Chair of Trustees

We’re passionate about making the countryside in Berkshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. As Chair, we expect an interest in how land is used and a willingness to learn how CPRE works with the planning system to protect the countryside and green spaces.

By volunteering with CPRE Berkshire you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and dynamic charity. 

We’re ideally looking for someone with leadership and charity board experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues. 
Candidates should have an interest in how land is used and a willingness to learn how CPRE works through the planning system to protect the countryside and green spaces.
We work to promote, enhance and protect the countryside in Berkshire. Could you provide leadership to help us to achieve our vision and ensure the long-term success of our charity?

What you will be doing

·         Providing strategic leadership to our charity and supporting fundraising, membership and engagement initiatives

·         Ensuring our charity meets constitutional and governance requirements

·         Ensuring the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of our charity

·         Ensuring board and subgroup meetings and our AGM are held on a regular basis

·         Building relationships and representing CPRE at community, council and partnership meetings

·         Liaising with local CPREs, regional groups and national CPRE

·         Supporting trustees and volunteers and identifying candidates for succession

·         Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity

·         Providing or arranging line management of any employees

·         Advocating the work of CPRE through public speaking and media interviews

·         Chairs also represent our charity by being the voting member at national CPRE.

The skills you need

·         A commitment to CPRE policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives

·         Some previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, impartiality, respect and confidentiality