Working in Environment, Sustainability, Geography
The environment and sustainability sector has become one of the key areas for development in the UK over the last few years and this has impacted on graduate recruitment in this area. In their article updated April 2025, Prospects states that 'LinkedIn is now reporting that hiring is 55% greater for job seekers with green job titles, compared to the overall workforce'. In addition, with the renewable energy sector likely to see substantial growth over the next few years this will most likely provide additional graduate opportunities that encompass both energy and environmental roles.
Places to start exploring your career options
If you are looking for a career within this sector but you’re not sure where to start, here are some useful links where you can explore different options.
Renewable Energy Careers
How to get an Environmental job
Geography - What can I do with my degree?
Environmental Science – What can I do with my degree
Royal Geographical Society | Finding Jobs in Geography
Civil Service
Job boards
Employers also use job boards to advertise roles, which is another way to find opportunities. They often have filters by location and job type to help your search. Here are some sector-specific job sites:
Earthworks jobs
Ordnance Survey jobs
Geography jobs
Property Jobs
Centre for Alternative Technology
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Green Jobs - Job board for green experts
ENDS job search - Environmental professionals
Environment jobs - UK environmental jobs
Conservation Jobs
Countryside Jobs
Civil Service Jobs
Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Mgt Jobs
Geographical Information Systems GIS jobs
The Guardian | Environment, Green, Sustainable Jobs
Sector specific Graduate and Placement Schemes:
The following are just a few organisations that offer opportunities in this sector – you will find more on Graduate Jobs sites such as Gradcracker, Prospects and TargetJobs.
WSP| Early Careers
Atkins Realis | Early Careers
Environment Agency | Early Careers
General Undergraduate and Graduate Recruitment sites – many will advertise Environmental/Sustainability roles:
Handshake
Gradcracker
Rate My Placement
Target Jobs
Prospects
Milkround
Bright Network
GradJobs
GRB UK
Debut Careers
Professional bodies, organisations and regulatory authorities
Professional bodies and organisations help maintain high standards and reputations in the profession and of their members. They also provide invaluable insights to the sector potential recruitment opportunities. Here are some links to the organisations relevant to this sector:
Royal Geographical Society
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
International Society of Sustainability Professionals
Institution of Environmental Sciences
British Ecological Society
