In this episode we talk to Alex from the Environment Agency. 

We cover:

·      Working in the environment sector

·      His role within it

·      His journey into it

·      His best tips and advice on considering getting into this industry (there’s some very good advice!)

Lovers of the environment, listen up.

If you want to work in this industry you need to be passionate about helping the environment. It’s also a very progressive industry, it’s only going to become more important to help sustain the environment. Numerous articles found online will suggest its an industry which is likely to develop more generations.

After talking to Alex, we learn that experience is paramount and you can do this at any stage of your life, you just have to put the time and effort in just like he did.

It’s a tremendously rewarding job, and the work life balance is one of the best we’ve ever seen.

It isn’t a large industry which could mean it’s very competitive. This is also why passion and experience within the environment sector is so important.

Alex gives us a fantastic overview and some really handy tips for your application if you’re considering stepping into this world.

Environment Agency - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

Links:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency/about/recruitment

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/environmental-consultant

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