This is an opportunity to play a key role in the Area leadership by supporting the Chair in the oversight of all Area activities, making sure that they are consistent, integrated and in line with Ramblers' mission and strategy.
The Ramblers work to help everyone enjoy the pleasures and benefits of walking, and to enhance and protect the places where people walk. We are committed to encouraging and supporting walking, protecting and expanding public rights of way and access land, and protecting the beauty of the countryside and other areas.
The Vice-Chair supports the Area Chair in the leadership of Ramblers' activities in East and West Sussex including the provision through the Groups in the Area of organised walks, helping to ensure the Groups are run well, follow good practice and join in national/Area initiatives, and the protection of rights of way.
The Vice-Chair deputises for the Area Chair, as required, at meetings of the Area Council and Area Executive Committee, represents the Area at meetings of the South East Regional Cluster and, in agreement with the Area Chair, leads specific projects in which the Area is engaged, making sure in all cases that Ramblers' policies and procedures are followed with a view to ensuring that the Area, its members and volunteers are kept safe and legally compliant.
The Vice-Chair supports the Chair in the oversight of the Area's working relationship with local authorities, organisations and politicians.
The Vice-Chair assists the Chair by making sure that the Area follows all of the required governance, including AGMs and attendance at Ramblers' General Council Meetings.
The incumbent will work closely with the Chair and other members of the Area Executive Committee and Area Council, and where necessary seek advice and guidance from Ramblers' central office.
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Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre (CBDC) is looking to recruit an Independent Chair to lead the CBDC Advisory Group. The Independent Chair role is new and will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the new Advisory Group with the assistance of the CBDC team. The CBDC Advisory Group is made of individuals and representatives of a range of organisations who all have an interest in biological data in Cumbria and who provide guidance to the CBDC team. It is estimated that the role will take seven days per year, split across the year but has the potential to evolve as the Advisory Group develops further. A small honorarium is available for expenses associated with this role.
Person specification:
Essential:
- Previous chairing experience and a willingness to develop these skills further
- Experience of developing business plans and strategic planning
- Financial planning
- Evidence of advocacy or willingness to become an advocate for CBDC
- Interest and awareness of biodiversity, particularly Cumbrian wildlife and landscape
- Understanding of data management
- Approachable manner
- Proven decision-making capability
Desirable:
- Experience of working with or collecting biodiversity data
- Awareness of nature recovery and associated approaches and legislation
- Experience of managing a small business
- Cumbrian based (for in-person meetings)
More information is available in the role description. To apply, please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification and your relevant experience along with a brief CV by 10am on Friday 5th April 2024. If you meet the specifications outlined, you will be invited to a short interview which will take place online and then be invited to meet the CBDC team and Advisory Group members. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rebecca Slack at CBDC.
Please send a brief CV and short cover letter to introduce yourself.
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