Job Vacancies

Programme Manager – People and Nature Together - Fixed Term

Location: Bore Place, Chiddingstone, Kent
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term (Heritage Lottery Funded) June 2025 - September 2026 (with potential to continue)
Salary: £36,000
Application deadline: 23rd May 2025

Help connect people with nature, and shape the future of our landscape.

At Bore Place, we believe in a world where ecosystems are restored and both people and nature thrive—together and within the planet’s natural limits. For nearly 50 years, our charity, the Commonwork Trust, has been driving forward environmental, educational, and social impact work from our beautiful 500-acre estate in West Kent.

We’re now looking for a dedicated and dynamic Programme Manager to lead our People and Nature Together project—a new and exciting initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

About the Role

The Programme Manager will be at the heart of delivering this ambitious project, which brings local communities into the fold of environmental action. From habitat restoration and citizen science to sustainable land management, this role blends ecological leadership with meaningful community engagement.

You’ll also help shape our Future Land Use Strategy, ensuring that biodiversity, climate resilience, and organic food production are in harmony.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People and Nature Together project, delivering biodiversity and community engagement outcomes.
• Shape and contribute to the development of a forward-thinking land use strategy.
• Manage and deliver a range of environmental grant schemes including Countryside Stewardship and the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
• Oversee projects such as woodland and grassland restoration, agroforestry, and pond improvements.
• Develop citizen science, outreach events, and educational programmes that involve local people in real change.
• Build strong relationships with farmers, landowners, conservation partners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor the project’s ecological and social impact, ensuring reporting and compliance with funders.
• Support and manage a team of staff and volunteers.

About You

We’re looking for someone who shares our values and brings:

• A background in environmental sciences, sustainable agriculture, or conservation.
• Experience in land management, biodiversity restoration, or regenerative farming.
• Knowledge of agri-environment schemes like Countryside Stewardship and the SFI.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel across the estate.
• A love for the outdoors and a deep appreciation for nature is a must.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real impact—on people, place, and the planet.
• A diverse, hands-on role within a values-led organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 38 days paid holiday (including bank holidays).
• Life insurance, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff discounts on courses and produce.
• A chance to work in a stunning countryside setting with free onsite parking.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@boreplace.org by noon on 23rd May 2025.

A full job description for the role can be downloaded here: Job Description - Programme Manager - People and Nature Together

Fundraising Officer

Hours: part-time - 4 days per week - hybrid/flexible working considered

Salary: £24,000 (£30,000 FTE)

Are you a passionate and proven fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? Do you want your work to genuinely make a difference – not just today, but for generations to come? This is your chance to join a dynamic, mission-driven team and help shape the future of people and nature thriving together. 

The Role 
We’re looking for a talented, motivated Fundraising Officer to build and lead a new income stream. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the leadership team, you’ll play a vital role in developing a fundraising strategy that supports our transformational programmes for people and planet. 

This is a unique opportunity to: 

Craft compelling, high-impact funding bids to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders 
Build meaningful relationships with donors who share our mission 
Shape the future of fundraising at Bore Place – and help us grow a team around it 
Join a culture of ‘can do’, where your ideas and drive can truly flourish 

You’ll bring: 

✅ A strong track record in trust/foundation fundraising 
✅ Excellent bid writing and communication skills 
✅ Strategic thinking and analytical abilities to deliver results 
✅ A proactive, self-starting approach – ready to build something new 
✅ A real passion for sustainability, education, and social change 

Bonus if you have: 

✨ Experience in the environmental or charitable sector 
✨ Fundraising qualifications or relevant degree 

Why Join Us? 

This isn’t just another fundraising role. It’s your chance to be part of something meaningful – helping to build a better, more sustainable future by bringing people and nature back into balance. Plus, you’ll work in one of the most beautiful settings in Kent with a warm, collaborative team. 

To apply, download and complete an application form and email it to jobs@boreplace.org. A full job description can be found here: Fundraising Officer Job Description

Application Deadline: 15th May 2025 at 5 pm

Trustee

Hours: quarterly Board meetings (typically 3–4 hours) and occasional committee or working group sessions. While remote access is possible, in-person attendance is preferred.

Salary: This role is unremunerated, however, reasonable expenses may be covered

Being a Trustee for the Commonwork Trust is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in areas that matter—regenerative farming, sustainability, and education. Whether you’re experienced or exploring your first Trustee role, you’ll work alongside a passionate team committed to inspiring sustainable living and fostering community impact. The role will enable you to play a vital role in shaping our strategy, ensuring good governance, and helping us achieve our mission of making a positive impact on people and the planet.

What We’re Looking For:

• Commitment: A strong belief in the Trust’s mission and values.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to focus on long-term goals and balance priorities.
• Collaboration: A willingness to work as part of a diverse and committed team.
• Integrity: A commitment to acting ethically and transparently.
• Openness to Learn: An interest in building your knowledge of charity governance and the Trust’s work.

To find out more, please download our job pack here. Please email jobs@boreplace.org for more information or to arrange an informal chat about the role. 

2 seasonal paid jobs at Bore Place Organic Market Garden (April – October/ mid November) 2025

The Market Garden at Bore Place is 6½ acres (mostly outdoors) and supplies box schemes, a wholefood shop, as well as attending a farmers’ market in London. We grow a wide range of vegetables and do most of the propagating ourselves. During the season you will see and experience sowing, planting, crop maintenance and harvesting.

The market garden is a medium scale vegetable growing business. We harvest to order, so you need to be able to work with deadlines and be physically fit. The work can be repetitive, and we work under all weather conditions.

The first role is Assistant Head Grower, initially for 4 days a week, increasing to 5 days a week. Basic seasonal accommodation is available for 1 person if needed. This role is for someone who can take on responsibility, manage people in the field and who has already some experience growing from seed to product. It is important that candidates are able to work using their initiative and good people skills are essential. Basic tractor driving skills are essential for this position. Start date is middle of April. Pay according to experience. Being self-employed is preferred. There can be long term engagement/annual employment for the right person, opportunities that can be explored are setting up your own or a shared business (box scheme, CSA) organising yearly events (small food festivals plus presence on social media). Work in the winter with and for our woodsman here on site to create work during the wintertime. All new initiatives need to fit within the Bore place ethos and new potential partners will need to build a relationship with the Trust.

The second position is for a seasonal worker. You will be involved in propagating, planting, weed control and harvesting, experience in similar market gardens is preferred. The work starts beginning of May. Pay according to experience and being self-employed is preferred.

Please send a short cover letter and CV to: metske.laan@boreplace.org

Voluntary Opportunities

Opportunities arise across the organisation to work alongside our staff in the gardens, kitchen, office and education teams. Take a look at our Volunteer page.