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livestock.</li><li><strong>Sustainability</strong> - encompasses all organisations that work to reduce our impact on the environment by conserving resources, using renewable energy sources, and minimising pollution.</li></ul><p>There are also many land and animal-related careers, including:</p><ul><li>animal care</li><li>animal technology</li><li>aquaculture</li><li>equine management</li><li>fisheries management</li><li>floristry</li><li>game and wildlife management</li><li>horticulture and landscaping</li><li>land-based engineering</li><li>trees and timber</li><li>veterinary work.</li></ul><p>The roles available are diverse, including:</p><ul><li><a href="/job-profiles/animal-nutritionist">animal nutritionist</a></li><li><a href="/job-profiles/arboriculturist">arboriculturist</a></li><li><a href="/job-profiles/environmental-consultant">environmental consultant</a></li><li><a href="/job-profiles/marine-scientist">marine scientist</a></li><li><a href="/job-profiles/sustainability-consultant">sustainability consultant</a>.</li></ul><p>For examples of job roles in the sector, see <a href="/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture/graduate-environmental-jobs">graduate environmental jobs</a>.</p><h2 id="who-are-the-main-graduate-employers">Who are the main graduate employers?</h2><p>The size of potential employers varies widely, from compact family-run businesses to sprawling multinational corporations. Major employers in the field include:</p><ul><li>AB Agri</li><li>AGCO</li><li>British Sugar</li><li>CNH Industrial</li><li>JCB</li><li>John Deere</li><li>KUHN</li><li>Magnox.</li></ul><p>There are also many consultancies, including</p><ul><li>AECOM</li><li>APEM</li><li>Arcadis</li><li>Arup</li><li>Atkins</li><li>Earth & Marine Environmental Consultants (EAME)</li><li>Environmental Resources Management (ERM)</li><li>Mott MacDonald</li><li>RPS Group</li><li>RSK Group</li><li>SLR Consulting</li><li>WSP.</li></ul><aside><div class="advert-container advert-content is-hidden"><div class="advert-unit"><h2>Advertisement</h2><div data-unit="MPUContent" data-xs="300,250" class="advert"></div></div></div></aside><h2 id="can-i-work-for-an-agency-or-charity-organisation">Can I work for an agency or charity organisation?</h2><p>The UK government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs">Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)</a> works with 33 public bodies and agencies, including:</p><ul><li>Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)</li><li>Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA)</li><li>Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)</li><li>Environment Agency (EA)</li><li>Forestry Commission</li><li>Marine Management Organisation (MMO)</li><li>Natural England</li><li>The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat).</li></ul><p>The EA has over 10,600 employees across the UK. If you're beginning your career, you might want to consider their graduate programmes in science, geology, hydrology, or environmental management. </p><p>For opportunities in Scotland, you can explore the <a href="https://www.sepa.org.uk/jobs/">Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)</a> or <a href="https://www.nature.scot/about-naturescot/working-and-volunteering-us">NatureScot</a>. Scotland's nature agency offers a wide variety of roles, from ecologist to land agent, allowing you to directly contribute to preserving the country's unique environment.</p><p>The environmental sector thrives on passionate individuals. Many non-profit organisations champion environmental protection and animal welfare. Well-known groups offer volunteering opportunities, such as:</p><ul><li>CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International)</li><li>Friends of the Earth International (FoEI)</li><li>OneKind (leading animal campaigns charity in Scotland)</li><li>RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)</li><li>RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).</li></ul><p>There are many animal welfare projects you can get involved with - for more information, see <a href="/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture/jobs-working-with-animals">jobs working with animals</a>.</p><p>Find out where to go from here at <a href="/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture/how-to-get-an-environmental-job">how to get an environmental job</a>.</p><div class="iframe"><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/18oIe96G73EDFUCOCkS3UA?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="152" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><h2 id="whats-it-like-working-in-the-environmental-sector">What's it like working in the environmental sector?</h2><p>Graduates can expect:</p><ul><li><strong>Fieldwork</strong> - you'll be conducting site visits and working outdoors in all weather conditions. As you gain experience, your role may transition to more office-based tasks.</li><li><strong>Diverse opportunities</strong> - environmental careers offer a range of roles. You can choose from hands-on, physically demanding jobs to consultancy work requiring strong analytical skills.</li><li><strong>Competitive salaries</strong> - the average salary for environmental graduates is £26,000. This figure can vary significantly depending on your entry-level qualification, chosen industry, and area of specialisation. Environmental designers and those working in environmental law typically command the highest salaries.</li><li><strong>A route to self-employment</strong> - with sufficient knowledge and experience, you can pursue <a href="/jobs-and-work-experience/self-employment">self-employment</a>. 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