Take a look at the trends we’ve identified to help you understand the landscape of green careers in the UK.
As we step into 2025, many professionals are revisiting their career goals, making the first three months of the year a peak period for job searches.
At IEMA’s Green Careers Hub, we’ve analysed the trends from the IEMA Jobs Board in 2024 to help you understand the landscape of green careers. From the most viewed roles to the most sought-after keywords, here’s a closer look at the roles making waves in sustainability and the environment.
Top-performing role: Sustainability Analyst
In 2024, the Sustainability Analyst role posted by Jisc emerged as the standout job opportunity, with a 31% job response rate.
This role highlights the growing demand for professionals who can analyse and implement sustainability metrics, helping organisations achieve their net-zero and ESG goals. Sustainability Analysts are critical for driving informed decision-making, making them a vital part of the green job market. You can find out more about the role and responsibilities of a Sustainability Analyst on the Green Careers Hub.
Popular search trends

Job seekers showed clear preferences in 2024, with some keywords and job titles standing out. Most searched keywords:
- Environment/Environmental
- Sustainability
- Graduate
Interestingly, many users are broad in their searches, using terms like ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Environment/al’ and filtering through job descriptions to find their preferred roles. We also found that the highest number of people don’t enter a search word and prefer to browse through all of the available jobs to see the breadth of roles on the site.
Meanwhile, interest in graduate roles underscores a new generation eager to kick-start their green careers.
Whether you’re searching for your first role following a sustainability or environmental degree or apprenticeship, or changing your focus mid-career, our Green Careers Hub is full of useful career stories, tips and resources to help you navigate your job search.
Why not read this blog on navigating the challenges of starting a sustainability career to get you started?
Most searched job roles
- Manager
- Consultant
- Advisor
Managers lead the pack in views and applications, showcasing the value of experienced leadership in the green economy. Consultants and Advisors also attracted significant interest, reflecting the need for expertise across industries striving for sustainability.

With the IEMA Jobs Board being geared specifically towards sustainability and environmental professionals, applicants are able to easily find the job roles that are the most suitable and relevant to them, boosting their chances of success and improving the quality of candidates for those hiring.
The diversity of job functions on the IEMA Jobs Board highlights the breadth of green careers, meaning there’s something for everyone.
What does this mean for 2025 job seekers?
Whether you’re an experienced professional or a graduate, the green job market is brimming with opportunities. To stay ahead:
- Tailor your applications: Keywords like “Sustainability Analyst,” “Manager,” and “Advisor” are popular, so focus on these areas if they align with your skills.
- Leverage the Green Jobs Board: With roles in consulting, sustainability, and environmental functions growing, regularly check for new listings tailored to your expertise.
- Upskill: The demand for analytical and strategic roles suggests that qualifications in data analysis, carbon accounting, and sustainability management will boost your employability.
- Get ahead: Be the first to hear about new vacancies by signing up for job alerts on the IEMA jobs board.
Kickstart your 2025 with the IEMA Jobs Board
The green economy continues to expand, with exciting roles waiting for passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Explore opportunities in sustainability, consulting, and beyond on IEMA’s Jobs Board today and take the next step in your green career journey.
On the Green Careers Hub, construction and the built environment, healthcare, and consultancy are the most popular sector pages, showing the high demand for green skills in these industries. Retail, energy, and food and drink follow, pointing to an increase in interest in green roles in these sectors.
This is a guest blog for the Green Careers Hub by Farhana Khan, Senior Communication Officer at IEMA. Image credit: Shutterstock.