Labs Designer & Facilitator – UK and Ireland

About the role

Commonland is looking for a passionate Labs Designer & Facilitator to co‑design and deliver a multi‑year learning Lab for landscape restoration across the UK and Ireland. You will work remotely, collaborating with a small team of facilitators and host partners to drive systemic change and regenerative futures.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the co‑design and delivery of the UK/Ireland Lab, adapting the programme to local contexts while aligning with Commonland’s strategy.
• Develop participatory, multi‑stakeholder learning processes using systems thinking, design methodologies and transformative facilitation.
• Support landscape partners in identifying root causes of environmental and social challenges and addressing structural barriers.
• Strengthen connections among participating initiatives to build a learning community and action‑oriented partnership.
• Collaborate with a small pool of facilitators and hosts to deliver impactful learning experiences.
• Contribute to Commonland’s global learning infrastructure and share insights across regions.

Required profile

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate future possibilities into breakthrough strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, able to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, experimenting and adapting as needed.
• Strong collaboration skills, building partnerships to meet shared objectives.
• Experience building formal and informal learning networks.
• Project‑management capability to plan, execute and monitor initiatives efficiently.

What we offer

• A purpose‑driven role contributing directly to landscape restoration and a regenerative future.
• Flexibility to work remotely and design your own workday.
• A supportive team culture with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A consultancy agreement that includes a market‑conform salary.