Have you considered a career in environmental sustainability?
Category: Training
Publish date: 01/05/2024
Why choose a ‘green career’?
When opting for a career in sustainability or the environmental sector, you’ll be making a significant and positive difference to tackling climate change, and will be paving the way for a better, more sustainable way of life – helping people now and in the future.
‘Green jobs’ are set to grow exponentially over the next decade to meet worldwide environmental sustainability goals; and we’re already seeing signs of this with 57,000 roles mentioning ‘sustainability’ and a further 26,000 roles mentioning ‘environmental’ on Adzuna.
CTP RightJob also has 777 opportunities requiring sustainability skills and almost 500 environmental roles, right now.
How can I break through into the ‘green sector’?
Key skills and attributes include:
- A degree or equivalent, although many roles are simply asking for ‘relevant experience’ as employers recognise this is an emerging sector.
- Awareness of current and relevant environmental legislation, and knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (EMS), particularly ISO 14001.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in data analysis and report writing.
- Working towards becoming a Member of the Institute of Environmental Management (IEMA) and/or as an Environmental Auditor.
CTP training courses to support your transition
Acquire the essential transferable qualifications and convert your military knowledge and skills by taking a CTP training course in environmental sustainability:
IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Our 2-day IEMA certified course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to oversee environmental improvements, as well as a recognised qualification to enhance any future job application. The course will look at resource efficiency, and the impact of environmental sustainability across the value chain.
Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor This course covers the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015, implemented by many organisations. You’ll learn how to audit an EMS for continual improvement and understand the role that processes such as internal auditing and management review play in the continual improvement cycle.
NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate Gain a recognised qualification in the management of environmental risk, and learn about the practical issues surrounding it. NEBOSH qualifications are increasingly essential for those looking for employment in the health and safety sector, but can also be applied to many other roles - including those within the environmental sector.
You can also choose any course provided by one of our trusted Preferred Suppliers, by logging in via your MyPlan page.
Additional information to help inform your decision
Take a look at the articles below, which all evidence a substantial rise in demand for ‘green jobs’: