Working with us
Unlock your true potential
Richborough Commercial is part of the wider award-winning Richborough Group. We have our own specialist focus on commercial land promotion, while benefiting from the strength, expertise and shared resources of the Group.
Our people are central to the success of our business. We are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone can play an important role, develop their skills and build a long and fulfilling career.
We share and live by the Richborough Group’s core values of teamwork, professionalism, responsibility and transparency. These values shape how we work with colleagues, landowners, developers, local authorities and communities.
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A supportive culture
We believe the best results come from people working together and sharing their knowledge. Our teams collaborate across the Richborough Group, drawing on expertise from planning, land, technical, design, development and disposals.
We aim to create an environment where people feel supported, included and able to contribute. Regular opportunities to share ideas, communicate company updates and understand our wider strategy help everyone see how their role contributes to the success of the business.
Life at Richborough
We are a social and connected company. Alongside our day-to-day work, colleagues have regular opportunities to spend time together through team outings, company events and social activities.
We also hold annual strategy days, bringing colleagues together to share company updates, understand our direction and engage with our values. We celebrate important events and encourage activities that support inclusion and diversity.
Developing our people
We invest in the development of our people at every stage of their careers. When you join Richborough Commercial, you can expect:
• A two-week induction programme across the Richborough Group
• Ongoing training and CPD sessions
• Annual appraisals and development conversations
• Support to build your skills, knowledge and experience
• Opportunities to learn from colleagues across the Group
• Access to shared Group HR support, policies and employee resources
Our Richborough Pathway supports junior starters entering the land and planning industry. It is designed to build skills and knowledge across our operational departments, including Regional, Technical, Design, Planning Delivery and Disposals.
It’s a really positive place to work with a great culture and team interaction.”
“There was great onboarding and induction including time with senior staff which I found really valuable”
The Richborough Pathway is our scheme to develop new junior starters in the land and planning industry, by building their skills and knowledge across all our operational departments, including Regional, Technical, Design, Planning Delivery and Disposals functions.
Benefits of working with us
Our people benefit from the shared resources and support of the wider Richborough Group. Depending on role and eligibility, this includes:
• Hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Professional training and continuing development
• Regular company and team social events
• Annual strategy days
• Activities that support inclusion and celebrate diversity
• Volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Access to Group HR support, policies and employee resources
Transparency
Being honest and open in our partnerships and dealings.
Responsibility
Being accountable for our actions and committed to positive outcomes for people, communities and the environment.
Professionalism
Applying our expertise, knowledge and experience to deliver work to a high standard.
Teamwork
Working collaboratively with colleagues, landowners, local authorities, developers and other stakeholders.
Community & Charity
We encourage our people to support causes that matter to them through volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
Across the Richborough Group, colleagues have raised funds for St Basils through a range of activities and challenges, including the Three Peaks Challenge, Hike for Homeless and the annual Christmas Market.
Careers at Richborough Commercial
To find out more about current opportunities, or to speak to us about working at Richborough Commercial, please get in touch: karuna.bhatia@richborough.co.uk