Environmental Educator
40AI USED FOR40%moving to78%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £35,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES →
Environmental Educator
Environmental scientists play a pivotal role in safeguarding our planet by studying and addressing the complex interactions between human activities and the natural environment. Their work is crucial for developing sustainable solutions to combat climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, making their impact felt globally and across the UK.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a real share, around 40% of the day-to-day tasks 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 Environmental EducatorIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the delivery of educational programmes, support senior educators, and gain hands-on experience in environmental education.£25,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Environmental EducatorAt this stage, you will lead your own programmes, develop educational content, and engage with a wider audience, including schools and community groups.£40,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Environmental Educator/Programme ManagerIn a senior role, you will oversee educational initiatives, manage teams, and influence policy while representing your organisation at national forums.£65,000+
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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.
🎓Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Human Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,500 median
🎓Biochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
🎓Biomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
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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.
Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · DegreeHuman Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · DegreeBiochemistryThe University of Leeds · DegreeBiochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeHuman BiologyQueen's University of Belfast · DegreeBiomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · Degree