Environmental Management and Conservation
| Countryside Jobs Service |
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A great resource for keeping up-to-date with opportunities in conservation and ecology. CJS advertises a wide range of opportunities, including graduate jobs, volunteering and internships. There are also details of courses and events. |
| Prospects job profiles: Environmental Management and Conservation |
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The link below will take you to a list of detailed job profiles from prospects.ac.uk. The profiles contain detailed information about what specific roles involve, entry requirements, work experience and career prospects. |
| Environmental Job Websites |
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The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for looking for jobs in the Environmental sector. |
| Environmental Work Experience |
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The link below will take you to a list of recommended websites and downloads for finding environmental work experience, paid and voluntary. |
| Lantra |
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Lantra - Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector. Website has careers sections for a range of industries, including routes into various careers in them. |
| Nature-based jobs resource pack (AGCAS) |
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A collection of resources for finding nature-focused jobs and work experience.
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| CJS Focus on... (Articles about Environmental careers) |
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This resource comprises articles and case studies of people working in the environmental sector and top tips for interviews and applications. |
| Sustainability and green careers |
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The link below will take you to a list of resources for finding information on careers related to sustainability. |
| EAUC Green Careers Guide |
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How to find a job that's good for you and the planet, created by the EAUC Scotland, takes an inclusive approach to 'green jobs' and explains how these go much beyond windfarms and wellies. Electricians, Finance Mangers, Administrative Assistants, Environmental Lawyers, Sustainability Consultants, Engineers and Educators - all of these jobs are, or can be, green jobs!
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| Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) |
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Government body which is responsible for the protection of the environment in Scotland. Includes listing of their current vacancies. |
| ENDS Environmental Consultancy Directory |
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Directory of Environmental Consultancies in the UK searchable by location, type of work or clients etc. Also contains some useful articles on environmental consultancy. |
| Prospects - Environment and Agriculture |
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Links to information on types of job and courses for careers in this sector. |
| Society for Radiological Protection |
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| Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) |
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Professional body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment. Includes a job search section and a directory of CIWEM member organisations which you can search by location and specialism. |
| Chartered Institution of Wastes Management |
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The leading professional body for waste and resource management. Their website has information on courses as well as latest vacancies. |
| Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) |
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Professional body established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment. Also advertises environmental jobs. |
| Environment Analyst |
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Useful site for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry news. There is also an extensive company directory. |
| Environment Agency |
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Government Agency charged with environmental protections and conservation in England and Wales. Find out about current development, policies and jobs with one of the biggest employers in the sector. |
| Institution of Environmental Sciences |
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Charitable organisation which promotes and raises public awareness of environmental science. Their website has details of vacancies in the environmental sector and information about their volunteering scheme. |
| British Hydrological Society |
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Membership organisation for those with an interest in the inter-disciplinary subject of hydrology. Website includes section on careers, training and events. |
| NatureNet |
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Website for those interested in the countryside, its management, and nature conservation. It has very useful Careers and Training sections providing advice on pursuing a career in this area and where to study. |
| NatureScot |
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NatureScot (formerly Scottish Natural Heritage) work to improve the natural environment in Scotland and inspire everyone to care more about it. The careers section of their website includes details of current vacancies and volunteering opportunities. |
| How to become an Ecological Consultant |
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Written by a professional Ecologist, this book provides an insight into the world of an Ecological Consultant. It guides you through the skills, knowledge and experience that you need and how to acquire them. Available to borrow from the Careers Service library.
This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details. |
| Energy Web |
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Portal which supplies information on the Energy Sector such as Oil, Petrochemicals, Renewables and Energy Conservation. Includes a jargon buster, company directory, news & events. |
| Institute for European Environmental Policy |
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An independent, not for profit institute dedicated to advancing an environmentally sustainable Europe through policy analysis, development and dissemination. Their website sometimes contains details of internship opportunities. |
| Careers in Hydrology |
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Information on what Hydrologists do, career options and potential employers. |
| Centre for Ecology and Hydrology training courses |
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Listing of training courses on a wide range of Environmental topics. |
| Green Careers Guide (British Council) |
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Explore environmental careers via case studies and webinars. |
| Green Jobs for Nature |
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Information on types of green jobs. |
| The Green Directory |
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A comprehensive listing of organisations who provide sustainable products and services to further and higher education and learning and skills sectors. |
| Video case study of Life Sciences graduate working in Environmental Protection |
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Life Sciences graduate, Anthony Christou, talks about his career path to date and what his current role involves. |
| Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) |
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Internationally renowned aquatic scientific research and consultancy centre. |
| National Trust for Scotland |
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Information on historic properties, collections, archaeological sites and the Scottish landscape - site includes information on events, current projects, jobs and volunteering opportunities. |
| National Trust |
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Information on historic properties, collections,archaeological sites, countryside and environment in England. Site includes information on training, volunteering and events. |
| English Heritage |
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Charity which owns and protects historic monuments, buildings and countryside in England. The site contains information about all activities, events, jobs and volunteering opportunities. |
| Historic Environment Scotland |
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Public body which protects and maintains historic monuments, buildings and landscape. The site contains information on all activities, events, jobs and volunteering opportunities. |
| CIEEM - Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management |
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The CIEEM website contains information on what a career as an Ecologist or Environment Manager involves. There is also advice on how to follow a career in these areas with tips on courses and work experience. You can also find details of current opportunities. |
| British Ecology Society |
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'Rooting for a career in ecology/environmental management' - booklet on website. Search in 'Careers' in the 'Educational resources' section. |
| World Land Trust |
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The Jobseekers section of this website provides details of graduate posts and internships in Conservation, as well as information on training courses. |
| Greenpeace |
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Information on voluntary opportunities and internships. |
| Careers in Marine Science |
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The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding out about careers in Marine Science. |
| Scottish Wildlife Trust |
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Wildlife charity which carries out practical conservation as well as campaigning and policy work. Website includes information on a wide range of volunteering opportunities in conservation and offers some practical training. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Dr Amy Coatsee (Threatened Species Biologist) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Zoology graduate, Amy Coatsee, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| Change Agents (formerly Student Force for Sustainability) |
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Recruitment advice and support for careers in sustainability. |
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