Overview

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education.

This exciting post will engage target audiences to take part in UK’s leading biodiversity training courses and a renowned portfolio of wildlife identification guides.

By using a full range of marketing activities, the post holder will recruit and retain young people (age 16+) and adults to learn about the environment to take practical actions to help nature recovery.

The scope is 200+ online and in-person training courses per year about biodiversity, natural history and environmental art, plus 300+ publication titles distributed through trade and consumer channels.

These marketing the activities are part of FSC’s Eco-Business Directorate. The role is focused on delivering outcomes of specific projects funded by commercial and philanthropic funding, including ‘Biolinks’ and ‘Generation Green’ projects focused on improving biological recording and supported careers of young people.

This post holder will be part of a small marketing team with ambitious targets to create and deliver marketing plans with stakeholders. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody wishing to develop a career in marketing at a leading environmental charity.

The successful candidate will have marketing or related qualification and two or more years’ experience working in a marketing department. They will demonstrable success in campaign planning, delivery and measurement, and knowledge of digital marketing methods to engage target markets and increase online sales.

The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and positive and passionate attitude towards your work.

Occasional Travel to Head Office in Shrewsbury and other FSC Centres is expected

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 a pride in their role within it.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity. 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.

Closing Date: Monday 19th April 2021

Interviews to be held on 22nd and 23rd April 2021