So you want to be an Ecologist or Environmental Manager? www.cieem.net/students-careers www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet Outline The profession, sectors and employers Skills and Competencies Training and CPD About CIEEM Degree Accreditation Why join? Questions www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

Defining a Professional A high standard of professional ethics, behaviour and work Recognition Academic qualifications Specialised knowledge Quality service www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

…and a Professional Ecologist or Environmental Manager? Qualification in ecology, environmental management or similar Specialised knowledge based on science Earns a living from researching or practising ecology or environmental management Keeps knowledge up to date through CPD Forms judgements based on evidence Is bound by a Code of Professional Conduct www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet Employers Statutory Nature Conservation Agencies Local Authorities NGOs Consultancies Research Institutes Government (e.g. Defra) Industry Universities Other (e.g. publishers) www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

Projects and types of work Protected areas Ecological species and habitat surveys Habitat and species management Legislation compliance Habitat restoration and creation Planning EIA and SEA Project management Renewable energy Major projects (e.g. HS2) Sustainable business development Policy www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet About CIEEM A professional membership body formed in 1991 Received Royal Charter in 2013 Over 5,000 members Our Vision – A society which values the natural environment and recognises the contribution of professional ecologists and environmental managers to its conservation Our Mission – To promote the highest standards of professional practice, and to raise the profile of professional ecological and environmental management, for the benefit of nature and society www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

www.cieem.net @InstEcolEnvMan CIEEM membership  Membership grades; Student Qualifying Graduate Associate Full Fellow Chartered For further details of eligibility criteria and member benefits visit; http://www.cieem.net/members www.cieem.net @InstEcolEnvMan

www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet Member Networks CIEEM has two types of Member Networks: Geographic Sections provide a focused local presence in each region or country across the UK and Ireland, running events and encouraging local networking with like-minded professionals and students within a defined geographic area Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide a focus for activity in particular areas of ecology and environmental management, including running events, policy engagement work and other activities that are specific to their topic www.cieem.net/member-networks www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

CPD, Training and the Competency Framework Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Professional Development Programme Conferences Webinars Member Network Events www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet Degree Accreditation Recognises those undergraduate and postgraduate degrees / pathways that offer students the knowledge and practical skills required by employers Eligible for discounted Student membership of CIEEM For more information and a list of accredited programmes please visit www.cieem.net/accreditation www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

Other areas of CIEEM’s work Promoting the profession and raising standards Technical and Professional guidance Policy work and consultations Data sharing Publications including In Practice Awards and partnerships Professional Directory Advertising jobs Engaging with members on social media Chartership (Chartered Ecologist and Chartered Environmentalist) www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet Why join CIEEM?  Access to a wide range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and discounted training event rates Professional recognition and the chance to enhance your CV Free guidance on careers and professional practice Opportunities to meet potential employers and other ecological and environmental professional practitioners Up-to-date information direct to your inbox (In Practice, our eNewsletter and policy eBriefings) Invitations to local events and activities with your Member Networks Chance to volunteer with CIEEM e.g. Student Rep role?? …and lots more so please visit our website! www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet

www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet Questions Thank you www.cieem.net @CIEEMnet