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Arboriculturist
Arboriculturists are responsible for tree maintenance, which can include planting and protecting them as well as cutting them down when needed.
Job profile of an arboriculturist from the Prospects website
Agricultural Consultant
Agricultural consultants provide business, technical and scientific advice and assessment services to farmers and the public sector.
Job profile of an agricultural consultant from the Target Jobs website
Job profile of an agricultural consultant from the Prospects website
Countryside Ranger
Countryside rangers supervise and protect wild areas and allow public entry to wild landscapes and animal habitats.
Job profile of countryside ranger from the National Careers Service website
Ecologist
Ecologists study ecosystems and conduct field surveys, undertake environmental impact assessments and advise on habitat management.
Job profile of an ecologist from the Prospects website
Job profile of an ecologist from the All About Careers website
Ecotourism
The ecotourism sector provides sustainable alternatives for travellers. A wide variety of roles are available.
Information on the ecotourism sector from the All About Careers website
Enviornmental Consultant
Environmental consultants advise organisations on a range of environmental issues so that they can comply with the law and reduce any effects their operations may have on the environment.
Job profile of an environmental consultant from the Prospects website
Environmental Education Officer
Environmental education officers raise awareness of conservation and sustainability through giving talks, teaching programmes to schools, families or community groups, leading guided walks, collating scientific data, recruiting volunteers, generating fundraising activities, and also organising promotion through leaflets, newsletters and websites.
Job profile of an environmental education officer from the Prospects website
Environmental Manager
Environmental managers are responsible for assessing an organisation’s impact on the environment and implementing improvements that are in line with relevant policy and legislation.
Job profile of an environmental manager from the Prospects website
Job profile of an environmental manager from the Target Jobs website
Environmental Scientist
Environmental scientists assess the impact that humans have on the environment.
Job profile of an environmental scientist from the Target Jobs website
Field Trials Officer
Field trials officers prepare and monitor research trials through on-site and/or laboratory experiments on animals or plants.
Job profile of a field trials officer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a field trials officer from the Target Jobs website
Fisheries Officer
Fisheries officers assess and protect fish in a variety of habitats.
Job profile of a fisheries officer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a fisheries officer from the Target Jobs website
Fish Farm Manager
Fish farm managers are responsible for the operation of fish farms that breed and sell fish for the food industry.
Job profile of a fish farm manager from the Prospects website
Forest Manager/Officer
Forest managers/officers are responsible for the management of woodlands that have a variety of uses.
Job profile of a forest/woodland manager from the Prospects website
Job profile of a forest officer from the National Careers website
Government Research Officer
The research and analysis of government research officers is instrumental in the creation and change of policies. The research can be in a wide variety of areas including environmental research.
Job profile of a government research officer from the Target Jobs website
Job profile of a government research officer from the All About Careers website
Horticulturist
Horticulturists are responsible for the cultivation of plants for retail, public amenities and sports grounds.
Job profile of an amenity horticulturist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a commercial horticulturist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a horticultural manager from the National Careers Service website
Horticultural Therapist
Horticultural therapists help people improve their mental and physical health through gardening.
Job profile of a horticultural therapist from the National Careers Service website
Marine Scientist
Marine scientists study different aspects of the ocean including marine life and environmental issues.
Job profile of a marine scientist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a marine scientist from the Target Jobs website
Nature Conservation Oficer
Nature conservation officers oversee the protection and maintenance of local grasslands, woods, moors, mountains and marine habitats.
Job profile of nature conservation officer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a countryside officer from the National Careers Service website
Ornithologist
Ornithologists study all aspects of birds, including the ecology and conservation of their habitats.
Job profile of an ornithologist from the National Careers Service website
Recycling Officer
Recycling officers design, monitor, improve and publicise recycling schemes.
Job profile of a recycling officer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a recycling officer from the All About Careers website
Research Scientist
Research scientists carry out experiments and report on their results.
Job profile of a research scientist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a research scientist from the Target Jobs website
Science Writer
Science writers compose print and online scientific articles, papers, company reports, journals and press releases for business, professional, technical and specialist publications.
Job profile of a science writer from the Prospects website
Soil Scientist
Soil scientists analyse and report on soil for a variety of purposes ranging from assessing environmental damage, to determining if a site is suitable for construction to take place.
Job profile of a soil scientist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a soil scientist from the Target Jobs website
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainability consultants advise clients on making their business/development as sustainable as possible.
Job profile of a sustainability consultant from the Prospects website
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer coordinators recruit and supervise volunteers and make sure that they receive the appropriate training.
Job profile for a volunteer coordinator from the Prospects website
Job profile of a volunteer work organiser from the Target Jobs website
Waste Management Officer
Waste management officers oversee waste management arrangements to ensure that communities are kept clean and that waste is disposed of in the most sustainable way possible, complying with all relevant legislation.
Job profile of a waste management officer from the Prospects website
Job profile of a waste management officer from the All About Careers website
Water Quality Scientist
Water quality scientists test water to ensure it meets water quality standards.
Job profile of a water quality scientist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a water quality scientist from the All About Careers website
Zookeeper
Zookeepers care for animals in captivity.
Job profile of a zookeeper from the National Careers Service website