Digital Education Officer (Digital Education Officer)

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join us.

We are now looking for a Digital Education Officer to take ownership for the FSCs products based mainly around the national curriculum whilst supporting the development of new products. You will support and enhance the product development processes, with a specific focus on using digital technologies to gather data and design new products.  You will also develop delivery channels including outreach and use of information and learning technology to transform and enhance the delivery of all FSC products and identify opportunities for new, digitally enhanced, supported or delivered products.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Education and Products: Working under the direction of the Education Lead (Currently Head of Group (East)) and in coordination with the Head of Digital, Eco Business Directorate and others as business develops. Lead and project manage the FSC Digital Education Group and coordinate the development of the FSCs On-line Learning Platform in the development and delivery, ensuring that opportunities are highlighted for new & addition revenue products.

• Lead the Content Management for the Digital Platforms and annual programme of new digital and outreach programmes
• Lead the FSC Digital Group inc. programme development
• Lead digital training for education staff as programmes are introduced, develop and change
• Lead the development of the new FSC e-Academy (or equivalent as this develops further)
• Coordinating the design and production of the digital content necessary to support all areas of product development including Media, Health, Leisure & Professional Services product areas.

About you

You will hold a Degree in either Geography, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Computer Science or closely allied discipline, have 2+ years’ experience of delivering fieldwork teaching and experience of teaching at a wide range of levels, including A-level. A positive and passionate work attitude is a must as well as a desire to show pride in all aspects of your work and a flexible approach with a willingness to adapt to changes

About us

The Field Studies Council follows a recruitment and selection process that is applied fairly, consistently, and without favour or prejudice, and which promotes a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged.

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.

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. No matter what role you perform, 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.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is Thursday 7th January 2021

Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually (via Zoom) on Wednesday 13th January 2021