FAQs Careers Advice December 31, 2015 1 min read

What’s it like to work in Conservation Campaigning?

What’s involved in conservation campaigning? Julie Melrose is Assistant Director for the Conservation Council Australian Capital Territory. She is a passionate advocate for progressive social and environmental change with over seven years experience managing a variety of projects and campaigns like Earth Hour for WWF. WHY DO YOU HAVE A CONSERVATION JOB?      I have been

Dr Nick Askew
Interviews FAQs December 31, 2015 4 min read

Masters in Conservation Leadership – Cambridge University

The world is currently facing rapid changes that are triggering conservation crises at a global scale. There is an increasing need for conservation leaders who can tackle the major issues and drive change for a more sustainable future. The MPhil in Conservation Leadership, offered by Cambridge University, aims to train students to address the conservation

Dr Nick Askew
FAQs Careers Advice December 31, 2015 1 min read

What’s it like to work in Conservation Education and Teaching?

How can the Field Studies Council help your conservation career? Mel Cousins from the Field Studies Council talks to Conservation Careers about the Field Studies Council, and how they can help you along your chosen career path. What is the Field Studies Council? We’re an environmental education charity, offering opportunities for people of all ages

Dr Nick Askew
FAQs Careers Advice December 31, 2015 3 min read

Want to Work for a Non-Profit? How to Plan for a Career in Charity

Many of us would like to devote our lives to helping others, but even those with a passion for charity may find it difficult to making a living out of philanthropy. There are countless non-profits throughout the world that actually have paid positions, but the competition for these jobs is fierce. If you are dedicated

Dixie Somers
FAQs Careers Advice December 31, 2015 1 min read

What’s it like to work in Conservation Fundraising?

What’s it like to work for the Bat Conservation Trust? Heather McFarlane is Director of Communications and Fundraising at the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) and is responsible for growing the income and the number of supporters for the UK conservation charity. What are you most proud of achieving in your work? I’m really proud of

Dr Nick Askew