Administrative & Marketing Coordinator
Job Type: 6-month Fixed-Term Role with potential for extension
Company: School of Natural Building – Community Benefit Society
Location: Flexible, with some minimum time requirements in Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Core Values: empowerment, sustainability, passion and fun.
Background:
In today’s global built environment, increasingly dominated by cement and high-tech petrochemical products, it is easy to forget that ALL of our historic buildings, from the humblest cob cottage to the ancient temples and vast palaces of bygone eras, were built exclusively from natural materials. Which begs the question: why is the life expectancy of our modern buildings less than a human lifetime? How can this be sustainable?
About Us:
The School of Natural Building (SNaB) exists to answer these, and many other, pertinent building-related questions. SNaB exists to empower people like you to make informed decisions about your own living environment. SNaB exists to educate whoever will listen. SNaB believes that things can change; that our broken construction industry CAN and MUST change.
The School of Natural Building is a pioneer in teaching self-builders, professionals and communities the skills necessary to construct high-quality buildings made from straw, timber and other natural materials. Founded in direct response to the urgent issues of sustainability, climate change, and the need to reduce carbon emissions, we are dedicated to making natural building mainstream and inclusive, and revolutionising the construction industry in the UK. Our strategic plan positions us to drive holistic and significant change in the built environment, helping change the trajectory of construction in this country and combat the pressing issue of carbon emissions. What we’re aiming to achieve has never been realised in the UK before, but it is a timely, necessary, and exciting challenge.
Job Description:
To help deliver against our strategic goals, we are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Administrative and Marketing Coordinator to come on board with us. This role is crucial to our operations and to supporting our Managing Director; you’ll be managing all aspects of course administration and logistics.This is a busy task as we have grown a lot in the last year and continue to expand. This exciting role is at the forefront of a movement that has the potential to reshape the future of construction in the UK; we hope you’ll come and join us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end course administration and logistics for natural materials training, including the coordination of live events, to ensure flawless execution and a seamless participant experience.
- Actively maintain and build a forward looking schedule of courses and events
- Expand our offerings within existing markets – e.g. universities, professional institutions & community groups – and develop additional monetisation strategies which expand our potential client base.
- Maintain a detailed database of research and funding opportunities and deadlines.
- Own and grow our client communications, from enquiry management to active outreach and engagement campaigns, including the drafting of marketing and comms content.
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director for day-to-day operations.
- Research and prepare reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes:
- Passion for social and environmental sustainability and alignment with the values of the School of Natural Building.
- Proven experience in communication strategy and execution, including client management or sales, marketing and social media.
- Excellent attention to detail, with strong organisational and administrative skills.
- A motivated self-starter, able to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with database management and record-keeping.
- Preferred:
- knowledge or experience in sustainability, low-and-zero carbon work or similar green construction field
- website updating experience; WordPress or similar
What We Offer:
- Impactful Leadership: Become part of our mission to mainstream natural building and reshape the construction industry in the UK.
- Innovation and Challenge: Take on an unprecedented challenge to combat climate change and drive industry-wide change.
- Supportive Team: Collaborate with experts in a supportive environment that foregrounds empowerment, sustainability, passion and fun.
- Growth: Help to scale our organisation alongside your career, expanding our influence in the built environment sector.
Join us in leading with purpose, making a difference in the construction industry, and addressing socio-ecological challenges head-on.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for making operations work seamlessly , we invite you to apply for the Administrative & Marketing Coordinator position at the School of Natural Building.
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to barbara@schoolofnaturalbuilding.co.uk
Application Deadline: 10th April 2026
The School of Natural Building is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our commitment to sustainability.