
To continue our work delivering services to gardeners in Lambeth and beyond, we need more helpers.
Activities like the weekend Hut, flower shows and community events don’t just happen on the day. There are a few people doing an awful lot of work behind the scenes to make the magic occur.
We are all volunteers. We know most people these days lead exceptionally busy lives. But if you have the skills and some time to help with some of the admin, that would help to share the load.
We also welcome fresh ideas and thoughts – but we need people to turn them into action.
Existing posts and a brief summary of the role:
Chair | Leads on governance, strategy & development Chairs Committee meetings, AGM & EGMs With Secretary, ensures LHS is compliant with Charity Commission regulations |
Vice-chair | Assists the Chair Exercises Chair’s discretionary powers when Chair is unavailable or conflicted |
Secretary | Administrative lead for the Society Draws up agendas and writes minutes for committee meetings |
Treasurer | Ensures LHS is compliant with Charity Commission financial regulations and reporting Monitors income and expenditure Alerts the committee to any areas of concern Takes cash to the bank Authorised signatory for bank accounts Manages funds on deposit Checks & pays invoices Manages rent, rates & insurances |
Vice-Treasurer | Assists the Treasurer in their duties Authorised signatory for bank account |
Trading Secretary | Takes the lead in ensuring the Hut has reasonable levels of stock as agreed by committee Holds delegated authority to order stock to pre-agreed levels Receives, checks & price-tags deliveries of stock |
Outings officer | Draws up an annual programme of outings, to be agreed by the committee Produces flyers and booking forms Organises outings |
Publicity officer | Produces monthly email, publicity material for the society and its events Runs social media accounts |
Show secretary | Leads in drawing up show schedules Books judges Manages the operation of LHS Shows (including at Lambeth Country Show) on the day Liaises with RHS and national societies over prizes and medals Ensures cups are collected and presented to latest winners |
Membership secretary | Maintains the database of members Issues renewal notices & reminders |
Website manager | Maintains the website |
Bulletin (print newsletter) editor | Takes the lead in publishing bulletins Agrees timetable and contents with the committee Commissions content for the bulletin as necessary Designs & creates bulletin as pdf Sees bulletin to production stage, liaising with printers as necessary. |
Talks & Events Organiser | Organises talks & member events other than Shows Identifies & books external speakers Ensures suitable locations, audio-visual resources, catering |
Health & Safety Officer | Ensures that Health & Safety Policy is up to date Ensures that required certifications are kept current Provides training as appropriate |