Conservation Officer
Career outlook for conservation officer
UK Salary Ranges
Entry-level
£26,000
£26,000
Experienced
£32,000
£32,000
Currently employed in Scotland
700
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What's it like?
In this role, you would work to protect and maintain the environment. You could work in a range of locations, such as:
- forests
- coasts
- rivers
- rural land
- buildings
- historic sites
You would work with people within the area to educate them on how to sustain their local environment in their day-to-day lives and promote environmental awareness. Depending on where you work, you might:
- advise landowners or the council on how to maintain land
- create resources, like leaflets or displays
- work directly with communities to help their understanding
- survey locations
- research and analyse data
- work with trades peoples to maintain environments
- source funding
- support the training of volunteers
You could be working with people within the community, a landowner or the council. You will work with a variety of people daily.
Working conditions
Hours
Environment
Travel
UK employment status
Full-time
84%
Part-time
7%
Self employed
8%
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- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Creative
- Observation
- Researching
- Attention to detail
- Developing a plan
- Negotiating
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Qualifications
The qualifications you need will depend on the type of role you would like to go into. You can get into this role with a relevant HNC or HND. However, as conservation roles can be quite competitive, education to undergraduate or postgraduate degree level could help your chances.
There is a large variety of courses that can lead you into this role. Relevant courses in conservation include:
- Archaeology
- History
- Architecture
- Building Conservation
- Construction
- Civil or Structural Engineering
- Heritage Management
- Biology
- Earth or Plant Science
- Geography
- Marine Science
- Zoology
Useful subjects
- History
- Art and design
- English
- Mathematics
- Practical Technologies
Helpful to have
Relevant experience is valuable to employers. You can gain experience through volunteering – this is a useful way to develop skills and build relationships with valuable contacts.
You will need to work with a wide range of people, so showing skills in communication and team working are a good way to make yourself stand out. The best thing you can do is be confident in yourself and your skills.