Jobs, Board Positions & Internships

Hope for a Child is a Guernsey-based charitable company that exists to enable children to thrive. We  work alongside communities in Malawi to help them tackle the biggest challenges facing children through social entrepreneurship.

We use business as a powerful tool for poverty alleviation. It is only when low income households can access essential products and services, employment and markets for their produce that inclusive development takes place. 

Through social enterprises we supply drinking water, provide care and education to vulnerable children, market smallholder produce and give artisans access to European markets. We help low-income households to improve their financial position through business training and basic financial services.

We raise funds in Guernsey to invest in these activities primarily through The Big Summer Lottery, The £5 Lottery Club and Hope Store.

Board Secretary

The Board Secretary is a key member of the governance team at Hope for a Child, responsible for supporting the smooth operation of the board and ensuring effective communication across the organisation. The role involves becoming a Director of the company and is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a small organisation focused on improving children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Scheduling board meetings, AGMs, and any additional board events. Prepare and circulate agendas, minutes, and other materials.

  • Record minutes during meetings, ensuring documentation and circulation of key discussions, decisions, and action points.

  • Coordinate communication between board members, management, and other stakeholders.

  • Maintain an organised archive of board documents and correspondence.

  • Support board members with information requests and ensure timely distribution of necessary materials.

  • Collaborate with the CEO and Treasurer to support governance practices aligned with the organisation’s mission.

  • Support with other general business administration as and where required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • A positive, can-do attitude. Proactive and reliable.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

  • A commitment to the mission of Hope for a Child and a passion for making a positive impact.

  • Company secretarial experience is reliable.

Time Commitment:

The Secretary is expected to attend face-to-face quarterly board meetings (with occasional extraordinary meetings) and work independently to plan for meetings and review key information.

Work outside of meetings can be carried out from home or from our office.

The estimated time commitment is 10-12 hours per month. The position is for an initial 12 months, renewable by mutual agreement.

Pay

£5,040 / year

To apply

Application deadline: 16th May 2025.

Feel free to get in touch for a chat about us and the position.

To apply, email tom@hopeforachild.org.uk with a bit about yourself, your qualifications and why you are interested in the position. If we feel like you could be a good match we will invite you for an informal chat.