Overview
This is a rare opportunity to lead the development and delivery of digital learning and natural history publishing for our national environmental education charity. 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.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the production and management of biodiversity training courses and natural history publications.
* Lead a team delivering both in‑person and digital learning experiences.
* Manage budgets, business planning, and the operational performance of the unit.
* Work with Marketing to grow e‑commerce revenue and promote the portfolio.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, authors, tutors, designers, and the wider natural history community.
* Identify new opportunities, markets, and partnerships to expand our reach.
* Lead editorial workflows, rights management, licensing, and version control.
* Commission new titles and resources that support environmental understanding.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding and copyright requirements.
Qualifications
* Senior management experience with a strategic mindset.
* Proven ability to lead teams, freelancers, and creative contributors.
* Confident working with authors, artists, designers, and content creators.
* Experience delivering training materials at regional or national scale.
* Commercially aware with strong budget management experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication 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; a Disability Confident employer encourages applications from disabled candidates.
Employment details
* Permanent full‑time contract.
* Salary: circa £36,973 per annum plus excellent benefits.
* Location: flexible base location with remote/hybrid working welcomed; option to work from one of our Field Studies Centres.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
* 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
* Life assurance 5× your annual basic salary.
* Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members.
* 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.
EEO Statement
We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.
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