Sustainability Careers Week: 6-10 February 2023
Panel discussions and information sessions exploring career paths in sustainability.
With increased focus on sustainability and environmental issues, the number of opportunities to build an impactful career in this space is growing.
The range of employers that recruit for roles linked to sustainability span across the charity sector, public sector, private sector, and intergovernmental and international sector. This is because sustainability is a broad area that cuts across many employment sectors. The events that make up our Sustainability Careers Week will explore some of the sustainability careers paths that graduates could follow in conservation, policy, energy, food, development, policy, law, and beyond.
4th week of Hilary term is Sustainability Careers Week
Below is the full list of online and in-person events for the Sustainability Careers Week, taking place from Monday 6 February until Friday 10 February 2023. All Oxford University students, researchers and alumni are welcome to attend. Click on the event links to find out more about each one and to secure your place.
About the sessions
Monday 6 February 2023
Navigating Careers in Sustainability; What Credentials Should We Be Expecting Employers to Have?
Online information session, 13:15 - 14:30
How can you be sure the organisation you join is truly ‘green’ or really working towards net zero targets? How do you compare organisations and make the right decision? We will be joined by experts from the sector to review company data available and to ask these crucial questions. There will also be a demonstration of the Windo CSR platform to look at accessible company information and reports.
This event will be co-chaired by the Oxford Student Union and the Oxford Careers Service.
Exploring Conservation Careers
Online information session, 15:15 - 16:15
There is a wide range of roles within conservation and this afternoon we will have a panel of speakers working across a variety of roles who will share their career journey, give you insights into what their work is like and provide tips and advice on getting into this sector.
Tuesday 7 February 2023
Sustainability Careers Routes for Humanities and Arts Students
Online information session, 13:15 - 14:30
Is there a place for arts and humanities students to work in environmental organisations and sustainability roles? Do you want to make a different to the planet but not sure which routes to take and what you’re eligible for? This panel of arts and humanities graduates working in sustainability and environmental related roles is aimed to inspire and inform you of potential routes from your degree path.
Exploring Sustainability Careers: Can a Corporate Career Ever Be Sustainable?
In person plenary session and networking at the Oxford Martin School, 16:15 - 18:30
This in-person plenary event is taking place at the Oxford Martin School with Professor Myles Allen, Director of the Oxford Net Zero initiative, Jonathan Black, Director of the Oxford Careers Service and other industry experts to ask the BIG questions about sustainability careers.
In collaboration with the Oxford Climate Society, the Oxford Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship Society, Green Action Week and the Oxford University Careers Service, we will be providing sustainable refreshments and snacks for all those attending the event in-person in a networking space after the talk.
This will provide a more relaxed opportunity to ask questions, find out how to engage with sustainability related opportunities during your time at Oxford and to discuss other careers events you’d like to see at Oxford. Please register to attend to guarantee your space!
Wednesday 8 February 2023
Careers Sustainability & Environmental Policy
Online panel discussion, 13:15 - 14:30
Are you interested in policy work and passionate about the environment? In this panel discussion, we will be speaking to policy professionals working in sustainability roles across different sectors to understand the routes available in this popular career area. We will be addressing public and private sector policy jobs and what you need to succeed.
Careers in Environmental Law
Online panel discussion, 15:15 - 16:15
Join our panel event to find out how lawyers from the Environment Agency, the Office for Environmental Protection and Friends of the Earth carved their career path and listen to their useful tips to find a legal role in this area.
Women in Climate Careers: Panel Discussion
Online panel discussion, 17:15-18:15
The Oxford Climate Society is working with the Oxford Careers Service to represent women working in climate across different industries and roles. Join this virtual event to ask questions and learn from successful females working in this space about their experiences and top tips.
Thursday 9 February 2023
Careers in Energy
Online panel discussion, 15:15 - 16:15
Are you considering a career in energy but want to ensure you make a sustainable impact on the planet? Do you have questions about alternative energy providers and potential routes into these? Join our panel of experts from Octopus Energy, to renewable energy and nuclear energy too for a conversation about career options and experiences across the energy sector.
Session run with the Oxford Energy Society.
Careers in Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy
Online panel discussion, 15:15 - 16:15
Want to work in consultancy and make a positive impact on the environment and sustainability? Not sure how to navigate the different consultancies out there and which ones fit your own objectives and profile? Hear from a diverse panel of speakers to navigate the various types of environmental and sustainability consultancies out there and how to be competitive.
Session run with the Oxford Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship Society.
Friday 10 February 2023
Careers in Sustainable Food & Agriculture
Online panel discussion, 13:15-14:30
Meet some of the Oxford alumni who are already using their diverse skills and abilities to drive change for a more sustainable Food and Agriculture sector, and learn from them about both the huge variety of roles that contribute to this effort and how you might build your own career, whether in policy, business leadership, science, engineering or environmental stewardship.
Careers in Sustainable Engineering & Urban Development
Online panel discussion, 15:15 - 16:15
A panel of alumni working in sustainable engineering and urban development will discuss what it is like to enter and work in this sector.
