Environmental Adviser
Environmental advisers help others make decisions that support nature, from planning developments to restoring habitats. They might specialise in areas like rivers, woodlands, or coasts, and work for charities, councils, consultancies, or utility companies. Their role is all about guiding action that protects wildlife and the environment.
What you might do day-to-day as an environmental adviser
- Visiting farms, woodlands, or coastlines to give practical advice on managing land for wildlife
- Meeting with landowners, developers, or councils to help shape projects that support nature
- Writing reports and management plans based on surveys, data, and environmental policy
- Working with local communities or volunteer groups to improve habitats or raise awareness
- Keeping up to date with environmental laws, funding schemes, and best practice guidance
- Collaborating with ecologists, planners, and other specialists on long-term nature recovery
Want to know what being an environmental adviser looks like?
Check out these short videos where Cherlana Bridgewater, an Environmental Adviser at Envance, talks about her role and Hugh Martin talks about his move from engineering to peatland restoration.
Different pathways into environmental adviser roles
There’s no single route into a conservation career, and that’s a good thing! Many people take vocational pathways, such as a Level 3 qualification in Countryside Management, but others start out through apprenticeships, traineeships, and even applied degrees. Everyone’s journey is a bit different – and the best way to understand what’s possible is to hear from people who’ve been there.👇
Ruth Voigt
🌍 Ruth Voigt leads the Environmental Sustainability Team at a construction firm, helping projects reduce their impact on nature. They started out as an ecologist after studying a degree in Ecology and Conservation at university.
Sian Woolwood
🌊 Sian Woollard is a Marine Lead Adviser for Sussex and Kent, managing species recovery projects like the Short Snouted Seahorse and advising on Marine Conservation Zones. They transitioned from an English Language and Linguistics degree to marine conservation through volunteering and an MSc in Marine Environmental Management.
Hannah Marshall
🌳 Hannah Marshall is an Outreach Adviser at the Woodland Trust, guiding private landowners on woodland creation and tree planting. They studied Physical Geography at Bangor University and progressed from an administrative role to their current position through training and experience.
Dominic Coath
🌿 Dominic Coath is a Senior Advisor at the Environment Agency, leading biodiversity and species protection efforts. They built their career through self-teaching alongside formal qualifications, with a degree in Environmental Life Science..
Environmental adviser blogs
Find out more about being an environmental adviser from the blogs below. Link to more blogs.
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