Working for Field Studies Council (FSC)

Looking for a role where your passion for nature, conservation, and hands‑on outdoor work genuinely makes a difference? As Estate & Conservation Assistant, your work will directly support nature ...

Do you have the skills and confidence to take the lead in maintaining a busy learning centre in a stunning natural setting? As Maintenance Officer, your work ensures our centre remains safe, welcoming ...

As our Centre Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day management, performance and development of the residential learning centre, ensuring exceptional experiences for every visitor while helping deliver ...

Do you have the leadership skills to run a busy residential centre and inspire a team to deliver outstanding outdoor learning experiences? We’re looking for you to join our Environmental Education ...

This beginner online bird course will introduce you to the field skills required to start identifying and recording birds, including how to use a guide and make a valuable record! ...

This 2.5 day intermediate Freshwater Invertebrates course will provide you with the surveying and identification skills you need to begin to survey freshwater habitats. Freshwater invertebrates are ...

This beginner to intermediate course is designed to train learners in how to complete the Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) using the Forestry Commission’s new app in the spring/summer. Whether you ...

This beginner course will help you begin your journey into identifying UK grass, sedge, and rush species. We will delve into the unique botanical characteristics of the three families and use ...

Build your understanding of botanical anatomy considering the structure and function of leaves, flowers and fruits and seeds, germination and flower fertilisation in this intermediate wildflower ...

This introductory land mammals course will explore the biology, ecology and conservation of badgers and other mustelids. Mustelids are a family of carnivorous mammals including badgers, otters and ...

This course is an introduction to the fern species found in the UK. The course covers their biology, ecology and where you can find them. Focusing on their key features such as fronds, spores and ...

In this beginner’s online course, you will learn more about the biology and ecology of UK seal species that you may see around our coastline. By the end, you will appreciate their amazing lives, and ...

This beginner UK otter online course will explore their biology, ecology, and conservation. Otters are semi-aquatic animals that belong to the Mustelidae family of carnivorous mammals. Learn more ...

This 1-day beginner course will introduce you to grasslands, one of the UK’s most diverse and ecologically valuable habitats. This course will guide you through the different grassland types found ...

This 2.5 day intermediate course is an exciting opportunity to identify many British mammals through field signs, live-trapping and sightings. The course is practically based with field and ...

Test your botanical knowledge with a BSBI Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC). The FISC is a test that determines your botanical skill level on a scale from 1 (beginner) to 5 ...