This is a rare opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our digital learning and natural history publishing at our national environmental education charity.

You will oversee a talented team and collaborate with authors, designers, and creators in the natural history community to deliver innovative training and resources that set the standard for environmental learning.

Permanent full-time contract
Starting salary circa £36,973 per annum + excellent benefits
Flexible base location with remote / home working welcomed
Make a visible, lasting contribution to environmental education across the UK

Love where you work!

At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Your team will be responsible for creating high-quality training courses, publications, and resources that inspire learners of all ages. You’ll work together to extend our charity’s impact across the UK.

We value the contribution each team member makes and provide excellent benefits to reward and support you in your role.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this key leadership role, you will guide the Digital Learning & Publishing unit, ensuring our courses and publications are impactful, financially sustainable and aligned with our charitable mission. Your work will include:

Overseeing the production and management of biodiversity training courses and natural history publications
Leading a team to deliver both in person and digital learning experiences
Managing budgets, business planning, and the operational performance of the unit
Working with Marketing to grow ecommerce revenue and promote the portfolio
Building and maintaining strong relationships with partners, authors, tutors, designers, and the wider natural history community
Identifying new opportunities, markets, and partnerships to expand our reach
Leading editorial workflows, rights management, licensing, and version control
Commissioning new titles and resources that support environmental understanding
Ensuring compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and copyright requirements

Where you’ll be based

The base location for this position is negotiable, with remote working / home working welcomed. If you prefer working in an office environment, you can work from one of our Field Studies Centres across the UK. Hybrid working options can also be considered.

This role includes travel to Field Studies Council locations and other venues throughout the UK and will involve some overnight stays.

You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Are

An experienced senior manager with a strategic mindset
Skilled at leading teams, freelancers, and creative contributors
Confident working with authors, artists, designers, and content creators
Experienced in delivering training materials at regional or national scale
Commercially aware, with strong budget management experience
A clear and engaging communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Highly organised, detail focused, and able to deliver at pace
Comfortable using digital tools, databases, and online learning platforms
Motivated by our mission and values

If you are looking for a role where your leadership can make a genuine difference to environmental learning, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary
Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physiotherapy sessions and financial & legal support
24-hour Counselling Helpline Service
Cycle to work and EV schemes
Discounts and cashback opportunities
Flexible working options where roles permit
Quality learning and development opportunities

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Ian Wainwright on 07771 846144.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 27th April 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council online in the week commencing 11th May 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks / PVG Scheme check with Disclosure Scotland.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

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