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We're often asked how to go about getting a job in the environmental sector. We thought it would be nice to let those in the know write about their jobs, what they do and how they got where they are. Click on any of the logos below to learn more.

Interested in us profiling you or a colleague on this page? Good publicity for your organisation and it will make you (a little bit) famous! Contact us.
 
Sally Oakes - Two's Company Coordinator

Sally Oakes
Two's Company Coordinator
Life Cycle UK


"I get a kick out of thinking none of this would have happened if I hadn't made it happen. It also makes cycling accessible to people with a disability, which is brilliant." > more
 
Louise Rutterford  - Project Manager

Louise Rutterford
Project Manager
Centre for Sustainable Energy


"It’s great to be part of a team who understand energy issues and can assess the best options without having any vested interests." > more
 
Jemima Jewell - Forum for the Future

Jemima Jewell
Senior Strategic Advisor
Forum for the Future


"It sounds corny but I love pretty much every part of the job. It is varied and stimulating, and I work with a really incredible bunch of people who I constantly learn from and am inspired by." > more
 
Jonathan Bown - 10:10

Jonathan Bown
Press Manager
10:10


"My remit is to make sure as many, and as wider range of people, get to know about the work 10:10 is doing to reduce carbon emissions." > more
 
Susannah Calderan - HWDT

Susannah Calderan
Marine Biodiversity Officer
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust


"I get to spend my time at sea, on a beautiful vessel seeing fantastic animals and places on the west coast of Scotland." > more
 
Lindsey Butterfield - National Trust

Lindsey Butterfield
Area Warden
The National Trust


"You never know what’s going to be around the corner, so there’s always lots of variety. You never get bored. One of the best aspects is working and living in an amazing place." > more
 
Caroline Rams - EST

Caroline Rams
PR Assistant
Energy Saving Trust


"It is really fulfilling spreading the word for more people in the UK to become energy efficient." > more
 
Ben Ayliffe - Greenpeace UK

Ben Ayliffe
Senior Nuclear Campaigner
Greenpeace UK


"Being at Greenpeace is very empowering and it's an amazing feeling taking direct action yourself." > more
 
Phil Foggitt - Otter Rotters Ltd

Phil Foggitt
Managing Director
Otter Rotters Ltd


"The difference we make can be seen in new, constructive jobs created; in giving an individual more meaning to his life and a life worth living; in reducing waste and pollution and getting that message understood."  > more
 
Ellie Mortimer - Trees for Cities

Ellie Mortimer
Community Events and Consultation Co-ordinator
Trees for Cities


"I get incredible satisfaction from enabling people to have fun whilst doing their bit to improve their local environment." > more
 
Emily Aylott - PGL

Emily Aylott
Activity Instructor
PGL Field Studies


"The best parts of the job are passing on your knowledge and getting children enthusiastic about a subject you are interested in."  > more
 
Nick Goodman - StudentForce for Sustainability

Nick Goodman
Graduate Resource Manager
StudentForce for Sustainability


"When one of our graduates goes onto to get that 'next' job and takes that step up the career ladder there is no better feeling!" > more
 
Kerry Stenhouse - Canvas Holidays

Kerry Stenhouse
Wild & Active Courier
Canvas Holidays


"The sense of appreciation is overwhelming when you have parents and children write you a letter of thanks, emphasising the impact you have had on making their holiday so memorable and fantastic." > more
 
Caroline Fernandez - Women's Environmental Network

Caroline Fernandez
Local Food Project Network Developer
Women's Environmental Network


"Our Culture Kitchen events where the groups get to meet each other, share skills and celebrate their achievements are also great fun and we always have delicious food." > more
 
Mark Patterson
 - Groundwork West London

Mark Patterson
BIFFA Community Gardener
Groundwork West London


"If you can fit in some weekend volunteering between your studies and part time work whilst at university or college it will give you a massive head start in finding a paid job once you graduate." > more
 
Mike Lamb
 - Quest Overseas

Mike Lamb
Overseas Project Manager
Quest Overseas


"To do this sort of job, any experience of working with and leading/managing groups is a key skill which goes a long way in this industry." > more
 
Richard Dodd
 - Bat Conservation Trust

Richard Dodd
Welsh Bat Officer
Bat Conservation Trust


"Unless you are really lucky, its going to take time to get where you want and in the short-term be prepared to make sacrifices, both financially and personally. However, if you are motivated and practice what you preach then go for it!" > more
 
Keith Johnston - GoinGreen

Keith Johnston
Managing Director
GoinGreen


"Being a social entrepreneur is the most fun and the most rewarding thing I have ever done." > more
 
Richard Farmer - RSPB

Richard Farmer
Senior Reserves Manager
RSPB


"My job is very satisfying. In many respects it’s a long term job. I’ve been in it for 15 years and when you are dealing with land and people that kind of experience helps." > more
 
Anna-Marie Kyriacou - Sussex Wildlife Trust

Anna-Marie Kyriacou
People & Wildlife Officer
Sussex Wildlife Trust


"The most satisfying part of my job is making people's dream come true by training them in the skills they need to leap into a career in conservation - and then seeing them get a job!" > more
 
Leah De Quattro - Unicorn Grocery

Leah De Quattro
Co-operative Worker
Unicorn Grocery


"Few people are lucky enough to feel a clean conscience about their line of work." > more
 
Renewable Devices

Jorji Frederiksen
Head of Internal Affairs
Renewable Devices


"Without experience, the environmental and renewable energy sectors can be notoriously hard to break into." > more
 
National Trust for Scotland

Dan Watson
Property Manager/Ranger/Naturalist
National Trust for Scotland


"In this job there is no such thing as a ‘Monday morning feeling’" > more
 
Butterfly Conservation

Kelly Thomas
Moth Conservation Officer
Butterfly Conservation


"The most enjoyable aspect of the job is being able to get out and do fieldwork. I get to travel around much of England and visit some really beautiful places."  > more
 
Waste Watch

Sam Jarvis
Head of Communications
Waste Watch


"I get most satisfaction from working with so many like-minded and committed people who care passionately about environmental and sustainability issues" > more
 
BTCV Scotland

Charlie Fairbairn
Community Project Officer
BTCV Scotland


"The best part of my job is meeting a wide range of people of different backgrounds and abilities all coming to volunteer for completely different reasons." > more
 
 
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