The city of Manchester is a thriving metropolis and home to an estimated 503,000 inhabitants, including the largest student population in Europe.
Candidates looking to facilitate environmental change and improvement are joined each year by the newest batch of graduates from Salford, Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan universities and their respective environmental and science departments.
A rather large chunk of work available in this sector is related to local or regional government plans. Defra’s (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) continued commitment to projects like the Sustainable Development Research Network (SDRN) are encouraging signs of an industry that looks set to grow significantly in the future.
In fact, throughout the recession there has been consistent growth in both the public and private sectors in relation to environmental services.
Hot topics such as the sustainability agenda and climate change have increased employer demand, particularly in areas of waste management, sustainable development and energy management. With many large companies and organisations feeling the pressure to reduce their utility usage and champion a ‘green agenda’, a substantial gap in the jobs market has opened up for the environmentally minded.
From nature conservation and ecology, to improving policy, consulting, auditing, waste management and recycling - there’s a diverse range of opportunities on offer for anyone looking for a career in Manchester's environmental sector.