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JOB SECTORS Environment Introduction This factsheet contain useful information to assist you in your career planning and job seeking. The environment sector is divided into the following main areas:
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Animal and Plant Resources
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Natural Resources
Type of Jobs The following are examples of the type of jobs in this sector: •
Ecologist
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Marine scientist
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Energy engineer
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Nature conservation officer
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Energy manager
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Recycling officer
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Environmental consultant
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Waste management officer
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Environmental manager
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Water quality scientist
Research a career Use the websites below to:-
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Find information and industry news to help you find out about a career or job sector Find out about a particular job such as: þ Typical work activities þ Career development
Professional Bodies and Key Organisations Key websites Careerplayer Video presentations about a variety of careers Inside Careers Careers information, advice and vacancies Job Crowd Employee job reviews of their job and employer National Careers Service Search job sectors and occupational profiles. Prospects Higher Education's official careers website Skill - National bureau for people with disabilities Opportunities for people with any kind of disability training and employment Target jobs Careers information, advice and vacancies
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þ Entry requirements
þ Training
þ Typical employers Link
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www.careerplayer.com
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www.insidecareers.co.uk
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www.thejobcrowd.com
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Careers info Job profiles
http://tinyurl.com/6mo7wm9
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Careers info Job profiles
www.prospects.ac.uk http://tinyurl.com/6cy926b
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Careers info www.targetjobs.co.uk
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Organisations
British Association of Landscape Industries Latest industry news, events and jobs.
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Directory
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Industry news
www.bali.co.uk www.tcv.org.uk
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) Working to reclaim green spaces with projects through a network of 2000 community groups.
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Volunteering http://www.changeagents.org.uk/
College & University Sustainability Placements Advertises placements for students and graduates
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Industry news
Dept. for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
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Careers info Industry news
Government department website.
www.defra.gov.uk https://www.edie.net/
Environmental Data Interactive Exchange (Edie) Online resource for professionals responsible for sustainability of their company or organisation.
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Industry news www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Environment Agency Website has industry information.
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Industry news https://www.iema.net/
Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) Very useful information about the industry.
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Careers info www.nfuonline.com
National Farmers Union (NFU) Info on farming/science/environmental sectors.
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Industry news
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Industry news
National Trust Organisation working to protect historical buildings, ruins, gardens and natural habitats.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main www.naturenet.net
Naturenet Includes a useful ‘Who’s who’ of agencies and organisations involved in the countryside.
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Careers info www.lantra.org.uk
Lantra (Sector Skills Council for Environmental & Land-based sector) Includes industry information and case studies.
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Careers info
Careers sections, jobs and courses.
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Industry news www.rhs.org.uk
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing
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Training
horticulture & promoting good gardening.
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Wildlife trusts
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Industry news
Website for 47 wildlife trusts with the latest, news,
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Directory of
events and jobs.
trusts www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
The Woodland Trust Industry news, jobs and volunteering opportunities.
www.wildlifetrusts.org
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Magazines, journals and publications Environment Magazine
http://www.environmentuk.net/
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Find training and study The following websites contain information on training or further study to help you pursue a career path. Organisations
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British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
www.tcv.org.uk
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health College & University Sustainability Placements (CUSP) Earthworks
www.cieh.org http://www.changeagents.org.uk/ www.earthworks-jobs.com/pgrad.html
Lantra (Sector Skills Council for Environmental & Land-based sector
www.lantra.org.uk
National Farmers Union (NFU)
www.nfuonline.com
Nature Net
www.naturenet.net
Royal Horticultural Society
www.rhs.org.uk
Find a job or work experience The following websites contain information where you can search for jobs or work experience. Organisation British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) College & University Sustainability Placements (CUSP) Eathworks Edie Environment Agency Environmental Health News The Environmentalists Jobs Green Jobs Guardian Jobs Lantra National Farmers Union (NFU) National Trust
Link www.bali.co.uk http://www.changeagents.org.uk/ www.earthworks-jobs.com www.edie.net www.environment-agency.gov.uk/jobs www.ehn-jobs.com http://jobs.environmentalistonline.com www.greenjobs.co.uk http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/jobs/environment www.lantra.org.uk www.nfuonline.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main
Nature Jobs
www.nature.com/naturejobs
Nature Net
www.naturenet.net
Waterways Recovery Group Wildlife trusts The Woodland Trust
www.waterways.org.uk www.wildlifetrusts.org www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
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Grants and funding The following websites contact information on funding for training or help with your own business. It is also always worth contacting your local councils and authorities to see if any grants or funding is available. Organisations
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Angela Kimberley
www.angelakimberley.co.uk
erdp
http://tinyurl.com/kzkrx82
The Forest Education Initiative
www.foresteducation.org/
forestry commission
www.forestry.gov.uk/
grants for schools
www.grants4schools.info
Lottery Funded Projects
http://tinyurl.com/pkleuqe
The Princes Trust
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Woodland grant scheme
http://tinyurl.com/kzkrx82
Unltd awards
https://unltd.org.uk
Help and information Go to the Resource Centre in the Hardy Building with your initial enquiries or email bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk. ยง Resource Centre, Hardy Building. Take your initial enquiries to the Resource Centre where staff are available to help you. Resources include job sector section with books and information and job hunting guides. ยง Online. Our section on Blackboard and the website has information about available services and information on researching careers and finding jobs and work experience. ยง Advice. If you require advice with exploring your further study or career options you can book an appointment with a Careers Adviser. Please email bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk to request an appointment booking form.
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