Position: Clerk/Treasurer to the Trustees.
Location: Arthur Norfolk Battersby Trust. Old Hall Drive, Offerton, Stockport SK2 5UA
Hours: Part Time, Variable hrs
Salary: £18-£23 per hour to suit a self-employed person. (depending on experience)
About the Charity
Arthur Norfolk Battersby Trust is run by a small board of Trustees who manage a legacy left by Arthur Norfolk Battersby. The aim is to provide independent living for the elderly in 20 bungalows of single/double occupancy
The Role
The present Trustees are looking to appoint a Clerk/Treasurer to provide administrative support to the Chair and Trustees.
Responsibilities would include preparation of agendas, papers for meetings.
Maintain policies, procedures, a risk register.
Review and revise governance document and advising on best practice.
Ensure compliance, Safeguarding, GDPR, data security, retention procedures, risk management.
Liaise with auditors, legal advisers, preparation of accounts for trustees and annual report.
Oversee insurance renewals and claims.
Complete annual returns and filings with Charities Commission.
Manage complaints correspondence and resident communication.
Manage application processes. Manage Almshouse Association engagement.
Manage banking, bookkeeping, cashflow and reserves.
Support independent examination of accounts.
Monitor contributions, arrears, propose annual contribution reviews, also produce annual budgets.
Commission repairs planned maintenance and contractors contracts.
Support Trustees in overseeing major works and compliance surveys and compliance documents are up to date.
Maintain asset registers, property records and up to date resident records.
Manage moving in/out processes.
Liaison with Site warden, receiving reports on welfare, day to day repairs and site issues.
Provide support and act as a point of contact, ensuring warden duties align with governance and compliance standards.
The Applicant should have the ability to work independently, have good communication skills, good standards of confidentiality and integrity.
A professional approachable manner and respect when dealing with older residents.
Experience working with almshouses, charities or similar organisations.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their CV and a brief outline of their suitability for the post.
Applications should be sent to joycegarside2@gmail.com
Closing date: 13th April 2026
Interviews: w/c 27th April 2026