Conservation and environmental associate professionals

Average National Salaries (2020)

What does this career do?

Conservation and environmental associate professionals are responsible for the day-to-day running and management of areas of the countryside and the wider environment in a way that reconciles the interests of conservation, land owners and the public. They carry out practical conservation activities and assist in promoting awareness of the natural environment.

Typical tasks

• assists with ecological surveys to identify plant and animal species, map their habitat and draw up conservation plans
• implements schemes for the management and protection of natural habitats
• assists with environmental audits and impact assessments
• organises and supervises conservation projects and the work of part-time and voluntary staff
• provides information and education to the public through setting up displays, writing leaflets and making presentations
• organises guided walks and answers questions from the public about an area and its wildlife
• works with the emergency services in instances of fire, flood, injury or mountain rescue.

Current entry requirements

Entrants typically possess a relevant BTEC/SQA award or similar qualification and have prior related experience, often as a volunteer. Apprenticeships and NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects at Levels 2 and 3 are available.

Percentage in work

• Employed

• Unemployed

Due to small sample sizes, some of this data may be unreliable.,Due to insufficient sample sizes, some data was excised.

Predicted employment status in 2022

• Full-time

• Part-time

• Self Employed

Predicted employment levels in the East Midlands

Career related courses available at West Notts

• Geography A Level - Level 3

About the statistics

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