London, United Kingdom, October 2024 – Glen Walker has been promoted to Chief People Officer at The Ramblers, the UK’s leading charity for walkers. After serving as the Director of People and Digital, Glen will now oversee the organization’s talent strategy and HR operations, helping to guide The Ramblers toward continued growth and success. His promotion marks another step in his remarkable career within the organization.
Glen joined The Ramblers in 2021 as the Director of People & OD, where he led initiatives in business transformation, health and safety, digital strategy, and organizational development. His contributions to safeguarding, business continuity, and digital transformation were instrumental in strengthening the charity’s operational infrastructure.
Before his time at The Ramblers, Glen served as HR Direct at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), where he led HR transformation projects. He brought significant improvements to pension administration, HR software systems, and corporate services.
Glen also held key leadership positions at Nesta, where he was Director of People and Organisational Development. In this role, he focused on safeguarding, facility management, and digital transformation to enhance Nesta’s people strategy.
Earlier in his career, Glen worked at St Giles Trust as the Head of Human Resources, where he managed key initiatives in employee relations, health and safety, and digital innovation. His experience spans various organizations, including University of Greenwich, University of Roehampton, and Marie Curie UK, where he led several HR transformation and organizational development projects.
About The Ramblers: Founded in 1935, The Ramblers is Britain’s largest walking community, with over 100,000 members. Dedicated to preserving and improving access to green spaces, The Ramblers advocates for walking as a way to enhance physical and mental well-being. As a charity, they campaign to ensure that paths, tracks, and trails across England, Scotland, and Wales are open to all, creating a more inclusive and accessible countryside.
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