It can seem daunting being asked to decide your future career when you haven't even finished secondary school, and you may have no idea what you want to do next or even what careers are available for you to choose from.
The Land + Nature Skills Service have compiled some resources to try and help you find your next steps towards a career in the land and nature based sectors in Cumbria. There are a wide range of career options, from communications and content creation to environmental research or even accountancy. You can use the subjects you enjoy and the topics you are passionate about to find your next steps to a career in the land and nature sectors here, in Cumbria.
There are two main types of farming in England: growing crops and raising livestock, both of which require skills and knowledge about how to cultivate the land. This wide range of farming types leads to a huge range of roles and opportunities within the agriculture and horticulture sector.
The Animal Care + Management sector in Cumbria covers a wide range of jobs and roles, from working with livestock on farms and veterinary studies, to equine management and conservation-related work with native species and habitats
Buildings and property roles connected to Cumbria’s countryside can offer a unique and varied career opportunity. Roles can include managing and maintaining farms, estates and historic rural buildings, with tasks covering surveying, conservation building skills, facilities and access management,…
Behind Cumbria’s land-based sector is a wide business and finance ecosystem supporting farms, forestry, conservation charities and the wider land and nature sector.
Engineering and machinery are essential to Cumbria’s rural economy, from maintaining tractors, forestry equipment and land-based vehicles to designing and installing infrastructure on farms and estates.
Cumbria’s environment and nature sector is anchored by iconic landscapes and protected sites, alongside active work to restore habitats, improve biodiversity and adapt to climate change.
Forestry contributes 19.3 billion to the UK economy and employs around 560,000 workers. As such, it makes a significant contribution to the UK’s economy, environment, and culture. What we need from forests and how we design and plant them might be different in future, and so the sector needs…
Outdoor activity is a major part of Cumbria’s land-based economy, with Cumbria being home to a wide range of outdoor activity settings from mountains and cliffs to rivers and lakes, attracting a wide range of clients looking to participate in outdoor activities
People and education roles help build the skills and public understanding needed to care for Cumbria’s landscapes.
Water and catchments work in Cumbria focuses on protecting rivers, lakes and wetlands, managing flood risk, and improving water quality from source to sea.
Use the LANSS database to find your next training course, volunteering opportunity or job in the land and nature based sector in Cumbria.
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