Regional Chairs increase the effectiveness of the party across the whole region. They represent their regions at numerous committees and other decision-making bodies.
This is a major leadership role in the organisation, and would suit somebody with strong leadership skills, great people skills, who is passionate about advancing the Liberal Democrat cause across a large area.
Stephen Robinson was Chair of the East of England region for 2015 and 2016.
The role of Chair can vary considerably, depending on the regional party, skill set of officer team and the culture and tradition of your team.
The role generally takes 8 - 10 hours per week.
Nevertheless, there are some common responsibilities:
Regional Officers are elected at Regional AGMs, which take place at regional conferences each year, typically in the autumn. Every party member from within the region is eligible to stand for election.
Lorna Dupre, East of England
Stephen Robinson, East of England
Jackie Pearcey, North West
Jen Yockney, North West
Mike Ward, South East