Northants LTA Vacancies
As part of our mission to grow tennis in Northamptonshire we are looking to recruit individuals (or an individual) with a passion for making a difference.
Our organization embraces the principles of openness and diversity as core values, fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, talents, and experiences.
Volunteer Honorary Secretary
What’s the role?
The Secretary is an officer of Northamptonshire Tennis. However, applicants need not necessarily have a background or involvement in tennis as the role is a secretarial and admin role. Support and mentoring will be provided for the successful candidate.
The role ensures the effective organisation of meetings and the maintenance of documentation which supports good governance so, helping it meet its legal and future charitable obligations.
The successful candidate would be expected to join the current Management Committee.
Key aspects of the role would require:
- Arrange Trustee meeting dates and location in line with the LTA meeting cycle
- Request papers from attending members - in the format agreed from time to time
- Produce and circulate an agenda after consultation with the Chair
- To ensure the organisation records decisions and actions taken at committee meetings
- To produce and circulate accurate minutes and action points from the meetings
- To ensure a register of members of the organisation is in place together with a Declaration of interest and code of conduct register
- In conjunction with the Chair, organise and oversee the AGM, and any EGMs, in line the constitution
- Work with the Administrator to ensure documentation supporting the governance of Northamptonshire Tennis is stored electronically, adequately backed up and available to review as required.
- Work with the Administrator/Communications lead to ensure the latest version of documents and policies that should be available publicly are available on the County Website.
- To be a formal point contact for external correspondence.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who can bring teamwork, integrity, and excellence in their work. Previous experience could include:
- Company Secretarial work
- Legal background
- Secretarial experience on Tennis Club or Sports Club Committees
- Office Secretarial and Admin experience
Download the full Job Description and how to apply here.
Volunteer County Safeguarding Officer (CSO)
What’s the role?
The successful candidate would join the current Management Committee and be responsible for promoting and embedding a culture of safeguarding in the county and act as a point of contact for the County and between the Regional Safeguarding Officer and the LTA Safeguarding Team. The CSO would ensure that the County is fully compliant with the Safeguarding requirements for LTA County Associations and review and update all policies on a regular basis, ensuring County coaches and the Management Committee are aware with correct policies and procedures. In addition, the successful candidate will assist in supporting registered venues to put in place procedures to safeguard children (U18), adults and engage with venue Welfare Officers.
Key aspects of the role would require:
- Attending County committee meetings per year (normally four)
- Attending the LTA Safeguarding conference and other forums as required
- Completing the LTA safeguarding course (3 hours)
- Holding a current enhanced DBS/ applying if not currently held
- Engaging with venues and Welfare Officers on safeguarding matters and updates
- Encouraging registered venues to achieve minimum safeguarding standards, such as having a trained Welfare Officer, policies & codes of conduct and signposting to local courses
- Reviewing and updating county safeguarding policies and checklists on a regular basis to ensure compliance with LTA safeguarding guidance
- Relaying communications from the LTA safeguarding team to the management committee
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who can promote safeguarding and will bring teamwork, integrity, and excellence in their work. Previous experience could include:
- Current Venue Safeguarding Officer
- Working with tennis venues
- Working with volunteers
- Working with children
- Work within safeguarding/adults at risk
Download the full Job Description and how to apply here.
