Length of contract:Permanent
Responsible to:Chair of Branch
Purpose of the Role:
CPRE Oxfordshire is looking for aforward-thinkingDirectorto develop campaignsand projectsand co-ordinate our volunteer network to protect the countryside of Oxfordshire.Work with us towards a beautiful and thriving countrysidethat’saccessible to everyone.
CPREwas set up 100 years ago with the aims of the ‘conservation of what is beautiful and interesting in our countryside and towns and villages; and the encouragement of the right type of development’.Today these words are just as relevant as when they were written in the 1920s and we campaign for good planning, protection from speculative development and the enhancement of nature and accessibility of our green spaces.
CPRE Oxfordshire is an independent charity, federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local,regionaland national reach.The Director will work with our Trustees and network of volunteers to formulate local strategy, run localcampaignsand liaise with the National Charity.The Director isassistedby a small staff team.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Oxfordshire countryside and representCPREOxfordshireat County and National forums.The role also involves management of the small staff team, the oversight of ourGovernance includingfinances, reporting,budget,fundraisingand volunteer management.
Responsibilities:
The Branch Directoris responsible forleading and managing the Branch’s activities and for reporting these to the BranchChairmanand Executive Committee.This includes:
1. Policy and Strategy
* 1.1 Contributing to and implementing our position statements and strategy, as agreed by the Branch Executive Committee,in order torespond effectively to Government policies, legislation and development issues affecting Oxfordshire’s countryside.
* 1.2. Overseeing responses to consultations relevant to CPRE Oxfordshire.
* 1.3 Maintaining good working relationships withNationalCPREand other branches.
* 1.4 Developing relationships with other local/national campaign groups and Parish Councils.
2. Campaignsand projects
* 2.1 Leading and managing local Branch campaignsandprojectsas agreed by the Board of Trustees.
* 2.2 Managing Branch resources effectively to achieve campaign/ projectobjectives, including use of theexpertiseof staff, branchconsultantsand volunteers.
* 2.3 Developing new projects to align with remit of CPRE and extend the reach of the organisation
3. Local Planning
* 3.1 Enabling the Branch and District groups to respond effectively to strategic plans, local plans, neighbourhood planning, planningapplicationsand related matters.
* 3.2 Assisting with public inquiries and examinations, including preparing and presenting evidence.
4. Recruitment
* 4.1 Devising and implementing activities to increase recruitment of new CPRE members.
* 4.2 Devising fundraising activities in line with agreed targets in collaboration with the membership and income generation working group.
* 4.3 Promoting andmaintainingactive involvement of volunteers and recruiting new volunteers.
5. Public Relations
* 5.1 Ensuring CPRE Oxfordshire is promoted effectively to the public and stakeholders.
* 5.2. Maintaining oversight of charity communications through different media channels.
6. Management of Staff,Volunteers,Budgets & Resources
* 6.1 Leading and coordinating Branch staff and resources, in line with agreed priorities and budgets.
* 6.2 Managing the Branch Office including the work of the staff team.
We’recommitted to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at CPRE, not just becauseit’sthe right thing to do, but because diverse workplaces can make better and more creative decisions.Whatever your background, we welcome your application.
How to apply:
Interested?Please send your CV and covering letter toour branch secretary:
secretary@cpreoxon.org.uk
Deadline for applications:
Sunday 19thApril 2026, interviewsheld on the 28thand 29thApril2026
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