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Secretary / Governance Trustee (Voluntary)
Middlesex Tennis
Middlesex Tennis is the registered charity responsible for the administration and development of tennis across Middlesex, affiliated to the LTA.
Job Posted- 4 Nov 2026
Status- Voluntary
Location- England
Closing date- 29 Nov 2026
Middlesex Tennis is looking for a Secretary / Governance Trustee to join its Board.
The Role
Middlesex Tennis is the official county association and registered charity responsible for administering, promoting and developing tennis and padel across north, west and parts of east London.
The Board is made up of up to 12 voluntary Trustees, each with a specific role, who collectively take legal, financial and strategic responsibility for the charity. It is an exciting time to join, as the charity diversifies its fundraising, develops its approach to padel and works towards its 2028–2031 strategy.
The Secretary / Governance Trustee is the custodian of the charity’s legal compliance, structural health and internal code of conduct, making sure the Board operates effectively and legally – focusing on how decisions are made, not just what is decided.
Key Responsibilities
- Make sure Trustees are notified of formal meetings, such as the AGM and Board meetings, and have the right papers
- Keep accurate records of the Association’s business, including minutes
- Oversee Charity Commission requirements, including AGM papers, the Trustees’ Annual Report and submission of accounts
- Review Terms of Reference and role profiles annually and arrange a biennial Board effectiveness review
- Make sure legal and disciplinary matters are dealt with and reported to the Board
- Manage succession planning and Trustee terms
- Help allocate event tickets to Board members and Key Volunteers
About You
- Experience as a senior administrator, ideally working with CEOs, boards or regulators in the charity sector
- Chartered governance, legal or corporate secretariat experience is a bonus
- Recognised governance and document preparation skills
- Effective organisation, communication, diplomacy and presentation skills
- Knowledge of tennis and padel, venue management and the LTA
Key Details
- Location: Middlesex (north, west and parts of east London)
- Role: Voluntary trustee position, responsible to the Middlesex Tennis Chair
- Time commitment: Ideally 2–5 hours per week, plus up to 8 in-person meetings a year
- Term: Minimum of 2 years (9-year term limit)
- Applications: CV and covering letter detailing your suitability
- Closing date: 29 November 2026
How to Apply
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