Could you be the driving force in NSA Marches Region?

18^th May 2018

The nine regions of the National Sheep Association (NSA) are integral to the organisation’s success, feeding the views and needs of grassroots farmers into all areas of work and providing forums and events for NSA members to share experiences, air opinions and gain information. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of this network, with NSA Marches Region looking for a new secretary to organise and co-ordinate its presence in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

NSA Marches Region is looking for a self-motivated individual to make this role their own and work with the small and friendly team of regional sheep farming committee members to drive the profile and activity of NSA in the area. It would suit anyone with good organisation skills and an interest in promoting the interests of the sheep sector.

This flexible role, paid for by NSA Marches Region on an honorarium basis, includes:-

• Organising and taking minutes at four committee meetings annually, to include an Annual Regional Members’ Meeting.
• Arranging and participating in two NSA Marches Region events annually (such as farm walks, evening meetings or social events) and a biennial NSA Marches Region Next Generation event.
• Co-ordinating NSA Marches Region involvement in the biennial NSA Sheep Event.
• Attending three NSA Regional Managers Meetings (whole day meetings) at NSA Head Office, Worcestershire, annually.

Applications close at end of play on Wednesday 6^th June. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12^th June at Malvern, Worcestershire. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to enquiries@nationlsheep.org.uk or NSA, The Sheep Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PH. Please call Antony Spencer, NSA Marches Region Chairman, on 07973 301954 to discuss the role - or email any questions to Joanne Briggs at NSA Head Office at joanne@nationalsheep.org.uk. 

Additional information: The full job description (available to download below) includes a long list of responsibilities, but do not be put off (!) as many of these are minor tasks and can be done in conjuction with a supportive team at NSA Head Office.