Meet The Professionals 2026, 2025 & 2024 (Past events)

2026 event – Careers in Sustainability! Speakers provided an insightful discussion on sustainable career opportunities. Check out the recording of the webinar hosted by NatureScot (4th February 2026) below.

Speakers
– Stuart MacQuarrie, Director of Nature and Climate Change, NatureScot
– Rachel Orchard, University of Edinburgh
– Jo Pike, CEO, Scottish Wildlife Trust
– Oliver Seville, Principal Consultant – Natural Capital Approaches, Jacobs
– Donald Henderson, Deputy Director, Scottish Government (Environment and Forestry Directorate)
– Joe Whitelegge, Renewables and Infrastructure Manager, Forestry and Land Scotland

2025 event – Professionals working in policy related roles in the nature-based sector shared insights and how to land your dream job. Check out the recording of the webinar hosted by NatureScot (6th November 2025) below.

Speakers:
– Abi Gardner, 30 x 30 and Nature Networks Project Officer, NatureScot

-Ashley Buchan, Policy Officer, CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management)

-Catherine Gemmell, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Marine Conservation Society

– Andy Marks, Parliamentary Officer, Scottish Environment LINK 

2024 event – Want to hear from professionals working in the nature-based sector, learn about tackling the climate emergency and how to get that nature-based job then check out the recording of the webinar hosted by NatureScot (7th November 2024) below.

Speakers:

– Katie MacFarlane – Marine Conservation Society

-Leona Baillie – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park – Woodland Advisor

-Ajay Tegala – Wildlife presenter, conservationist and countryside ranger (and Green Jobs for Nature ambassador!)