Environmental officer
Environmental officers must ensure their employers are complying with environmental legislation. They can find work in a wide range of organisations in the public and private sectors.
Environmental officers are responsible for developing and implementing environmental management systems.
Did you know?
The Inland Revenue’s vast Newcastle complex reduced its water consumption by 29.6 per cent, electricity by 31.6 per cent and gas usage by 29.5 per cent after initiating its own sustainable development programme.
Facts and Figures
- Starting salary:
£24,000 - £29,000
- Senior level salary:
Over £40,000
- Education:
Normal entry is with an accredited degree in a science or physical geography-related course.
- Skills:
You'll need to be strong on science and IT and have good organisational and communication skills Many jobs are tailored to graduate level, but work experience in a science or environment-related job would be an advantage.
- Likely employer type:
Central and local government bodies, organisations in the chemical and heavy industrial sectors and organisations in the chemical and heavy industrial sectors
- Opportunities:
There is a steady demand for environmental officers in the chemical and industrial sectors.
Meet an environmental officer
Helpful links
- Institute of Environmental Management and AssessmentThe professional body for environment professionals
- ProspectsContains case studies written by environmental officers which give an insight into the role
