Useful environmental career links Nature for informed topical opinion on current issues, Also runs a daily update on science. SET 4 Women dedicated to promoting opportunities for women to enter careers in science, engineering and technology. Environmental Data Service providers of environmental intelligence for the last 20 years particularly good for viewing environmental news service and access to jobs. British Ecological Society If you have an interest in ecology, good job hunting help and information in careers covering ecology and environmental management DERA Sounds unlikely but the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency’s science and technology arm does also act as a well equipped testing lab for renewable energy technology. It has a good graduate recruitment section and good case study information about projects in Europe The Met Office holds information about working the met office plus latest vacancies. Southampton Oceanography Centre Have a look at their information for schools page and at the job advice regarding oceanography. Key contacts First of all don’t forget the careers in our very own Next Steps area. Your chance to get a tailor-made answer to your environmental careers questions from our team of experts. Young People's Trust for the Environment and Nature Conservation ( YPTENC) educate young people in matters relating to the environment and conservation. They run information services for schools and individuals, as well as organising field study courses and summer schools. YPTENC Helpline 01483 539 600 The Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management is to launch a book and website aimed at encouraging 16-25 year old to consider environmental careers, the website is www.environmental-careers.info If you want to order a copy of the book get in touch with Justin Taberham Director of Policy CIWEM 15 John Street London WC1N 2EB Tel: 020 7831 3110 Fax: 020 7242 8191 Email: justin@ciwem.com British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) Email: information@btcv.org.uk Website: www.btcv.org.uk The Natural Environment Research Council Email: no general email Website: www.nerc.ac.uk The Environment Council E-mail: info@envcouncil.org.uk Website: www.the-environment-council.org.uk The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Email: bird@rspb.demon.co.uk Website: www.rspb.org.uk The Environment Agency Email: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk Website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Email: link from their website to email Website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk Lantra Connect Email: nto@lantra.co.uk Website: http://www.lantra.co.uk Oceonography The University of Southampton’s Oceonography Centre Website: http://www.soc.soton.ac.uk Or try The Society for Underwater Technology Website: www.sut.org.uk This has good career info. Countryside Agency Email: info@countryside.gov.uk Website: www.countryside.gov.uk Go back