Conservation and environmental associate professionals
£24,507
Average salary
36 hours
Average weekly hours
6.22%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Conservation and environmental associate professionals
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3550
Conservation and environmental associate professionals are responsible for the day-to-day running and management of areas of the countryside and the wider environment in a way that reconciles the interests of conservation, land owners and the public. They carry out practical conservation activities and assist in promoting awareness of the natural environment.
Common tasks include:
- assists with ecological surveys to identify plant and animal species, map their habitat and draw up conservation plans;
- implements schemes for the management and protection of natural habitats;
- assists with environmental audits and impact assessments;
- organises and supervises conservation projects and the work of part-time and voluntary staff;
- provides information and education to the public through setting up displays, writing leaflets and making presentations;
- organises guided walks and answers questions from the public about an area and its wildlife;
- works with the emergency services in instances of fire, flood, injury or mountain rescue.
Qualifications
Entrants typically possess a relevant BTEC/SQA award or similar qualification and have prior related experience, often as a volunteer. Apprenticeships and NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects at Levels 2 and 3 are available.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Regional employment: Conservation and environmental associate professionals
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Top 12 industries: Conservation and environmental associate professionals
Alternative & related job titles: Conservation and environmental associate professionals
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Equality focus: Conservation and environmental associate professionals
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£23,464
Female average annual salary
£24,507
Male average annual salary
43
Female average weekly hours
35
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Conservation and environmental associate professionals
Workforce gender: Conservation and environmental associate professionals
Breakdown by region
£34,414
London - highest annual average salary
£21,379
South East (England) - lowest annual average salary
45
North East (England) - Highest average weekly hours
32
Scotland - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Conservation and environmental associate professionals
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Conservation and environmental associate professionals
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£11,993)
55 years
Highest annual salary (£28,157) at this age