Roles and Responsibilities of Provincial Officers

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROVINCIAL OFFICERS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Provincial Grand Master ................................................................................................................ 3
Deputy and Assistant Provincial Grand Masters ............................................................................... 6
Provincial Grand Wardens ............................................................................................................. 8
Provincial Grand Chaplain .............................................................................................................. 9
Provincial Grand Treasurer .......................................................................................................... 10
Provincial Grand Registrar ........................................................................................................... 11
Provincial Grand Secretary........................................................................................................... 12
Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies ...................................................................................... 14
Provincial Grand Sword Bearer .................................................................................................... 16
Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works ................................................................................... 17
Provincial Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies ......................................................................... 18
Provincial Grand Almoner ............................................................................................................ 19
Provincial Grand Charity Steward ................................................................................................. 20
Provincial Grand Mentor ............................................................................................................. 21
Provincial Grand Orator (Preceptor) ............................................................................................. 22
Provincial Grand Deacons ............................................................................................................ 23
Provincial Assistant Grand Secretary............................................................................................. 24
Provincial Assistant Directors of Ceremonies................................................................................. 25
Provincial Grand Organist ............................................................................................................ 26
Provincial Grand Standard Bearers ............................................................................................... 27
Provincial Grand Pursuivant ......................................................................................................... 28
Provincial Grand Stewards ........................................................................................................... 29
Provincial Grand Tyler ................................................................................................................. 30
Provincial Membership Officer..................................................................................................... 31
Provincial Communications Officer ............................................................................................... 32
Provincial Marketing Officer ........................................................................................................ 33
Visiting Lodge Officer .................................................................................................................. 35
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Provincial Grand Master
Role
❖ To provide effective and efficient leadership and management of the Province.
❖ To provide external and internal representation of the Province.
Responsibilities
Internal
To secure a strong long-term future for Freemasonry in the Province by: -
❖ Inspiring, motivating and energising the membership to enjoy their freemasonry,
contributing to the best of their ability at a level with which they are comfortable.
❖ Creating and communicating in a variety of ways, including via social media, a positive
atmosphere about our future and our role in society.
❖ Creating and communicating a strong, clear vision for success.
❖ Setting objectives and goals which are measurable and monitorable which will
demonstrate success in achieving the vision.
❖ Ensuring that aims and objectives are monitored and reviewed to demonstrate
continuous improvement over the tenure of the office.
To ensure the Executive and the senior leaders in the Province are capable and able to
contribute to the leadership requirements by: -
❖ Carefully selecting the Executive and the senior team on the basis of ability and
potential.
❖ Training, developing and coaching the Executive and the senior officers so that they
can give of their best.
❖ Ensuring that there is a clear plan for succession at all levels, including ProvGM.
❖ Involving senior officers in the process of taking decisions about the running of the
Province.
❖ To provide a visible, accessible and approachable presence within the Province.
❖ To ensure that the administration of the Province is appropriately resourced and
delivers as efficiently as possible the support required to lodges and the Province in
general.
❖ To act as the face of freemasonry in our communities; to be, or ensure that the right
members of the Executive and the senior team are, the main sources of contact with
media/press, civic dignitaries, attend civic occasions, liaise with the churches and
other organisations.
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❖ To ensure that you are satisfied with all arrangements regarding organisational
structures for running the Province, securing professional advice, running Provincial
charitable funds etc.
❖ To ensure that relations with the Royal Arch and other Orders are harmonious and
mutually supportive.
❖ To ensure that proper financial management, accounting systems and internal
controls are established within the Province. and that they are maintained and
periodically examined to ensure the security and correct application of, and proper
accounting for, all funds and investments under the control of Province and its lodges
and chapters.
❖ To be the final decision maker on all matters including aspects of discipline (including
recommendations to UGLE where appropriate), provincial appointments and
recommendations for Grand ranks.
❖ To ensure a Province-wide awareness of the need for regular recruitment of suitable
candidates and retention of members and to create a structured plan of action and
guidance to achieve positive results.
❖ To encourage members of the Province to learn about and consider joining the Holy
Royal Arch at an appropriate stage in their masonic journey.
❖ To promote mentoring at all levels of membership with particular emphasis on
developing every brother into a vital, valued and important part of his lodge, Province
and Freemasonry more widely.
❖ To promote awareness of the importance of charity; to create a broad awareness of
the Masonic Charity structure and procedures for applying for and securing aid where
appropriate, and to ensure that all members understand the importance of vigilance
in identifying potential cases of need.
❖ To report back to the Province on developments and the business of Grand Lodge and
Supreme Grand Chapter, together with changes to guidance, advice and the Book of
Constitutions brought about by decisions reached by the Rulers, Board or Committee
of General Purposes or Grand Lodge.
External
❖ To ensure that the Provincial vision and objectives are consistent with UGLE’s strategy and
plans for the future.
❖ To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces, significant masonic occasions
and/or to ensure the Province is suitably represented.
❖ To attend UGLE quarterly communications, and annual investiture meetings.
❖ To contribute positively to any UGLE committees or working groups to which you may be
invited.
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❖ To represent the Province at the Provincial Grand Masters forum and at regional Provincial
fora.
❖ To provide to UGLE, and to be available to discuss with UGLE, reports and information
requested in order to support the discharge of the role and responsibilities.
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Deputy and Assistant Provincial Grand Masters
Role
❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Master with the execution of his duties.
❖ To undertake the duties outlined in the patent of office.
❖ To be a member of the Provincial Executive.
❖ To undertake the executive functional leadership roles outlined in the Provincial Strategic Plan
and to assist with its delivery.
❖ To undertake such duties as may be determined from time to time by the Provincial Grand
Master
Responsibilities
Internal
❖ Inspiring, motivating and energising the membership to enjoy their freemasonry, contributing
to the best of their ability at a level with which they are comfortable.
❖ Setting objectives and goals which are measurable and monitorable which will demonstrate
success in achieving the vision.
❖ Ensuring that aims and objectives are monitored and reviewed to demonstrate continuous
improvement over the tenure of the office.
To ensure the senior leaders in the Province are capable and able to contribute to the leadership
requirements by: -
❖ Training, developing and coaching the senior officers so that they can give of their best.
❖ Involving senior officers in the process of taking decisions about the running of the Province.
❖ To attend upon the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, the scheduled four provincial
team visits and any special occasions (such as Centenary, Thanksgiving and Banner Dedication
meetings) which may fall due during the tenure of office.
❖ To ensure that the administration of the Province is appropriately resourced and delivers as
efficiently as possible the support required to lodges and the Province in general.
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❖ To act as the face of freemasonry in our communities; to be, or ensure that the right members
of the senior team are, the main sources of contact with media/press, civic dignitaries, attend
civic occasions, liaise with the churches and other organisations.
❖ To ensure a Province-wide awareness of the need for regular recruitment of suitable candidates
and retention of members and to create a structured plan of action and guidance to achieve
positive results.
❖ To ensure that relations with the Royal Arch and other Orders are harmonious and mutually
supportive.
❖ To encourage members of the Province to learn about and consider joining the Holy Royal Arch
at an appropriate stage in their masonic journey.
❖ To promote mentoring at all levels of membership with particular emphasis on developing every
brother into a vital, valued and important part of his lodge, Province and Freemasonry more
widely.
❖ To promote awareness of the importance of charity; to create a broad awareness of the
Masonic Charity structure and procedures for applying for and securing aid where appropriate,
and to ensure that all members understand the importance of vigilance in identifying potential
cases of need.
External
❖ To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces, significant masonic occasions as
required.
❖ To attend UGLE quarterly communications and annual investiture meetings.
invited.
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Provincial Grand Wardens
Role
❖ To be an effective role model for the Province by displaying high standards and leadership.
❖ To undertake the duties outlined in the procedures, guidelines and information for acting
provincial officers.
❖ To be a member of the Provincial Grand Master’s Council.
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To represent the Provincial Grand Master at specified Installation Meetings and to report upon
same.
❖ To accompany the Provincial Grand Master at specified Installation Meetings.
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Provincial Grand Chaplain
Role
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To deliver an oration at special occasions (such as Centenary, Thanksgiving and Banner
Dedication meetings).
❖ To attend on a ‘Chain’ as an Acting Provincial Grand Warden at Installation meetings and to
liaise with the Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies ‘on duty’.
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Provincial Grand Treasurer
Role
❖ To be a member of the Provincial Grand Master’s Council
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To maintain accurate books and records of the general accounts of the Province and any other
funds placed under his direct control.
❖ To produce end of year accounts and balance sheets of same for submission to Provincial Grand
Lodge.
❖ To produce budgets and projections to ensure that, by setting appropriate levels for dues and
fees, the Province remains in good financial health.
❖ To maintain a watching brief over all other Provincial funds, not under his direct control, and
reporting as necessary.
❖ To attend Provincial Executive Meetings, when required.
❖ To review all lodge accounts to ensure compliance with the Book of Constitutions and reporting
as necessary on problem areas.
❖ To act as a point of reference for lodge treasurers (or any other lodge official who may be in
control of lodge funds) providing advice/guidance as required.
❖ To act as a conduit between Province and lodges to ensure advice of, and compliance with,
statutory or policy changes
❖ To undertake Rule 74 Book of Constitution investigations, and report accordingly, as directed.
❖ To ensure that appropriate insurance cover is in place on fixed assets and that personal cover
and indemnities are kept up to date.
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Provincial Grand Registrar
Role
❖ To advise the Provincial Grand Master on all compliance and governance issues and to give a
legal steer as appropriate.
❖ To be a member of the Provincial Grand Master’s Council
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To ensure compliance with GDPR.
❖ To attend Provincial Executive Meetings, when required.
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Provincial Grand Secretary
Role
❖ To represent the Provincial Grand Master at specified Installation Meetings and to report upon
same.
❖ To be a member of the Executive.
and to assist with its delivery with particular reference to the effective functioning of the
Provincial Secretariat.
Master.
Responsibilities
Internal
❖ To train, develop and coach lodge secretaries so that they can give of their best.
❖ To ensure that the provincial office is appropriately manned and open for the benefit of the
members whilst allowing sufficient flexibility for absence on other duties, that the
administration of the Province is appropriately resourced and delivers as efficiently as possible
the support required to lodges and the Province in general.
❖ To be the nominated data controller for the Province.
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❖ To oversee internal communications and correspondence issues.
❖ To ensure a Province-wide awareness of the need for regular recruitment of suitable candidates
and retention of members and to create a structured plan of action and guidance to achieve
positive results.
supportive.
cases of need.
External responsibilities
❖ To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces’, significant masonic occasions as
required.
invited.
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Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies
Role
❖ To be a member of the Executive.
❖ To undertake or oversee all Director of Ceremonies duties at provincial functions.
❖ To represent the Provincial Grand Master at selected Installation Meetings and to report upon
same.
and to assist with its delivery, particularly in respect of ritual and protocol.
Master.
Responsibilities
Internal
❖ Setting objectives and goals which are measurable and monitorable which will demonstrate
success in achieving the vision.
❖ To ensure the senior leaders in the Province are capable and able to contribute to the leadership
requirements by training, developing and coaching Deputy Directors of Ceremonies so that they
can give of their best.
❖ To be responsible for all protocols & ceremonial for the Province of Berkshire maintaining
excellence and enjoyment in everything we do.
❖ To be responsible for Provincial Team Outings, Banner Dedications, Centenary & Anniversary
Meetings, Consecrations, Provincial Grand Lodge and any special events.
❖ To oversee Acting Provincial Grand Deacons, Provincial ADC’s, Provincial Standard Bearers,
Provincial Pursuivant & Provincial Tyler and their visit to Lodge LOI & to select a Coordinator.
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❖ To update the Deputies Protocol manual.
❖ To arrange the Meeting, and hosting, the Deputy GDC’s Visitations Allocation of Escorts for the
Provincial Chain Visitations throughout the Year.
❖ To maintain the yearly Provincial Visitations Table, and distributing any changes to the
Provincial Executive, Deputy GDC’s, Provincial Wardens and the relevant lodge(s).
❖ To be involved with the Director of Ceremonies & Preceptors Course.
❖ To escort and/or arranging for a DepGDC Escort for the Provincial Grand Master on Personal
visits to Lodges.
❖ To be available for ‘Open Days’ and other events arranged in the name of the PGL of Berkshire.
❖ To escort a new Chain on his first outing and also both Provincial Grand Wardens on their first
outing as Representatives of the Provincial Grand Master.
❖ To provide specific guidance & instruction to new Provincial Grand Stewards at Provincial Grand
Lodge.
❖ To update of Provincial Protocols & Procedures on ‘SharePoint’
supportive.
brother/companion into a vital, valued and important part of his lodge, chapter, Province and
Freemasonry more widely.
cases of need.
External
❖ To act as the face of freemasonry in our communities. to be, or ensure that the right members
of the senior team are, the main sources of contact with media/press, civic dignitaries, attend
civic occasions, liaise with the churches and other organisations.
❖ To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces’, significant masonic occasions as
required.
invited.
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Provincial Grand Sword Bearer
Role
Master.
Responsibilities
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Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works
Role
❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Master and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master with the
execution of their duties.
❖ To advise the Deputy Provincial Grand Master in respect of matters relating to legal compliance,
Health & Safety and the effective running of masonic buildings situated within the Province.
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ In compliance with UGLE guidelines to assist and advise the Deputy Provincial Grand Master in
respect of matters relating to masonic buildings at which Berkshire masons attend meetings.
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Provincial Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies
Role
❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies with the
❖ To undertake all Director of Ceremonies duties as determined by the Provincial Grand Director
of Ceremonies.
Master or the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Responsibilities
❖ To secure a strong long-term future for Freemasonry in the Province by inspiring, motivating
and energising the membership to enjoy their freemasonry, contributing to the best of their
ability at a level with which they are comfortable.
❖ Under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, to be responsible for all
Protocols & Ceremonial for the Province of Berkshire maintaining excellence and enjoyment in
everything we do.
❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies in the discharge of his duties at Provincial
Team Outings, Banner Dedications, Centenary & Anniversary Meetings, Consecrations,
Provincial Grand Lodge and any special events.
❖ Under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, to be involved with the
Director of Ceremonies & Preceptors Course.
❖ Under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, to escort the Provincial
Grand Master on Personal visits to Lodges.
❖ Under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, to be available for ‘Open
Days’ and other events arranged in the name of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Berkshire.
brother into a vital, valued and important part of his lodge, Province and Freemasonry more
widely.
supportive.
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Provincial Grand Almoner
Role
❖ To provide support, guidance and advice to all Lodge Almoners in the Province, as well as
managing various petitions for assistance.
❖ To use his best endeavours to assist members of the Province and/or their dependants who are
experiencing financial distress and to assist with the acquisition of medical treatment.
❖ To be a core member of the Provincial Care Team.
❖ To provide ex officio guidance and support to the Berkshire Masonic Charity.
Master
Responsibilities
❖ On a day to day basis to be involved with managing requests for help and communicating with
the Masonic Charities.
❖ On behalf of the Province, to perform his duties as an elected member of the Masonic Charitable
Foundation.
❖ To oversee the disbursement of funds as required.
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Provincial Grand Charity Steward
Role
❖ To oversee all matters relating to Charity within the Province.
❖ To work with the Provincial Executive on agreeing and implementing policy on fund raising and
the distribution of funds.
❖ To undertake the role of the festival secretary for the Berkshire 2023 Festival
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To advise Lodge and Chapter Charity Stewards on best practice for fund raising, holding charity
funds, maintaining records and the distribution of funds.
❖ On behalf of the Province, to perform his duties as an elected member of the Masonic Charitable
Foundation.
❖ To work with the Berkshire Masonic Charity in arranging fund raising events on behalf of the
Province. To attend upon the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, the scheduled four
provincial team visits and any special occasions (such as Centenary, Thanksgiving and Banner
Dedication meetings) which may fall due during the tenure of office.
liaise with the Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies ‘on duty.
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Provincial Grand Mentor
Role
❖ To create a mentoring culture within the Province and to recognise and celebrate mentoring
excellence.
❖ To prepare Mentoring guidance, literature and information tailored for the Province.
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To support lodges by providing advice, guidance training, coaching, support, advice, information
and by sharing best practice techniques with and to Group & Lodge Mentors and to organise
training for same.
❖ To arrange Masonic awareness and development seminars.
❖ To identify and share good practice in mentoring around the Province
❖ To liaise with the Provincial Membership Officer and the Provincial Preceptor to ensure a
complementary approach and symbiotic outcome.
❖ To oversee the provision of appropriate literature and information for each initiate so that all
new members receive the information, personal contact and encouraging support appropriate
to their individual needs.
❖ To measure the effectiveness of the scheme in the Province and to report to the Provincial
Executive on successes, problems and initiatives.
❖ As appropriate, to share experience with other Provinces to encourage the development of
proven mentoring practices.
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Provincial Grand Orator (Preceptor)
Role
❖ To promote learning and development opportunities available to our membership.
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To enhance and improve the quality of the masonic journey by supporting and promoting
masonic knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Masonic ritual, history and tradition.
❖ To determine and deliver the Provincial Strategic Learning & Development requirement in line
with UGLE developments.
❖ To meet expressed Learning & Development expectations with a view to attraction,
engagement and retention of members.
❖ To improve confidence and proficiency in explaining Freemasonry to others.
❖ To be an agent for cultural change.
❖ To provide leadership development support.
❖ To foster and satisfy curiosity of all brethren and companions.
❖ To provide guidance so as to embed learning & personal development as integral to normal
business.
❖ To support the needs of the Royal Arch as well as the Craft.
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Provincial Grand Deacons
Role
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To visit and to report upon Lodges of Instruction under the direction of the Provincial Grand
Director of Ceremonies.
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Provincial Assistant Grand Secretary
Role
❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Secretary with the execution of
their duties.
❖ To train, develop and coach lodge secretaries so that they can give of their best.
❖ To ensure that the provincial office is appropriately manned and open for the benefit of the
members whilst allowing sufficient flexibility for absence on other duties, that the
administration of the Province is appropriately resourced and delivers as efficiently as possible
the support required to lodges and the Province in general
Master and the Provincial Grand Secretary.
Responsibilities
❖ To be in a position to take over the role of the Provincial Grand Secretary in the event of an
emergency.
❖ To be fully conversant with Book of Constitutions to ensure compliance.
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Provincial Assistant Directors of Ceremonies
Role
Master.
Responsibilities
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Provincial Grand Organist
Role
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To ensure the provision of a provincial choir for lodge consecrations and similar events.
❖ To advise lodges on all issues relating to masonic music.
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Provincial Grand Standard Bearers
Role
Master.
Responsibilities
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Provincial Grand Pursuivant
Role
Master.
Responsibilities
meetings) which may fall due during the tenure of office. To visit and to report upon Lodges of
Instruction under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
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Provincial Grand Stewards
Role
❖ To serve the Province of Berkshire and the Provincial Grand Master.
Master and the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Responsibilities
❖ To attend upon the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, the scheduled four
provincial team visits and any special occasions (such as Centenary, Thanksgiving and Banner
Dedication meetings) which may fall due during the tenure of office and assist in other duties
as directed.
❖ To escort the DepPGM, APGM’s to non-installation meetings acting as their DC on the evening
(reporting to ProvDepGDC1).
❖ To join the Berkshire Provincial Grand Stewards’ Lodge, attend both rehearsals and meetings,
and to contribute to that lodge to the best of your ability.
❖ To proactively support other Provincial activities and promote the Province generally to other
Brethren to enhance engagement.
❖ To act as Ambassadors for the Province and to be the best you can in terms of ritual, dress
code and demeanour, and set an example of excellence to others.
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Provincial Grand Tyler
Role
Master.
Responsibilities
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Provincial Membership Officer
Role
❖ To work with the relevant Assistant Provincial Grand Master to deliver steps 1-6 of the Members
Pathway.
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To promote coordinate, motivate, encourage and assist Lodges to develop and implement a
membership strategy, enabling them to attract, introduce and retain suitable new members.
❖ To identify and share good practice.
❖ To provide Lodges with tools to support their efforts.
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Provincial Communications Officer
Role
❖ In conjunction with the relevant Assistant Provincial Grand Master, to be responsible for
developing and maintaining communications strategies to meet the objectives of the Provincial
Executive and effectively represent Berkshire Freemasonry to the membership, their families
and the general public in accordance with the strategic recommendations and narrative defined
by UGLE.
❖ To oversee all communications, advertising and promotional activities.
❖ To evaluate research, membership feedback and media results, and implement
communications plan alterations as needed.
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To support the Provincial Executive, Provincial Officers and Teams to communicate their
objectives to the right audience whether it be internal or external by delivering the specific
communications services commissioned by them.
❖ To develop and implement an annual communications plan that details the year’s activity to
meet agreed objectives and deliver all communications activity within the agreed budget.
❖ To manage all aspects of print production, receipt and distribution.
❖ To achieve frequent, timely and positive media coverage across all available media.
❖ To manage the communication relationship with the Provincial Executive, Berkshire
Freemasons, UGLE and external parties by proactively establishing and maintaining effective
working team relationships and extending help, assistance and direct involvement.
❖ To chair and coordinate regular meetings of the Communications Committee.
❖ To work with the Provincial Marketing Officer to develop and implement a Province-wide plan
to normalise Freemasonry within the public consciousness in Berkshire in accordance with the
UGLE strategic recommendations and narrative, working with all groups, committees and
Provincial Officers for its execution.
❖ To be the referral person for all questions on communications matters from all groups,
committees and Provincial Officers.
❖ Where appropriate, to write draft speeches for other officers and review proposed speeches
with the Executive to ensure consistency of communications message.
❖ To oversee the development and coordination of multimedia packages; letters, brochures,
video, displays etc. for particular assignments as commissioned by the above.
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Provincial Marketing Officer
Role
❖ In conjunction with the relevant Assistant Provincial Grand Master, to be responsible for
developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet the objectives of the Provincial
Executive and consistently present Berkshire Freemasonry to the membership, their families
and the general public in accordance with the strategic recommendations and narrative
defined by UGLE.
❖ To be a member of the Provincial Grand Masters Council.
❖ To develop and implement brand guidelines and a brand management plan to support the
UGLE strategic recommendations that a coherent and aligned picture of Freemasonry be
painted.
❖ To ensure that all communications, advertising and promotional activities conform to the
brand guidelines and present a consistent public image of Freemasonry in accordance with
the strategic recommendations and narrative defined by UGLE.
❖ To evaluate research, membership feedback and media results, both locally and from UGLE,
and develop the brand as required.
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To support the Provincial Executive, Provincial Officers and Teams to communicate a common
message to all audiences, internal and external, with a consistent brand image that
‘Normalises Freemasonry within the Public Consciousness’ in accordance with the UGLE
recommendations.
❖ To develop and implement brand guidelines that ‘Contextualise, Modernise and Normalise’
the image of Freemasonry as defined by UGLE for all those Officers and Teams to members
and the general public.
❖ To deliver a brand toolkit to enable Provincial Officers and Teams to present a coherent and
consistent image of Freemasonry across all communications activities in accordance within
the UGLE strategic recommendations and narrative.
❖ To direct and coordinate the development and implementation of that consistent image of
Freemasonry across all communications activities ensuring that any and all content follows
the strategic recommendations and narrative defined by UGLE, and that no material is
released that counters this.
❖ To proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with The Provincial
Executive, Provincial Officers and Teams and to extend help, assistance and involvement to
the Communications Team and other groups and committees within the Province to
implement the brand guidelines and follow the strategic narrative.
❖ To work with the Provincial Communications Officer to develop and implement a Province-
wide plan to normalise Freemasonry within the public consciousness in Berkshire, working
with all groups, committees and Provincial Officers for its execution.
❖ To conduct market and membership research in order to identify requirements for current
and future development of the public image of Freemasonry.
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Visiting Lodge Officer
Role
❖ To promote help and support to lodges where required.
❖ To act as a conduit between the Lodge and the Province and vice versa.
Master.
Responsibilities
❖ To be wise counsel and a constructive friend for the Lodge.
❖ To promote coordinate, motivate, encourage and assist Lodges to develop and implement a
membership strategy, enabling them to attract, introduce and retain suitable new members.
❖ To identify and share good practice.
❖ To identify potential masonic and other professional talent within the lodge.
❖ To report issues affecting the Lodge.
❖ To promote the Berkshire Festival 2023
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