Careers Environmental

Management
• Have you always dreamed of a global career where you can make a real
difference in the world? Do you like the idea of inspiring others and
leading your own team? Have you got a passion for both science and
environment? Then a career in environmental management could be the
ideal pursuit for you.
 Career Prospects

• The need to meet environmental legislation, be cost-effective and be

seen to be environmentally responsible are all driving forces within the
profession. This affects how businesses operate and can open up
opportunities for career development in specific areas, such as:
 corporate social responsibility (CSR)
 environmental impact assessment (EIA)
 environmental management and auditing
 waste management
• In some organizations, there may only be a small number of specialized
environmental posts.
Larger organisations will offer more opportunities, in some cases with the
possibility of taking on a senior-level corporate role, or a wider role
encompassing other activities.
 Professional development

• You’ll to keep abreast of environmental legislation, compliance and

reporting requirements through training and continuous professional
development (CPD) becoming a member of a professional body will help
you do this and will also help you structure your professional
development, particularly in the early stages of your career, by identifying
your needs and providing solutions.
• Employers include:
 Commercial businesses-such as manufacturing, engineering and
construction/civil engineering firms
 Environmental consultancies all across the covering areas such as impact
assessment, waste management, climate, contaminated land, pollution,
noise management and sustainability
 Local authorities- with environmental responsibilities in education,
health, housing, transport and waste disposal
 non- governmental organizations (NGOs), such as The Conservation
Volunteers (TCV)
Becoming a student member of relevant societies of charities will increase
your knowledge of the sector, show your commitment to the field to
potential employers and provide you with essential opportunities to
network and make useful contacts. It’s also important to keep track of
developments and changes in the sector.
 Skills

• Understand and utilize system to carry out problem solving

• Show initiative, to recognize emerging problems and proactively develop
solutions using methods such as systems thinking
• Negotiate a`nd organize
• Stimulate and manage change
• Demonstrate strong leadership and influence
• Working Hours
 Coordinate public hearings and consultations on environmental matters
 Manage relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff
 Train staff at all levels on environmental education and research
 Negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues
 Write environmental reports, assuming lead responsibility in the company
 Set organizational sustainability targets, developing plans to meet those targets and
oversee their delivery.
• Responsibilities
 Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans, to ensure corporate
sustainable development
 Take the lead on sustainable procurement for all goods and services
 Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling,
environmental health, conservation and renewable energy
 Lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices
 Liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies
 Audit, analyze and report environmental performance to internal and external