Job Vacancies
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.
Housekeeper and Guest Support Team Member
Hours: 10–20 hours per week (flexible – contract details to be discussed at interview)
Salary: £12.20 per hour, rising to £12.60 upon completion of probation
Bore Place is expanding its friendly housekeeping team and is looking for a capable, hands-on team memberl to join us. This is a varied and rewarding role that involves:
• Housekeeping and cleaning across all our properties.
• Welcoming and looking after guests to ensure they have an exceptional experience.
• Assisting with food service and some basic food preparation.
We are looking for someone who is practical, flexible, and positive, with excellent team-working skills. Applicants should have high standards of cleaning and hygiene and a willingness to take on a range of tasks.
What We Offer
• A fantastic working environment in a supportive and friendly team.
• Free parking and a pension scheme.
• 38 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Staff discounts on Bore Place’s programme of public events.
• A beautiful countryside location.
Please note that due to our rural location, your own vehicle is essential for travel.
About Bore Place
Bore Place is home to the Commonwork Trust, an educational and sustainability charity with sustainability, education, and community at its heart. We are looking for individuals who are sympathetic to our aims and comfortable promoting the mission of Bore Place to colleagues and visitors.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The safety and welfare of children and other vulnerable people at Bore Place is extremely important to us and is why we pride ourselves on our Safeguarding procedures. All positions at Bore Place are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.
Please click here for the full job description.
How to Apply
Please email jobs@boreplace.org:
• A cover letter, including a statement outlining why you are suitable for this role.
• Your CV, including contact details for two referees.
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.
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