An introduction to Green Careers
Slides by ISEP, the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals
Name, date
Opening questions
What’s in this presentation?
Part 1: Introducing sustainability and the environment
Part 2: Green jobs and skills
Part 3: Introducing the Green Careers Hub
Part 1: Introducing sustainability & the environment
What do we mean when we talk about sustainability?
Climate change
Social sustainability
Plastic pollution
Sustainable resource use
Biodiversity loss and natural restoration
Population growth
Key terms
Environment:
Social sustainability:
Key terms continued
Net zero:
Renewable energy:
Carbon footprint:
Key terms continued
Biodiversity:
Circular economy:
Activity: test your knowledge
Part 2: Green jobs and skills
Green Skills
Technical knowledge:
Transferable skills:
Refers to the technical skills, knowledge, behaviours, and capabilities required to directly and indirectly tackle the environmental challenges we face and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Examples of typical green jobs
Sustainable Procurement Manager
Eco-design Engineer
Biodiversity Officer
Sustainability Advisor/Consultant
More examples you might not think about
Electricians are responsible for installing electric vehicle charge points.
An events organiser will need to think about how they can make events more sustainable e.g. considering areas such as packaging, staging materials and visitor travel.
Designers need to think about the materials they use – thinking about the circular economy.
Scientists are continuously researching and testing new materials and solutions for climate change.
Lawyers might want to specialise in environmental law – working on the frameworks responsible for protecting our planet.
Every job needs to be a green job
Food & drink
Sport
Marketing
Activity: Greening a job
In your groups, choose one of the jobs below and think about how they could be greener, or incorporate sustainability.
Working in groups of 4-6, use the paper to write out your ideas, thinking about the skills required, who they work with, and the types of projects they might be involved with.
Sustainability cuts across all subject areas
Sport
Sciences
Art
Geography
Social studies
Maths
Career Entry Routes
Apprenticeships
Example courses:
University degrees
Example courses:
Other subjects such as business, finance and construction could also feature elements of sustainability. Search the UCAS website for more info!
Volunteering
View the Apprenticeships page on the Green Careers Hub:
Part 3: The Green Careers Hub
What is the Green Careers Hub?
A website designed to showcase information and resources about green jobs, skills and careers�
The mission is a world in which all jobs are greener.
Benefits of a green job
Sense of purpose
Growing demand
Higher salaries
Variety of roles
Job spotlight: Forestry Worker
Routes to entry:
Example tasks:
Note: information taken from the Lantra careers website: https://www.lantra.co.uk/careers/JobProfile/JobProfileDetails/66
Average salary: £18.5k - £25k per year
Job spotlight: Carbon Accountant
Routes to entry:
Example tasks:
Note: information taken from
Average salary: £20k - £75k (in a senior role) per year
Job spotlight: Electrician
Note: information taken from Electrical Contractors Association via the Green Careers Hub: https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/electrician/
Routes to entry:
Example tasks:
Average salary: £10k (apprenticeship) - £50k (experienced) per year
Job spotlight: Ecologist
Routes to entry:
Example tasks:
Note: information taken from Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) via the Green Careers Hub
Average salary: £25k - £40k per year
Green job myth-busters
1. Green jobs are all spent working outdoors
2. There aren’t any green jobs in my area
3. You need a degree for a green job
4. I can’t use my existing skills for a green job
Greening our heritage: discussion points
Scaling new heights: discussion points
Every job is a green job: discussion points
Green skills development: discussion points
Engineering a sustainable future and Engineering net zero: discussion points
Watch our video case studies
Browse our full job profiles
Questions?
info@greencareershub.com