Job types within Land, Sea, Environment, Veterinary
Land, Sea, Environment, Veterinary
Environment jobs cover a diverse range of industries such as agriculture, horticulture, animal care, environmental conservation and landscaping. The environment jobs & the land-based sector manages approximately 85% of the land, contributing nearly £46 billion per annum to the UK economy. Roughly 1 million people are now employed in environment jobs, in addition to 500,000 voluntary environment jobs workers. Over 90% of businesses offering environment jobs employ less than ten people.
There are many opportunities available, with environment jobs in Government agencies & departments, museums, veterinary practice, voluntary conservation, local authorities, zoos and botanic gardens, national park authorities, business and industry, law firms, environmental consultancies, specialist campaigning, pressure groups, media and environment jobs in science and research.
To enjoy a career in environment jobs, you may enjoy working outdoors and the idea of working with animals or wildlife. Many environment jobs require some hands-on practical work but environment jobs also require in-depth knowledge and skills. Environment jobs employees also work indoors in administrative, technical and scientific roles.
Environment jobs are increasingly popular and job prospects are excellent. In some environment jobs, the hours can be long, but extremely rewarding. Environment jobs salaries can vary dramatically but, as vacancies in the sector are becoming harder to fill, salary levels continue to rise. An environmental or land-based qualification is transferable, within Europe and the rest of the world. Environment jobs projects in the developing world need people with skills and knowledge. Environment jobs can require ‘soft skills' such as report writing, presentations; project management and IT skills are becoming increasingly important.