A survey of more than 13,400 workers and employers across the UK has found that 51% of workers would consider reskilling into a role relating to environmental sustainability in the near future.

With the government planning to increase the number of green jobs, the demand for employees with the skills and passion to protect and preserve the environment has never been higher.

You could work in the environment sector which includes sustainability, waste management, water and air quality or you could work in agriculture which involves working with animals, crops and livestock.

What can you expect?

Most roles will involve work outdoors in all weather conditions, with some time spent in the office, depending on the role. A role in this sector could be physically demanding. The average salary is £35,000, depending on qualifications, entry level and job role.

The Fintech sector (the technology with which we pay for goods, services and transfer money) is one of the fastest growing sectors.

Technology is constantly changing work in this sector. Trends like blockchain, mobile wallets and robo advisers will become fundamental technologies and as a result the new technology will boost the number of job openings for the following roles IT-professionals, Software and Mobile App Developers, Experience Designers and Big Data Analysts.

Jobs in the Construction industry are forecast to grow, with technology and greener construction bringing lots of new opportunities. Growth is predicted in Infrastructure (such as road and rail links) and house building.

Apprenticeships are real jobs that allow you to earn a wage while you learn. They can take between 1 and 5 years to complete, depending on the level.

There were 1,139 unique job postings for the Green sector in London in the last year, the most posted occupation was Sustainability Specialist.

The most requested specialised skills were Project Management, Auditing and Environmental Health and the most requested common skills were Communication, Management and Planning. ¹

With the government planning to increase the number of green jobs, the demand for employees with the skills and passion to protect and preserve the environment has never been higher.

You could work in the environment sector which includes sustainability, waste management, water and air quality or you could work in agriculture which involves working with animals, crops and livestock.

Seasonal jobs are a great way to gain experience for your CV and helps you to build on your skills.

Any seasonal job you do might help you:

• try out working in a new sector or job role

• get work experience to build your CV

• get back into work if you've had time off

• learn new skills you can use all year round

• network and make new contacts

• earn some extra money