The Rochester Bridge Trust is a charity which has provided crossings of the River Medway since 1399. The Trust also promotes awareness and understanding of civil engineering; runs local history events and exhibitions; and makes grants for heritage structures and education projects.

An excellent and efficient Secretary is required to support the Chief Executive and the Trust’s small team of part-time staff. You must have very good attention to detail, be able to work quickly and accurately in a busy environment and be prepared to take responsibility for the organisation and smooth running of events and the maintenance of systems. Discretion and the ability to communicate effectively with managers and other colleagues is vital.

This is a traditional secretarial role requiring fast typing speeds as well as knowledge of other MSOffice packages. Potential applicants are encouraged to find out more about our work at our websites www.rochesterbridge trust.org.uk and www.rbt.org.uk.

The post is 30 hours per week with the usual working hours being 8.30am to 2.30pm Monday and Wednesday and 8.30am to 6.00pm Tuesday and Thursday (with exact times being subject to negotiation). The office is generally closed on Fridays. The postholder will be required to work on other days from time to time to support occasional evening and weekend events, for which overtime or time off in lieu will be granted.

To apply please send a CV together with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position to secretary@rbt.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 12 October 2016. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 31 October 2016.