About Viewpark Conservation Group (VCG)
VCG is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in North Lanarkshire. A Board of Trustees from the local community leads us and our management objectives are:
• To maintain and enhance the educational, recreational and historical values of the Douglas Support Estate, known locally as ‘Our Glen’, for use by the local community and wider public.
• To maintain the integrity of the landscape features of The Douglas Support Estate.
• To improve biodiversity within the estate’s woodlands, waterways and meadows with consideration being given to ensuring the well-being of the resident wildlife population.
• To provide an educational and learning resource for all ages through participation of conservation projects, improved interpretation, habitat and species monitoring, and of the history and heritage of The Douglas Support Estate.
• Develop woodland management awareness and skills among local people so volunteers can be involved in the regeneration and maintenance of the estate.
• Develop woodland management awareness and skills among local people so volunteers can be involved in management tasks and workdays where appropriate.
We plan to run regular activities and actively involve diverse groups of all ages, including low-income people, BME people, and people with physical, learning and hidden disabilities. We collaborate closely with a wide range of individuals, voluntary sector and statutory partners.
Purpose of post
This is a pivotal in the development of VCG, which recently acquired the Historic Douglas Support Estate in a community led buyout.
This a new post, focused on making our new amenity operational, establishing new partnerships, and developing sustainable income streams. The post is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The specific purposes of the post are:
• To assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling VCG’s objectives as detailed in the Business Plan.
• To develop and promote VCG’s activities and services.
• To help ensure VCG’s long-term financial viability by developing sustainable income streams.
• To manage VCG’s day to day operations, including its staff, volunteers, contractors, finances, buildings and grounds.
• To ensure VCG is responsive to the local community and accountable to its funders and other relevant stakeholders.
Please apply by Friday 9th August 2024 with a current CV and cover letter to viewparkconservationgroup@hotmail.com