CI-UK Conservation Careers
At CI-UK we recognise how difficult it can be to find the right job in conservation. We have considerable experience in transferable and technical skills development and, through our many contacts with conservation professionals, we know what employers want and how you can enhance your employability.
To help you find your first or next job in conservation we are therefore creating a repository of conservation careers information on the CI-UK website.
CI-UK Jobs Links
Below are links to the best sites for conservation jobs. Use them to keep yourself up to date with the latest vacancies in the environmental job market.
EnvironmentJobs.co.uk is one of the UK's number one environment jobs sites.
"Wouldn't it be great if all those really positive jobs to do with the environment and sustainability were all in one place? Environmentjob.co.uk was set up to make that happen."
At jobs.ac.uk you can search for jobs in science, research, academic & related employment in the UK & abroad. Subscribe to Jobs by Email for vacancies in universities, FE colleges, research institutions, commercial & public sector bodies, schools & charities.
"Do you want to work in the outdoors? Would you rather feel the sun on your face than the glare of the computer screen and at the same time do your bit for the planet? With interest in the environment at an all time high, the good news is that there has never been a better time to get a job in conservation. Countryside Jobs Link has been specifically set up to help you get that job!"
The Countryside Jobs Service advertises vacancies in the countryside, conservation and environmental fields. CJS Daily Online is a rolling list of linage and display advertisements, updated every weekday. Subdivided into geographically regions to help your search.
ENDS Environmental Jobs Search is an online jobs site dedicated specifically to the environmental sector. Job Seekers can search for vacancies quickly and easily online free of charge. They have the largest selection of jobs across 10 key sectors from acoustics to water and waste.
Local Conservation
Group Directory
At CI-UK we recognise the important role played by local conservation and wildlife groups in conserving Britain's wildlife and natural environment. We also recognise that the experience gained during voluntary work can really enhance your CV and raise your chances of getting that dream job in conservation.
Use our new interactive map of local conservation and wildlife groups to find a group that is local to you and get involved in conservation at a local level.
If you are in a local conservation or wildlife group that is not in the directory then let us know and we'll add it.
Resources for Conservation Job Seekers
We are creating a list of resources that should help you understand what employers want and how you can develop your skills to meet their needs. This list includes links to sites that can help with your CV.
The British Ecological Society has a good ecological Careers Information site and has now produced the fourth edition of its 'Rooting for a Career in Ecology' leaflet.
The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM) is the professional body that represents and supports professionals in the fields of ecology and environmental management. They have produced a very useful booklet called 'What a Graduate Should Know'.
Environmental Careers is a portal for those wishing to become environmental professionals in the UK, providing advice information and profiles. The site includes a section called 'What Employers Want'.
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is the leading professional and examining body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment. On their site they have a simple guide to how to get a job in the sector and an article by Anna Alston, University of Hertfordshire) called 'Finding a Job in the Environment'.
Monster is a provider of online careers and recruitment resources committed to connecting organisations with individuals. As part of their site they have an excellent section for graduates called 'Getting the Job'.
The University of Exeter Employ-ability website, which is an excellent resource for careers advice has a good article called 'Employability Matters'.
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