Trademark Assistant

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) is an international organisation dedicated to ensuring
that forests are managed in a responsible manner across the globe. FSC UK, based in Llanidloes,
Powys, is one of the larger national offices. FSC UK is a registered charity responsible for
promoting the FSC’s aims and objectives throughout the United Kingdom.

We are seeing increasing interest from brands and retailers seeking to use the FSC trademarks
to promote their use and sale of FSC-certified products. It is essential that the relationship
we have with these companies is proactively managed and that we support those companies
committed to the FSC system.

We are seeking a new member of our team, who will provide administrative support to existing
and potential FSC Promotional Licence Holders. A thorough induction to the role and full FSC
training will be provided.

The Trademark Assistant role will require a patient and polite individual who has the ability
to understand and communicate FSC's requirements effectively. Attention to detail will be
paramount to this role, as will be a proven ability to maintain effective working relationships
and indeed to enjoy doing so. You'll join a small but ambitious team of people who are
dedicated to supporting our Promotional Licence Holders and who enjoy communicating FSC's
message.

If you enjoy facilitating effective business relationships, working in a small team of great
people, and delight in accurate and effective recording of information along with getting to
grips with requirements and standards, then this could well be the job for you

**Main purpose and responsibilities of the role**:
**Supporting potential promotional licence holders**:
Providing guidance to potential licence holders as to which route to using the FSC trademarks
promotional licence, ensuring that they have demonstrated they are eligible to enter into an
agreement with FSC UK based on their business activity.Liaising with potential licence holders who are submitting supporting documentation and
verifying products as eligible for promotion.

**Helping to deliver the TSP programme**: acting as a Trademark Service Provider

**(TSP)**:
Administration of existing promotional licences

Keeping contact details up to date

Approving artwork as required

Verifying and recording product data as required

Issuing promotional licences as required

Proactive monitoring of promotional licence holder trademark use

Supporting the wider team
the FSC trademarks.Supporting the Business Development Manager in Promotional Licence Holder data management.Assisting the Business Development Manager and supporting the work of the Business Team as
required.

How to apply

Person Specification (found here) and responsibilities of the role.