Ecology Career Snapshots
CIEEM’s Early Careers Special Interest Group are hosting a four-part series exploring careers in ecology. Details and recordings from the first two events are below.
Breaking into a Career in an Ecology NGO
Focusing on careers within the NGO sector the webinar provided realistic, practical insight into what it takes to enter, navigate, and progress within NGOs. This sector in ecology is renowned for its competitive nature, particularly for those at the start of their careers or transitioning from other sectors. This session is therefore designed to demystify pathways, highlight transferable skills, and offer honest reflections on opportunities and challenges within the sector.
Speakers
Harriet Trueman from the Sussex Wildlife Trusts
Francesco Marzano from the Blue Marine Foundation
Philip Briggs from the Bat Conservation Trust
Dr Laura Coles from The Rockpool Project
Check out the recording of the webinar hosted 26th May 2026 below.
Breaking into an Academic Career in Ecology
The webinar focused on careers within the academic sector providing realistic, practical insight into what it takes to enter, navigate, and progress within academia. Academic ecology can appear complex and competitive, particularly for those at the start of their careers or transitioning from other sectors. This session is therefore designed to demystify academic pathways, highlight transferable skills, and offer honest reflections on opportunities and challenges within the sector.
Speakers
Dr Claire Lacey, marine mammal researcher
Dr Mark Goddard, Assistant Professor in Urban Ecology at Northumbria University
Dr Ed Lavender, Post doctoral fellow at Edinburgh Napier University
Emily McKilvie, PhD student in mammal monitoring within a rewilding context
Check out the recording of the webinar hosted 19th February 2026 below.
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