Green Jobs for Nature

The ecology and environmental sector in the UK and Ireland is facing a skills, awareness and diversity challenge. Green jobs that directly protect, restore or manage nature are often invisible to young people and career changers. Many prospective entrants lack clarity about roles, routes, and sector realities. The sector needs a wider, more diverse talent pipeline to help address the twin climate and biodiversity crises. In response, CIEEM launched Green Jobs for Nature (GJfN) — a national initiative designed to make nature-focused green careers visible, aspirational and accessible for all audiences across the UK and Ireland. Electric Peach partnered with CIEEM to build and deliver a brand strategy, ambassador engagement strategy, team capability training and UK-wide outreach plan that would help GJfN grow awareness, engagement and impact.

The Impact

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GJfN’s online hub now features comprehensive job profiles, career routes and tools that demystify environmental careers for young people and career changers.

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young people reached through the campaign

Through a strategic brand foundation, a powerful ambassador programme, team capacity building and sustained UK-wide outreach, Green Jobs for Nature has become a credible national initiative supporting a more visible, diverse and informed pipeline into nature-focused careers.

This project demonstrates how purposeful branding, inclusive storytelling, and people-centred strategies can transform awareness, accessibility and impact in a mission-driven sector.

Objectives

  1. Establish a distinct, credible and compelling brand identity for GJfN that resonates with young people, career changers and under-represented groups interested in nature careers.

  2. Develop and activate an ambassador strategy with real voices from the sector to inspire diverse communities.

  3. Equip CIEEM’s internal team with messaging, engagement skills, and training to sustain long-term outreach.

  4. Drive awareness and reach across the UK, particularly among secondary, FE and HE audiences, employers, influencers and careers services.

Our Approach

1. Brand Strategy & Positioning

We worked with CIEEM to define:

  • A brand purpose rooted in empowerment, accessibility and authenticity;

  • A clear value proposition for key audiences (students, career changers, employers and educators);

  • Messaging architecture focused on visibility of pathways, clarity of careers and inclusive representation;

  • Tone and identity guidance for consistent web, social and partnership content.

2. Ambassador Strategy

We designed and supported a national ambassador programme featuring professionals from diverse backgrounds working in real green roles. Ambassadors help:

  • Humanise the sector with real stories about pathways into nature careers;

  • Challenge stereotypes about who a green professional can be and what these jobs look like;

  • Drive engagement on social and digital platforms with relatable, peer-to-peer content.

Ambassadors have been featured across:

  • Website job-profile content;

  • Social media activations;

  • Career-focused campaigns and events.

3. Team Training & Capability Building

We delivered tailored training workshops for CIEEM staff covering:

  • Brand messaging and storytelling;

  • Ambassador engagement and support;

  • Career sector messaging for different cohorts (students, career changers, educators);

  • Inclusive communications to support diversity and accessibility goals.

This equipped the internal team to scale GJfN activities with confidence and consistency.

4. UK Reach & Outreach Campaigns

In collaboration with CIEEM we:

  • Amplified GJfN across key UK networks, careers services, and educational partners;

  • Integrated GJfN into national initiatives like Green Careers Week and career-focused events;

  • Supported digital content strategies to boost year-round engagement (job profiles, resources, events, quizzes).

Results & Impact

Wide-ranging career resources: GJfN’s online hub now features comprehensive job profiles, career routes and tools that demystify environmental careers for young people and career changers.
Ambassador representation: Multiple ambassadors from diverse sectors and backgrounds help broaden perceptions of green jobs and provide role models for future entrants.
Sector visibility: The campaign has raised awareness of green jobs beyond traditional conservation roles — including policy, data, communications, and education pathways.
Improved clarity on career pathways: By collating real job stories and education/training guidance, GJfN is helping young people and career changers make informed decisions about nature-focused careers.
National conversation: GJfN’s alignment with UK career weeks and partnerships highlights its role in tackling skills gaps and supporting workforce diversity.

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