Why does surveying matter?

About the role

Surveyors UK is seeking a Business Development & Marketing professional to help grow the This Is Surveying podcast and expand the UK’s primary surveying community. The role involves driving sponsorship, guest engagement, and audience growth across multiple disciplines within the surveying profession.

The podcast, now in its 27th episode, showcases the diversity of surveying—spanning timber, retrofit, EPC reform, construction consultancy, party wall, dilapidations, marine, drone, geospatial, rail freight, damp and timber, and recruitment. Guests include apprentices, senior partners, sole practitioners, firm owners, and professionals from both public and private sectors.

This is an opportunity to highlight the human and professional depth of surveying, moving beyond technical aspects to emphasize the critical role of judgement, communication, and client relationships in the field.

Responsibilities

• Secure podcast sponsorships and manage relationships with sponsors (e.g., Rebuild Cost UK).
• Identify and recruit surveyors and related professionals as guests for both the main editorial series and commercial Spotlight episodes.
• Plan and schedule podcast episodes well in advance, ensuring a diverse range of topics and voices.
• Engage with the audience across LinkedIn, YouTube, and Buzzsprout to grow listenership and foster thoughtful discussion.
• Promote the podcast’s unique value proposition: showcasing surveying as a multifaceted, human-centered profession.
• Collaborate with partners to expand the Surveyors UK community and content offerings.
• Address the profession’s visibility problem by amplifying the stories and expertise of surveyors.

Requirements

• Experience in business development, marketing, or audience growth, preferably in podcasting, media, or professional services.
• Strong network or ability to build relationships within the surveying, construction, or built environment sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with the surveying profession or a willingness to learn about its disciplines and challenges.
• Proactive and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable with outreach, negotiation, and public engagement (e.g., LinkedIn, email, events).
• Passion for storytelling and highlighting the human side of technical professions.

Skills

• Business development and sponsorship acquisition.
• Content planning and audience growth strategies.
• Networking and relationship management.
• Social media engagement (LinkedIn, YouTube, podcast platforms).
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to distill complex ideas into compelling narratives.
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in surveying, including the impact of AI and evolving client expectations.

To express interest or nominate a guest, contact Nina Young at nina@surveyors-uk.com.