The creation of green jobs is outstripping the rate of jobs creation in the wider economy, according to a new study. However, the benefits of the decarbonisation of Britain’s jobs look to be concentrated in London – despite Scotland creating more green roles, faster. 

Not only is the tech industry one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, it’s also ever-changing, with new development and technological advances being made every year. 2022 has seen a turbulent year in the job market, with giants such as Meta and Amazon making job cuts to save costs. Despite this, the demand for highly skilled tech workers is still strong, with 8.5 million vacancies open in the last year. 

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.