Wildlife Conservationist
18AI USED FOR18%moving to63%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Wildlife Conservationist
Wildlife conservationists protect animals and wild places by researching wildlife, working with local communities and helping make laws that keep nature safe. Their work keeps plants and animals from disappearing and ecosystems healthy.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. 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 Wildlife ConservationistIn this entry-level role, you will assist with field research, data collection, and community engagement initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience in wildlife monitoring and conservation practices.£22,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Wildlife ConservationistAt this stage, you will lead projects, manage teams, and develop conservation strategies. You will also be involved in policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Wildlife Conservationist/Head of ConservationIn a senior role, you will oversee large-scale conservation programmes, secure funding, and influence policy at national and international levels. You will be a key figure in shaping conservation efforts and mentoring the next generation of conservationists.£50,000+
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.
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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