Bridgnorth RFC

Committee roles for Season 24-25

Looking forward and planning for Season 24-25 and beyond, our dedicated Chair Karen Sawbridge and Secretary Liz Rochelle stand down from their current roles at the 2024 AGM due to our constitutional policy. Mark Heys our current Treasurer will also be standing down.

Could you consider devoting the time and energy to either role?

Please don’t hesitate to contact either if you want to understand a bit more about what is involved.

Email Contact -

chairman@bridgnorthrugbyclub.co.uk

secretary@bridgnorthrugbyclub.co.uk

Brief Summary of roles –

Chair

Purpose: To provide vision, leadership, and business planning to help develop all aspects of the club, from playing and team development to running the business and fundraising.  

Key aspects of the role

1. Chair main committee meetings, any extra ordinary general meeting and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) Attend Directors meetings and supply any updates as required.

2. Implement policies and strategies

Use the latest legislation to ensure health, safety and welfare policies are implemented. Lead the creation of the club development and business plans.

3. Ensure club representation

Make sure the club is represented at the RFU AGM and local Constituent Body (CB) meetings. Represent the club on match days.

Is this role for you? If you are a charismatic and inspiring leader with experience in effective management and business administration, strong communication skills, and a diplomatic and discreet manner, you could hold the most prestigious, highly respected and incredibly rewarding position within the club, ensuring that the club reaches its full potential.

Honorary Secretary

 Purpose To provide an efficient administration service to the club, ensuring the club functions smoothly and effectively and be the main communication link between internal and external stakeholders, including the Committee, sub-committees, club members and other clubs/leagues

Key aspects of the role

1. Manage and maintain record keeping, manage all inward and outward club correspondence.
2. Lead meeting organisation, organise the AGM, Management Committee and club meetings, preparing agendas and paperwork, taking minutes and ensuring the distribution of the right paperwork to relevant individuals in the club.
3. Maintain communication between other bodies Communicate any important matters between the RFU, CB and leagues, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the rules of each respective body and provide all details as necessary to the RFU and your CB.

Is this role for you? If you are a capable manager who gets things done through strong communication, IT and delegation skills, as well as experience in administration and meeting procedures, you could hold a high profile and highly respected post in your club.

Honorary Treasurer

Purpose : To manage club finances, contribute to strategic business planning and review and recommend financial policies for the club to ensure that the finance work appropriately for the club.

Key aspects of the role

1. Lead on all financial issues: Plan and monitor a budget each year; prepare and present the accounts for the end of year financial report and keep the committee informed of any trends and issues. If relevant, .
2. Manage financial transactions, subscriptions and contracts Prepare and submit any relevant statutory documents. Renew insurances annually and ensure the club has paid relevant affiliation fees.
3. Monitor commercial activity in conjunction with the bar manager.

Is this role for you? If you are financially knowledgeable, with skills covering bookkeeping, accounting, with accurate record-keeping, computer and numerical skills, you could fulfil a respected role in the club and provide a vital service.