Digital Learning & Publishing Manager

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 36973 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. Youll work together to extend our charitys 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 youll 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 youll 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.

Youll 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 Appfor 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 .

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if were 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 whereeveryone feels connected to the environmentso they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity we realise that to achieveour visionwe 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 Field Studies Council everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and visionif this inspires you we would love to hear from you.