Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.
£18,000 Starter
to£50,000 Experienced
39 to 41 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
You can get into this job through:
You could complete a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course, which will teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include:
You'll usually need:
You could start out on a countryside worker intermediate apprenticeship or do an advanced apprenticeship in environmental conservation.
You'll usually need:
Paid or unpaid work experience can be very useful when applying for jobs.
Organisations like The Conservation Volunteers, the National Trust and The Wildlife Trusts offer training for volunteers.
You can get more details about countryside careers from the National Land Based College and Grow Careers.
You'll need:
You could :
You could work in an office, in a park or in woodland.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
With experience and further qualifications, you could become a senior countryside officer or manager and then regional manager.
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