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Green resources for career changers
How to pivot to a green career
Transitioning to a career in the green economy is a powerful way to make a lasting impact on the world. Whether you’ve been working in another industry or are looking for a fresh start, the green economy offers numerous opportunities to apply your skills to solving environmental challenges.
This page provides the information, resources, and guidance you need to make a successful career change into green industries. Learn how to transfer your existing experience to roles in renewable energy, sustainable transport, conservation, and more, contributing to a cleaner, healthier future.
For great resources to help with next steps, click the links below.

We've grouped and provided links to the job profiles of some of the 100s of career pathways available in the Green Economy.
Agriculture, Ecology and Conservation
• Agronomist(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/agronomist/)
• Arboriculturist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/arboriculturist)
• Commercial Horticulturist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/commercial-horticulturist)
• Ecologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/ecologist)
• Environmental Education Officer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/environmental-education-officer)
• Environmental Engineer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/environmental-engineer)
• Environmental Health Practitioner(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/environmental-health-practitioner)
• Forest Woodland Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/forest-woodland-manager)
• Forester(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/forester/)
• Natural Conservation Officer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/nature-conservation-officer)
• Palaeontologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/palaeontologist)
• Ranger(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/ranger/)
• Research Scientist (Physical Sciences)(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/research-scientist-physical-sciences)
• Toxicologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/toxicologist)
Art, Design, and Creative Engineering
• Clothing & Textiles Technologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/clothing-textile-technologist)
• Community Arts Worker(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/community-arts-worker)
• Design Engineer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/design-engineer)
• Furniture Conservator Restorer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/furniture-conservator-restorer)
Business, Strategy, and Leadership
• Carbon Accountant(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/carbon-accountant/)
• Charity Officer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/charity-officer)
• Community Development Worker(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/community-development-worker)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Manager(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/corporate-social-responsibility-manager/)
• Environmental Consultant(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/environmental-consultant)
• Environmental Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/environmental-manager)
• Green Campaign Manager(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/green-campaign-manager/)
• Integrated Management Coordinator Consultant(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/integrated-management-coordinator-consultant/)
• International Aid Development Worker(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/international-aid-development-worker)
• Project Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/project-manager)
• Risk Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/risk-manager)
• Science Writer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/science-writer)
• Scientific Laboratory Technician(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/scientific-laboratory-technician)
• Sustainability Analyst(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/sustainability-analyst/)
• Sustainability Consultant(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/sustainability-consultant)
• Sustainable Finance Advisor(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/sustainable-finance-advisor/)
Construction, Infrastructure, and Urban Development
• Building Control Surveyor(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/building-control-surveyor)
• Building Services Engineer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/building-services-engineer)
• Building Surveyor(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/building-surveyor)
• Commercial - Residential Surveyor(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/commercial-residential-surveyor)
• Construction Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/construction-manager)
• Consulting Civil Engineer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/consulting-civil-engineer)
• Electrical Engineer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/electrical-engineer)
• Environment Manager(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/environment-manager/)
• Environmental Auditor(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/environmental-auditor/)
• Estates Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/estates-manager)
• Facilities Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/facilities-manager)
• Landscape Architect(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/landscape-architect)
• Logistics and Distribution Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/logistics-and-distribution-manager)
• Passenger Transport Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/passenger-transport-manager)
• Planning and Development Surveyor(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/planning-and-development-surveyor)
• Recycling Officer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/recycling-officer)
• Rural Practice Surveyor(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/rural-practice-surveyor)
• Supply Chain Manager(https://prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/supply-chain-manager)
• Town Planner(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/town-planner)
• Transport Planner(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/transport-planner)
• Urban Designer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/urban-designer)
• Waste Management Officer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/waste-management-officer)
Digital and Technology
• Architectural Technologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/architectural-technologist)
• Communications Engineer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/communications-engineer)
• IT Consultant(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/it-consultant)
Energy and Environmental Engineering
• Electrician(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/electrician/)
• Energy and Carbon Manager(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/energy-and-carbon-manager/)
• Energy Engineer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/energy-engineer#related-items)
• Energy Manager(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/energy-manager)
• Environmental Impact Assessor(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/environmental-impact-assessor/)
• Heat Pump Installer(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/heat-pump-installer/)
• Retrofit Coordinator(https://www.greencareershub.com/find-your-green-role/job-profiles/retrofit-coordinator/)
• Water Engineer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/water-engineer)
Geoscience and Earth Systems
• Engineering Geologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/engineering-geologist)
• Geochemist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/geochemist)
• Geophysicist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/geophysicist)
• Geoscientist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/geoscientist)
• Hydrogeologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/hydrogeologist)
• Hydrographic Surveyor(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/hydrographic-surveyor)
• Hydrologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/hydrologist)
• Minerals Surveyor(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/minerals-surveyor)
• Soil Scientist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/soil-scientist)
Marine Science and Careers
• Marine Biologist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/marine-biologist)
• Marine Scientist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/marine-scientist)
• Oceanographer(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/oceanographer)
• Water Quality Scientist(https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/water-quality-scientist)
Circular Economy and Waste Management
• Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)(https://www.ciwm.co.uk/)
Climate Change and Carbon Management
• The Carbon Trust(https://www.carbontrust.com/)
• The Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES)(https://www.the-ies.org/)
Community and Local Engagement
• Permaculture Association UK(https://www.permaculture.org.uk/)
• Transition Network(https://transitionnetwork.org/)
Ecology, Conservation, and Natural Resources
• British Ecological Society (BES)(https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/)
• CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management)(https://cieem.net/)
• Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM)(https://www.iagrm.org.uk/)
• Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM)(https://ifm.org.uk/)
• Royal Society of Biology (RSB)(https://www.rsb.org.uk/)
Engineering and Renewable Energy
• Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)(https://www.ciwem.org/)
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)(https://www.ice.org.uk/)
• RenewableUK(https://www.renewableuk.com/)
• The Solar Trade Association (STA)(https://solarenergyuk.org/)
• UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA)(https://ukhea.co.uk/)
Environmental, Conservation, and Marine Science
• Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)(https://www.cieh.org/)
• Energy Institute (EI)(https://www.energyinst.org/)
• IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)(https://www.iema.net/)
• Marine Biological Association (MBA)(https://www.mba.ac.uk/)
• Society for the Environment (SocEnv)(https://socenv.org.uk/)
• The Geological Society(https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/)
• UK Green Building Council (UKGBC)(https://www.ukgbc.org/)
Policy and Advocacy
• UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA)(https://www.ukela.org/)
• Environment and Sustainability Institute - Posts
(https://www.linkedin.com/)Follow for the latest insights, research, and opportunities in sustainability.
• Net-Zero Exchange
(https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/sustainable-earth/net-zero-exchange)Follow this group for industry updates and networking opportunities focused on net-zero initiatives.
• Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
(https://www.linkedin.com/groups/)A LinkedIn group for connecting with like-minded professionals passionate about sustainability and CSR.
• Sustainability Professionals Group
(https://www.linkedin.com/groups/)Join this group to connect with professionals, share ideas, and explore trends in sustainability.
• Sustainability: Green Tech, ESG, CSR, Net Zero
(https://www.linkedin.com/groups/)Focuses on discussions around green technology, corporate social responsibility, and achieving net-zero targets.
Job boards
• CharityJob - Environment Jobs
(https://www.charityjob.co.uk/)Environmental job opportunities with charities and non-profits.
• CIEEM Jobs
(https://www.cieem.net/)Focused on ecology and environmental roles.
• EnvironmentJob.co.uk
(https://www.environmentjob.co.uk/)Job opportunities in the environmental and sustainability sectors.
• GreenJobs
(https://www.greenjobs.co.uk/)A specialised job board for roles in renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment.
• IEMA Jobs
(https://www.iema.net/jobs/)Explore sustainability and environmental job openings.
• Nature Needs You
(https://www.natureneedsyou.co.uk/)A guide to finding green jobs and advice for entering the environmental sector.
Recruiters
• Acre - Sustainability Recruitment(https://www.acre.com/)
• Climate17 - Renewable Energy & Sustainability Recruitment(https://www.climate17.com/)
• Hays - Corporate Sustainability Jobs(https://www.hays.co.uk/)
• Green Horizons guide (https://www.skillslaunchpadplym.co.uk/_files/ugd/dae349_f6c67c986b324eaaa993c7616702c901.pdf)
• Green Skills Training Directory (https://dae3492f-68f7-4107-916d-1ef47c59e033.usrfiles.com/ugd/dae349_2fa2df2c5c914cba8b195014233b87ed.pdf)
• Climate Connections Plymouth (https://climateconnectionsplymouth.co.uk/)
• Green Careers Hub - identifying your skills (https://www.greencareershub.com/developing-your-career/careers-advice/identifying-your-skills/)
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