Career Paths

Finding a Job in Ecology

Getting any job requires more than putting together a CV. An appropriate ecology degree provides an excellent education that will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills. You should make the most of your university careers service and also be aware that there are a number of graduate fairs, careers conferences and events taking place each year across the UK.

The following organisations all advertise job vacancies from inexperienced volunteer positions to highly experienced posts.

The Technion

DEFRA

Natural England

Plantlife

Environment Jobs

Graduate Jobs

There are many websites that advertise jobs depending on the area you wish to work in such as the various wildlife trusts, RSPB, CEH, FBA, Pond Conservation, Froglife, Bat Conservation etc

General Information can also be found through

Get Hobsons: independent graduate careers guides which are regularly reviewed

Environment Careers: which provides an excellent introduction to careers in the sector with more specific advice for ecology graduates

 

 

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