Suffolk Area Representative Vacancy

Thursday 27 March 2025

Following several years of supporting the Suffolk Area, Mia Palles Clark has stepped down from her role as Area Representative to persue an exciting new role at Millfield School.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mia for her endless support and dedication to the area and the academy.  Many of the events and teams would not have been possible without the hard work of Mia and her Committee.

The voluntary position of Suffolk Area Representative is now open to applications.  This role is open to those who reside in Suffolk only and a copy of the job description can be seen below.  For a copy for the personal specification, please contact Ruth.mckiernan@britishshowjumping.co.uk 

Area Representative Role Description:

Purpose: The role involves being a positive representative for British Showjumping within the Area’s to disseminate information to members. Area Representatives are to work closely with the Development Officers to promote British Showjumping to potential new members.

Key Tasks:

• To be a point of contact from British Showjumping members to answer queries and be a point of information.
• To be a pro-active communication channel for British Showjumping to its members and vice-versa.
• To observe and regulate the conduct of members.
• Communicate and work with the Development Officers on Area and Regional matters, i.e. clashing of show dates.
• Hold a minimum of three Area Committee Meetings per year.    
• To put forward a team for the National Area Team Jumping competition.
• Identify shows and centres suitable for the allocation of qualifying competitions in the Area to Development Officer.
• Identify potential coaches and officials and signpost these individuals enable them to achieve relevant qualifications.
• Work with Development Officer and committee to arrange training i.e. Junior Academy, 5 Star Training.
• Meet with Development Officers a minimum of twice a year.

If you are interested in this role please send a CV and covering letter to Ruth McKiernan (Midlands and East Developement Officer) ruth.mckiernan@britishshowjumping.co.uk

The application deadline is Friday 4 April.

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