Job Vacancies
Head of Nature
Are you passionate about nature, sustainability, and building stronger connections between people and the environment? Bore Place is looking for a motivated and experienced Head of Nature to lead our Farming, Nature and People Together project.
This exciting role will put you at the forefront of integrating nature into every aspect of our work—from farming and habitat creation to education and community engagement. You'll lead the project from start to finish, ensuring that its outcomes are delivered on time, on budget, and with lasting impact.
What You’ll Do
As the Head of Nature, you will:
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Champion nature in decision-making across the organisation
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Lead and deliver the Farming, Nature and People Together project
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Manage the project using our established monitoring and evaluation framework
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Oversee key project outcomes, including:
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Developing and managing a farm cluster programme
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Delivering habitat creation and species monitoring
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Supporting educational and volunteer/community initiatives
You’ll work closely with our Senior Leadership, Education, and Community teams, ensuring nature is embedded in our practices and programmes. This role involves regular coordination with partners, contractors, and stakeholders, along with overseeing publicity, budgets, and reporting.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is passionate, organised, and collaborative—someone who thrives in the outdoors and wants to make a tangible difference.
Essential skills and experience:
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Proven track record in managing projects, budgets, and deadlines
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Experience in managing and mentoring staff and volunteers
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Ability to collaborate with various community organisations and partners
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Strong communication skills for writing press releases, reports, and promotional materials
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A love for the outdoors and passion for sustainability
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A valid driving licence and access to own transport
Desirable:
Why Join Us?
Bore Place is a unique place where farming, education, sustainability, and community come together. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a landmark project that aligns farming and environmental goals with community benefit. A full job description can be found here: Head of Nature Job Description
To apply: Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability to jobs@boreplace.org
Deadline: 8th September 2025
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: £35,000 per year
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours weekley - flexible working available, part-time considered.
SEND Outdoor Tutor
Are you passionate about nature, outdoor education, and making learning accessible for all? Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEND to thrive in inclusive, experiential settings?
Join the Bore Place team – an organic estate, education centre, and beacon of sustainability in the heart of the Kent countryside. We are seeking a dedicated Outdoor Learning Tutor to help us deliver transformative, nature-based programmes for children, young people, and families – particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
About the Role
As part of our Education Team, you will:
- Design and deliver engaging outdoor learning sessions using Bore Place’s farmland, gardens, woodland, and natural resources.
- Lead accredited programmes/awards (e.g. LASER, John Muir Award) that support young people’s development, wellbeing, and progression.
- Work with mainstream schools, SEND groups, and deliver family-focused programmes.
- Plan and run outdoor learning sessions, school holiday clubs, residentials, and community events linked to sustainability, food, farming, and nature.
You’ll be working in a person-centred way, shaping experiences around each learner’s needs, and helping them grow confidence, life skills, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualifications:
- A qualified educator/tutor or Forest School practitioner (Level 3 preferred) with 3+ years’ experience.
- Proven experience working with children and young people with SEND in outdoor settings.
- Experience in delivering and assessing accredited programmes.
Skills & Attributes:
- Skilled communicator and creative educator across a range of ages and abilities.
- Passionate about sustainability, nature, and inclusive education.
- Comfortable leading outdoor learning in all weathers with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Knowledge of inclusive practices (e.g. Makaton, differentiated learning).
- Organised, proactive, and a strong team player.
Why Join Bore Place?
At Bore Place, we believe in learning by doing – connecting people to food, farming, and the natural world in ways that are inclusive, empowering, and rooted in sustainability. You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team that’s making a real difference.
We offer:
- A beautiful and inspiring place to work
- Opportunities for professional development
- A strong commitment to wellbeing and inclusion
- A chance to shape meaningful learning journeys for those who need it most
Apply Now
If you're ready to inspire, support and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. You will find a full job description here: Job Description
To apply: Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability to jobs@boreplace.org
Deadline: 14th August 2025
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: £27,000 per year (pro-rata)
Hours: 0.8 FTE - 30 hrs per week, over 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
We are committed to equal opportunities and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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.