Training: Co-op secretary II: Putting your learning into practice

About the training

We understand that the role of a co-op secretary is complex. So, this year we have decided to run an in-person session to provide further support and practical training to anyone who has previously attended our Essential Co-op Secretary training.  

This further training will equip you with a suite of practical plans covering every event in an annual governance cycle. We will also ensure you have the knowledge to deliver on all your responsibilities as secretary of your organisation.

IMPORTANT: This training course does not cover the essential skills required to be a co-op secretary. It is designed for those that have previously attended our Training: Co-op secretary - Part 1 - Essential skills (previously named; Training: Essential co-op secretary) and looking to put their learnings into practice. 

Format

• This training course will take place in-person for 6 hours
• There will be a number of practical exercises where we’ll support attendees to create their governance yearly plan
• There will be an expectation to engage in discussion on governance themes, solve hypothetical (and real) governance problems and consult constitutional documents to evidence the planning decision-making
• Refreshments and lunch will be provided

How much does it cost?

• £150 + VAT for members of Co-operatives UK.
• £220 + VAT for non-members. Co-operatives UK members receive 30% off all paid events – plus LOTS more benefits. Learn about Co-operatives UK membership.

Interested in attending Secretary I and Secretary II

• Get a discount when booking onto both training courses at the same time
• Email [email protected] to make your bookings and gain the discount
• £180 + VAT (discounted from £210) for members of Co-operatives UK
• £262 + VAT (discounted from £305) for non-members. Co-operatives UK members receive 30% off all paid events – plus LOTS more benefits. Learn about Co-operatives UK membership.

What attendees will learn

• How to actually do the job of being a secretary
• The things to think about and when to think about them
• What falls within a secretaries remit and how to ensure nothing falls through the cracks (…by planning everything in advance)

Who should attend

• Those who have completed the Co-operatives UK Training: Co-op secretary - Part 1 - Essential skills (previously named; Training: Essential co-op secretary) course at least 6 months ago.
• Experienced secretaries that have not attended the Training: Co-op secretary - Part 1 - Essential skills course can contact [email protected] to check if the course is suitable as a stand-alone.

About the trainers

Dane works in our Advice team and is the first point of contact for all governance and legal enquiries. Dane specialises in providing advice and guidance to new start co-operatives and mutuals looking to incorporate and supports all types of co-ops with their governance arrangements, processes and policies.

Dane also acts as account manager to members that have set up in the last two years and provides guidance to them on all aspects of their governance calendar. He has many years of experience dealing with customers in the retail sector as well as clients in the corporate world.

Emma is a member of Co-operatives UK's Leadership Team (and has been advising co-operatives and mutuals of all sizes on all aspects of governance for over 20 years. As the head of Co-operatives UK’s Advice Team, she leads on our chargeable services work and, alongside the rest of the team, ensures that we are the place for our members to find the advice they need. Emma is the author of the Co-operative Code of Governance and specialises in offering expert advice to co-operative boards.