Director / Chief Executive – CPRE Sussex
Location: Sussex-based or genuinely Sussex-commutable, with flexible / hybrid working and regular travel across the county
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 FTE, pro rata
Contract: Permanent, 3-4 days per week
A rare chance to shape the future of Sussex’s countryside.
About CPRE Sussex
CPRE Sussex is the countryside charity for Sussex. An independent county charity and part of the wider CPRE network, we have a respected county-wide voice and strong local roots, alongside the support of national CPRE.
Our work brings together planning influence, campaigning, membership, volunteering, events and practical countryside projects. From responding to major developments and local plans to building public support through communications and community activity, CPRE Sussex plays a visible role in shaping the future of place across the county.
This is a significant moment for the organisation. Following a period of change, new staff capacity and recent investment, CPRE Sussex is building on growing confidence, a stable financial platform and renewed momentum. The next Director / Chief Executive will help translate that foundation into greater influence, stronger cohesion and more sustained impact.
As our next Director / Chief Executive, you will:
- Strategy & Impact: Work with trustees to turn CPRE Sussex’s mission into clear priorities, practical plans and measurable outcomes.
- Governance & Finance: Provide confident oversight of governance, compliance and reporting, while ensuring resources are directed to greatest effect.
- Operational Leadership: Lead a small, part-time and distributed team with clarity, pace and good judgement.
- Income Generation: Strengthen membership, supporter engagement and fundraising to build a more resilient, diversified income base.
- Community & Partnerships: Build trusted relationships with communities, partners, local authorities, public bodies, elected representatives and volunteers.
- Brand & Profile: Act as a visible and credible public voice for CPRE Sussex on planning, countryside and environmental issues, and position us as the leading countryside charity for Sussex.
- People & Culture: Maintain alignment and focused, constructive working relationships across trustees, staff, volunteer
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