Who we are
Friends of the Lake District is an independent charity and the only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria’s landscapes.
Our vision is for thriving Cumbrian landscapes – for nature, for people, for ever.
We campaign for landscapes that are tranquil, rich in cultural heritage and environmentally healthy.
We inspire and mobilise people to work in partnership with us to protect and enhance these landscapes for generations to come.
The role
Applications are welcome from those who may be able to contribute to the achievement of FLD’s purpose which is “to promote and organise concerted action for the protection and conservation of the landscape and natural beauty of the Lake District and the County of Cumbria as a whole and to co-operate with other bodies having similar objects or interests” FLD has a vision of thriving Cumbrian landscapes “for nature, for people, for ever”. Its focus is on campaigning for landscapes that are tranquil, rich in cultural heritage and environmentally healthy, to inspire and mobilise people to work in partnership with us to protect and enhance these landscapes and the communities which live within them for generations to come. FLD seeks to lead by example in demonstrating sustainability and conservation on the land for which it is responsible.
The Board has overall responsibility for the organisation ensuring that: it operates within the aims and objectives of the charity, complies with the regulatory requirements placed upon it by the Charity Commission and other regulatory bodies, and meets the obligations placed upon it in respect of our employees and volunteers who help us deliver our objectives. The Board is answerable to members in General Meetings.
The primary focus of the Board is on strategic and governance matters, but it also has general oversight of the organisation and management of the Chief Executive Officer who with their Senior Leadership Team are responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of our activities.
Trustee Directors are expected to contribute to delivering our aims by sharing their knowledge and expertise and serving on internal and external committees and assisting with project delivery.
We are currently seeking candidates with experience of working on committees with strategic responsibilities. Expertise or an interest in the following areas would be advantageous, but anybody who shares our aims and vision should not be deterred from applying.
1. Development control and planning policy.
2. Nature Friendly Farming.
3. Visitor management and sustainable transport.
4. Fundraising and marketing.
5. Campaigning and lobbying political and governmental organisations.
6. Partnership and collaborative working.
7. Human Resource Management within the Third Sector.
FLD is driving to increase diversity and inclusion within our organisation and across the Lake District and Cumbria. We welcome applications from anybody who shares our aims. If in doubt about applying why not ask for further information by emailing: info@fld.org.uk
Your application, setting out what you think you could bring to FLD should be sent to the Company Secretary, at: linda.mcginley@fld.org.uk, accompanied by a brief CV or profile setting out your qualifications and employment history.
