Climate Resilience Planner
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STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCES →
Climate Resilience Planner
Climate resilience planners help communities prepare for floods, heatwaves and other effects of climate change. They study the risks where they live, then work with local councils and people to build safer neighbourhoods and protect the environment. It's practical work that protects real communities.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Climate Resilience PlannerIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior planners in conducting research and data analysis, helping to prepare reports and presentations, and supporting community engagement initiatives.£30,000 - £36,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Climate Resilience PlannerAt this stage, you will lead projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the development of resilience strategies, while mentoring junior staff.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Climate Resilience PlannerIn this peak role, you will oversee large-scale projects, influence policy at a regional or national level, and lead a team of planners to drive innovative solutions for climate resilience.£70,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Earth Sciences (International Programme)University College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional ExperienceThe University of Reading · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
All Geography and Earth Sciences courses as cards →
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
GeologyUniversity of Exeter · DegreeOceanographyUniversity of Southampton · DegreeEarth Sciences (International Programme)University College London · DegreeGeographyBangor University · DegreeGeography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional ExperienceThe University of Reading · DegreeGeography and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · Degree