Schools Partnerships & Sales Officer

About Operation Wallacea Operation Wallacea is an organisation that runs biological and conservation research expeditions in some of the most remote and biodiverse locations on the planet. Our programmes bring together leading academics, university students, school students and volunteers to conduct vital long-term and large-scale biodiversity research and conservation work.

To date, data from our expeditions have contributed to over 740 scientific papers, helping to identify areas requiring protection, develop conservation strategies and train the next generation of field scientists.

Our school expeditions fund the entire research programme and give students the chance to work alongside scientists on real research projects, from tropical forests to coral reefs, and for many it is the experience that shapes what they go on to study.

The Role We are looking for a creative, self-motivated Schools Partnerships & Sales Officer to grow our school partnerships and lead our sales efforts in the USA.You will be the bridge between our research and the teachers who bring their students on expedition. That means building and growing our teacher network, writing engaging science content, keeping our educational resources fresh and coming up with new ways to connect with schools.

You will also take on country management for one of our key expedition sites and support the wider sales team.

This is not a social media management role, but creative writing is at its heart. It suits someone with a strong drive who enjoys generating ideas and is happy to run with them on their own initiative.

Key Responsibilities Schools and teacher engagement

Selling our school expeditions to new and existing schools, managing enquiries from first contact through to booking

Creating, growing and looking after a network of teachers who champion our expeditions

Finding new and creative ways to engage teachers, such as webinars, teacher events, newsletters and resources

Booking and managing meetings with teachers and schools

Delivering presentations to teachers, students and parents, both in person and online

Representing Operation Wallacea at education conferences and exhibitions

Supporting schools with fundraising guidance and funding applications US sales

Overseeing our sales efforts in the USA, managing US school relationships, enquiries and the sales pipeline

Helping shape our US sales strategy alongside the wider team Holding online meetings and presentations with US schools across time zones, with the potential for travel to the USA in the longer term Content and resources

Writing engaging, accurate science content for our website, brochures, newsletters and teacher materials

Updating and developing our educational resources for schools

Updating website content (Word Press)
Designing and updating company materials, including presentations and reports

Country management and sales support

Country management for one of our key expedition sites, acting as the UK point of contact and keeping site information up to date Supporting the sales team with administration, mass mailings (postal and email) and phone enquiries

Managing key contacts and group booking details and keeping our CRM accurate and up to date Fulfilling a staff position on our summer expeditions

About You We are looking for a creative thinker with a love of science and conservation, who is confident building relationships and motivated to grow something.

Essential skills

Excellent written communication, with the ability to turn science into engaging content for different audiencesA creative thinker who generates new ideas and sees them through

Self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative with a strong drive to reach targets

Confidence presenting to groups, in person and online

Strong relationship-building skills and comfortable approaching new contacts

Well organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Comfortable using CRMs, databases and Google Drive/Sheets/DocsA background in, or strong interest in, environmental sciences, biology or conservation

Desirable

Experience in sales, business development or account management, ideally within education

Experience of teaching or working with schools

Knowledge of the US education system

Experience writing educational or science content

Experience using Word Press Full  UK driving licence

Working With UsOur offices are located in the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (formerly AONB), offering a unique working environment.

Benefits include:

Hybrid…