The Canterbury Society is seeking volunteers for two key roles on our Executive Committee: Honorary Treasurer and Membership Secretary.
These are important governance positions that support the Society’s charitable work, civic engagement, and heritage activity across Canterbury.
Both roles are voluntary and typically require a modest monthly time commitment.
1. Honorary Treasurer (Trustee)
The Treasurer oversees the financial integrity and health of the Society.
This includes:
- Preparing and presenting annual accounts
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Monitoring income and expenditure
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Managing restricted project funds (such as Blue Plaques)
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Reporting to the Executive Committee
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Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements
We are looking for someone with:
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Experience in finance, bookkeeping or budgeting
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Confidence with spreadsheets and basic financial reporting
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An interest in supporting civic and heritage work
Time commitment: approximately 3–6 hours per month.
👉 Read the full role description here
2. Membership Secretary
The Membership Secretary maintains and develops the Society’s membership base.
This includes:
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Managing the membership database
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Monitoring renewals and new applications
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Liaising with the Treasurer on subscriptions and Gift Aid
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Responding to member enquiries
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Supporting membership reporting and engagement
We are looking for someone who is:
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Organised and detail-focused
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Comfortable with digital systems (WordPress, Mailchimp or similar)
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Interested in member engagement and growth
Time commitment: approximately 4–6 hours per month.
👉 Read the full role description here
The Canterbury Society plays an active role in:
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Heritage and conservation
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Planning and civic policy
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Public realm and streetscape issues
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Cultural and community initiatives
Strong governance and membership management underpin all of this work.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please contact: chair@canterburysociety.org.uk
Please include a short note outlining:
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Your relevant experience
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Why you would like to support the Society
We welcome interest from members and from those new to the Society.