Here you will find job vacancies and volunteer opportunities at Forest Farm Peace Garden, whenever they arise.

 

Staff vacancies

We are seeking a talented and passionate Director to lead and develop Forest Farm Peace Garden’s work and impact. This is a new role which is central to leading the organisation, shaping our plans and enabling us to grow. You will oversee a small team of 3 staff, who are responsible for our Ecotherapy programme and Garden and Site maintenance and who support over 25 buddy volunteers and 50 supported volunteers each year.

We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader with experience and expertise in leading and developing teams, fundraising and financial management. Experience and awareness of community-based organisations and mental health services would be advantageous, as would experience of horticulture or creative activities.

The right person will be passionate about mental health, able to build strong relationships across the sector and be an enthusiastic and dynamic ambassador. They will be organised and effective, able to ensure the maintenance and development of funding streams and to work with and be accountable to the Board of Trustees.

We’re committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities, and we want our staff, trustee and volunteer team to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minoritised ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience of mental health conditions. Anyone with these characteristics who meets the minimum requirements of the role will be offered an interview.

For more info about the role, please download the job description and person specification

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a 1-2 page supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the knowledge, skills and attributes and experience criteria to pieter@forestfarmpeacegarden.org by 21st of June, 2026.

Alternatively you may apply through the job listing here: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/forest-farm-peace-garden/director/1069264

Recruitment process

Applications will be shortlisted using the criteria specified in the person specification. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to interview and prepare a short presentation. You will also have the opportunity to visit the garden and meet the team in advance of your interview.

Interview questions will be provided in advance although additional questions may be asked on the day.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please get in touch with us on pieter@forestfarmpeacegarden.org so that we can arrange this.

Volunteer vacancies - Trustees

Join Forest Farm Peace Garden as a trustee and make a difference in your community.

Our Trustees tell us that they love making a real difference through applying their skills and networks to support and develop our work. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a growing charity at a time of change and consolidation.

In addition to the core trustee role description, there are some specific roles, skills and experience that we are particularly looking for to strengthen on our Board:

  • Company Secretary, with the organisational and administrative skills needed to ensure effective governance and committee procedures.

  • Experience in the field of mental health or the voluntary sector.

  • Current experience in key functional areas such as HR would also be beneficial.

For more info on how to apply, please download our Trustee Recruitment Pack and Role Description. We look forward to receiving your application!