Blog - August 2025

  • What ESG Really Means for Your Career

    What ESG Really Means for Your Career – The Truth About UK Job Opportunities

    Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 by The Editorial Team — No comments

    Environmental, Social and Governance - or ESG - has gone from a niche investment term to a mainstream force shaping corporate strategy in the UK. It’s influencing hiring across finance, law, energy, manufacturing, and beyond. At Jobs in Ecology , we’re seeing ESG roles pop up not only in sustainability teams but also in HR, marketing, procurement, and operations. Yet many job seekers still ask: ...

  • 5 Biggest Green Career Myths in the UK

    5 Biggest Green Career Myths in the UK – Debunked with Facts, Salaries & Real Job Examples

    Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2025 by The Editorial Team — No comments

    Across the UK, green jobs are being hailed as the future of work. They’re in government strategy papers, corporate sustainability reports, and headlines from Bristol to Aberdeen . Yet for many job seekers, sustainability still feels like a buzzword-heavy, hard-to-access career path. At Jobs in Ecology , we see a constant flow of new opportunities - from ecological consultancies to corporate ESG ...

  • 5 Powerful Skills That Make Switching to a Green Career Surprisingly Easy

    5 Powerful Skills That Make Switching to a Green Career Surprisingly Easy

    Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2025 by The Editorial Team — No comments

    The UK’s transition to a low-carbon, nature-positive economy isn’t just about science degrees and fieldwork. Many of the most sought-after roles in ecology, sustainability, and environmental planning are open to career changers with the right transferable skills. Whether you’ve worked in project management, tech, marketing, operations, or finance, your previous experience could be exactly what ...

  • 10 Hiring Challenges in UK Ecology (And What Smart Employers Do Differently)

    10 Hiring Challenges in UK Ecology (And What Smart Employers Do Differently)

    Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2025 by The Editorial Team — No comments

    Hiring in the ecology sector is hard - really hard. And if you’re reading this, you’re probably feeling the pressure. You’re not alone. Whether you’re a growing consultancy, a busy local authority, or a national charity trying to deliver your conservation goals, it’s likely that recruitment has become one of your biggest blockers to progress. In this post, we break down the 10 most common reasons ...