Legal & Trust Officer Birmingham, England
Job description
We are seeking someone to play a key role in the work of the West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church. Based at our office in Yardley, Birmingham, you will be the principal point of contact with the Synod’s solicitors and will work with the Property Officer to take the lead in transactions relating to land and property matters. You will support the work of local churches, both in relation to individual matters and by promoting an awareness of their various legal obligations as local charities. This role supports the work of the Resources & Compliance Committee and the Trust Company Board, including undertaking the role of Company Secretary.
You will need to be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with good problem-solving skills, who is able to work effectively as part of a team and also on your own initiative. You will have experience of legal and governance matters, preferably relevant to a church charity, and must be able to learn quickly about the way the Synod works and be able to represent it and the wider United Reformed Church in a range of settings.
