1. So you want to be an Ecologist or Environmental Manager?
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Outline
The profession, sectors and employers
Skills and Competencies
Training and CPD
About CIEEM
Degree Accreditation
Why join?
Questions
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3. Defining a Professional
A high standard of professional ethics, behaviour and work
Recognition
Academic qualifications
Specialised knowledge
Quality service
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4. …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
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Employers
Statutory Nature Conservation Agencies
Local Authorities
NGOs
Consultancies
Research Institutes
Government (e.g. Defra)
Industry
Universities
Other (e.g. publishers)
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6. 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
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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
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CIEEM membership 
Membership grades;
Student
Qualifying
Graduate
Associate
Full
Fellow
Chartered
For further details of eligibility criteria and member benefits visit;
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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
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10. CPD, Training and the Competency Framework
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Professional Development Programme
Conferences
Webinars
Member Network Events
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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
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12. 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)
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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!
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Questions
Thank you
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