Digital Learning & Publishing Manager
Employer: Field Studies Council
Location: 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 will include occasional travel to our Field Studies Council locations and other venues throughout the UK and will involve occasional overnight stays.
Working hours: full-time
Salary: circa £36,973 - £44,091 per annum DOE + excellent benefits
Closing date: 8th July 2026
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The Vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Field Studies Council's Digital Learning & Publishing unit.
You'll develop strategy, build partnerships, grow income streams and lead a talented team delivering biodiversity training, digital learning and natural history publishing across the UK.
Success in this position will come from strong commercial leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to deliver sustainable growth while supporting our charitable mission.
Permanent full-time contract
Starting salary circa £36,973 - £44,091 per annum DOE + excellent benefits
Flexible base location with remote / home working welcomed
Make a visible, lasting contribution to environmental education across the UK
Work with purpose
At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.
As our Digital Learning & Publishing Manager, you will lead a commercially focused business unit responsible for a diverse portfolio of biodiversity training, digital learning and publishing products. Working closely with the Commercial Director, you'll help form the future direction of the unit, ensuring sustainable growth, strong customer experience and meaningful impact.
In this key senior leadership role, you will:
Lead the Digital Learning & Publishing unit, with accountability for its commercial and operational performance, budgeting, forecasting and P&L delivery.
Develop and deliver commercial strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth across digital learning, publishing, partnerships and e-commerce.
Identify new commercial opportunities and build relationships that expand our reach and impact.
Use data, insights and customer feedback to improve performance, conversion, retention and customer value.
Lead and develop a high-performing team.
Oversee the successful delivery of biodiversity training courses, digital learning products and natural history publications.
Further detail regarding the full responsibilities can be found in the vacancy pack attached to the advert on our careers website.
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 will include occasional travel to our Field Studies Council locations and other venues throughout the UK and will involve occasional overnight stays.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone with a commercial mindset who has owned budgets, delivered revenue growth and led business performance before. We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
Significant experience in a commercial leadership or business unit management role.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a commercial environment
P&L accountability and revenue growth delivery, with a track record of developing and scaling commercially viable products or services
Experience leading delivery project teams and managing vendors/freelancers.
Effective management and influencing of partnerships and networks
Budget management expertise, including a proven ability to ensure value for money
An interest in learning, publishing, environmental education or the natural history sector.
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 are looking for a role where your leadership can make a genuine difference to environmental learning, we would be delighted to receive your application.
The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 8th July 2026.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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