Secretary
—Jan 06, 2025
The roles are:
As you will be aware the allotments comprise of two sites, one in Downend and one in Soundwell, and are privately run under lease from the Council which will be renewed shortly. The Committee sets rents and deals with all aspects of running the allotments for the benefit of the allotment holders. This means greater flexibility and lower rents than council run sites but with a large site means the committee needs to be focused and willing to commit time and energy to improving our site and dealing with day-to-day aspects of running this.
Without the committee we would have to hand back to the Council the management of the site with the ensuing changes that would occur to both management and rent. We don’t believe any plot holder would like to see this happen.
The opportunities that we have available are as follows:
The role of a chairperson, in the context of allotments, involves several key responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation and management of the allotment site. Here are some of the main duties a chairperson might have:
The secretary is responsible for:
The secretary plays a crucial role in the overall management and operation of the allotment site, acting as a central hub for communication and administration. This role requires good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people.
To be able to carry out the secretary role the person should have access to a computer and be able to work with spreadsheets. An awareness of data protection is also essential.
The role of a lead steward typically involves several key responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation, maintenance, and community engagement of the Downend allotment site. Here are some common duties and roles associated with a lead steward:
If you are interested in any of the roles (all are open to any gender) we would love to hear from you by emailing ssallotmentsecretaries@gmail.com Please remember that without you, the allotment cannot operate and would not be a success so please come forward if you feel you could help.