Healthy Valleys is a community-led organisation committed to providing outstanding local services that help preserve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities living in rural South Lanarkshire. We have two new exciting opportunities to join our team.
Both posts were developed jointly by representatives of these communities working alongside Foundation Scotland and Healthy Valleys.
One post is 35hrs per week and will support the communities of Douglas and Glespin. The role has been made possible through Coalburn, Douglas and Glespin (CDG) community benefit funds (Nadara Galawhistle Wind Farm and Greencoat UK Wind Douglas West Wind Farm).
One post is 17.5hrs per week and will support the communities of Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead. This role has been made possible through the Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund.
Each successful candidate will help support and build the capacity of the respective communities, support new and existing local community groups, help local groups and organisations identify, develop and fund projects in line with local priorities within the Community Action Plans and will catalyse and encourage community volunteers to take ideas forward.
Job One
Job Title: Community Development Officer (Douglas and Glespin)
Salary: £31,399 (£29,702 pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Fixed term contract to September 2026, with the possibility of extension, dependent on impact and continuation of funding
Funded by: Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin Community Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland. See foundationscotland.org.uk/cdg-community-fund
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 24th March 2025 at 9am
Interview Dates: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th April 2025
Job Two
Job Title: Community Development Officer (Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead)
Salary: £31,399 (£14,851 pro rata)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Fixed term contract to September 2027, with the possibility of extension, dependent on impact and continuation of funding
Funded by: Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland. See foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/auchrobert
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 24th March 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th April 2025
These roles are subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland check, which will be paid by Healthy Valleys.
Due to the requirement to travel around rural communities, the postholder must have a full, clean driving licence and access to their own transport (with appropriate business insurance)
Application packs can be downloaded from our websitewww.healthyvalleys.org.uk/recruitment.php
Completed application forms should be submitted tojulia@healthyvalleys.org.uk
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs or late applications.
For further information on the role, or for an informal chat, please contact Healthy Valleys on 07859 062831
Only successful applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Healthy Valleys is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a registered Scottish Charity.