Environmental management roles have become increasingly important to organisations, particularly larger corporations, in recent years. The main purpose of the position is to improve and monitor the environmental performance of a business, showing governing bodies and the wider public that a company is constantly working towards making itself sustainable. Carrying out audits on processes and procedures, procuring goods and services, and leading on aspects of staff training are just some of the daily tasks in this position.

To gain employment as an environmental manager candidates are expected to have relevant degree in a subject such as environmental sciences, energy engineering, bioscience or similar. In addition to these qualifications, recruitment agencies will be looking for a strong candidate who can show an understanding of how principles of sustainability can be integrated most effectively into a business.

As a key member of staff, environmental managers are tasked with identifying and implementing strategies - demanding presentation, negotiation and organisation skills, the ability to generate reports for senior management and demonstrate commercial awareness. Wages are often dependent on an employee's level of experience and the size of the business, but a typical salary may be within the region of £20,000 and £30,000 per year as a full-time job.