Environmental managers work for organisations in the private, public and voluntary sector to oversee the environmental performance and work on improvements and sustainability.
The Work
You could be:
making sure your organisation meets national targets for protecting the environment
setting up environmental management and auditing systems for the organisation
checking that your organisation obeys environmental laws and applying for necessary licences or permits
managing and checking environmental assessments
ensuring that goods and services are from sustainable sources
organising pollution control, recycling and conservation
assessing and reducing environmental risks and costs
raising awareness of the environment among employees and running training courses
managing projects, writing environmental reports and developing best practices and sustainability targets for your organisation.
Pay
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
where you work
the size of the company or organization you work for
the demand for the job.
Salaries for environmental managers are usually around £21,000 to £35,000 a year. Senior managers may earn up to £50,000 or more.
Conditions
You would spend part of your working day in an office.
You may have to spend some time outdoors depending on the type of employer.