusing on working days)
Voluntary Trustee: Littlehampton Fort Restoration Project
Are you passionate about preserving military history and working with a dedicated team? The Littlehampton Fort Restoration Project is seeking a Voluntary Trustee to help with the physical restoration work and management of our volunteer team.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant historical site and make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities & Attributes
We’re looking for a trustee who is a good team player and has a keen interest in saving this important military historic site. The role involves hands-on work and management, and we’re looking for someone with a common sense approach to working on a historic property.
After a training period, you will be expected to:
* Run working day sessions on the fort, leading a team of volunteers in restoration tasks.
* Conduct volunteer induction training sessions for new volunteers, ensuring they understand safety protocols and the project’s goals.
* Create reports at the conclusion of each working day. These reports should detail the work accomplished, highlight any new findings, and include before-and-after photos to document progress.
This is a fulfilling role for someone who wants to get their hands dirty and help preserve a piece of local history. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and join our team, we’d love to hear from you! 
To apply please forward your CV and a covering letter to info@littlehamptonfort.co.uk
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Volunteer Day Supervisors
We desperately need to introduce 3-4 day supervisors into our Volunteers, this will enable us to run more working days on the Fort. If you are an existing volunteer or not a volunteer as yet, drop me an email expressing your interest.
Fort Volunteers
After completing the Fort Induction, you will be down on the Fort working to help clear the site