Sussex Area Chair

The Ramblers are Britain''s biggest and most vibrant walking community with over 3000 members in Sussex. The Area Chair oversees all activities of the Ramblers across Sussex and delivers the Ramblers'' vision for the Area. Sussex is one of around 60 Ramblers'' Areas in the UK which campaign to keep our countryside open to all and fight for the things that matter most to walkers, as well as coordinating the Groups (8 in Sussex) through which organised walks are provided. The Chair leads the Area Executive Committee and Area Council in driving the campaigning activity, supporting the Groups to run well, ensuring that Ramblers'' national policies and procedures are followed by the Area and Groups, and overseeing the Area''s working relationship with local authorities, politicians, and other stakeholders. In addition the Chair has a key responsibility for the recruitment and retention of Area Officers. ..... full job details .....