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.
1. Permanent full-time contract
2. Starting salary circa £36,973 per annum + excellent benefits
3. Flexible base location with remote / home working welcomed
4. 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:
5. Overseeing the production and management of biodiversity training courses and natural history publications
6. Leading a team to deliver both in person and digital learning experiences
7. Managing budgets, business planning, and the operational performance of the unit
8. Working with Marketing to grow ecommerce revenue and promote the portfolio
9. Building and maintaining strong relationships with partners, authors, tutors, designers, and the wider natural history community
10. Identifying new opportunities, markets, and partnerships to expand our reach
11. Leading editorial workflows, rights management, licensing, and version control
12. Commissioning new titles and resources that support environmental understanding
13. 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:
14. An experienced senior manager with a strategic mindset
15. Skilled at leading teams, freelancers, and creative contributors
16. Confident working with authors, artists, designers, and content creators
17. Experienced in delivering training materials at regional or national scale
18. Commercially aware, with strong budget management experience
19. A clear and engaging communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
20. Highly organised, detail focused, and able to deliver at pace
21. Comfortable using digital tools, databases, and online learning platforms
22. 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:
23. 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
24. 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
25. Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary
26. 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
27. 24-hour Counselling Helpline Service
28. Cycle to work and EV schemes
29. Discounts and cashback opportunities
30. Flexible working options where roles permit
31. 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.