Transform Your Career with ISEP's Green Career Guide

Join ISEP and Unlock the Path to a Sustainable Future

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The Comprehensive guide to successfully starting a green career has been created to help you jump start your future. This is a step by step guide that incorporates interactive exercises and real-world insights to help you on your career change. Download the guide and start your green journey!

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Why a career in sustainability?

As organisations face increasing pressure to respond to challenges like climate change, resource constraints, and evolving regulation, the demand for professionals with green skills is accelerating across industries.

According to the 2025 PwC Green Jobs Barometer, demand for green roles in the UK has been growing significantly faster than the overall job market—highlighting a clear shift in what employers need.

This isn’t a niche career path anymore. Sustainability is now embedded in business strategy, operations, finance, and risk. Creating opportunities in everything from supply chains and construction to data, reporting, and leadership.

Choosing a career in sustainability means positioning yourself at the centre of this transition. You’ll help organisations adapt, innovate, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.

It’s a career that offers variety, long-term demand, and the chance to work on challenges that are shaping the future of every industry.

Why join ISEP?

We are the global professional body for over 21,000 individuals and 300 organisations working, studying or interested in the environment and sustainability. We are the professional organisation at the centre of the sustainability agenda, connecting business and individuals across industries, sectors and borders.

ISEP is the perfect partner for your green journey:

Align Your Existing Skills
Your current expertise is more transferable than you think. ISEP’s tools, like the Sustainability Skills Map and the Sustainability Gap analysis, help you identify how your abilities fit into the green economy, giving you a head start in your new career.
Gain Professional Recognition
With our recognisable sufffix and badges you can showcase your expertise and commitment to sustainability. Our certifications are based on professional standards that guarentee any employer your competency in environmental or sustainability and they are trusted by employers across industries.
Access Unrivalled Resources
Tap into webinars, publications, and professional development opportunities designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving field.
Expand Your Network
Connect with sustainability leaders and like-minded professionals who can inspire, guide, and support you as you build your new career.

With ISEP you gain access to unparalleled training, networking, and career development resources to jump start your green career.

Read our member's success stories:

Affiliate

I joined ISEP shortly after being handed environmental management responsibilities for our organisation and being tasked with delivering an Environmental Management System appropriate for our business and to meet the ISO 14001 standard. ISEP membership has given me the skills and confidence to progress not only my professional and personal development and but was instrumental in helping provide to establish our EMS which is now fully operational and ISO 14001 certified. The ISEP training I have undertaken since becoming a member has also introduced me to wider environmental and social issues, which has encouraged me to not only advance my ISEP membership level but inspired me to enrol on an Environmental Studies degree – something I would never have considered just a couple of years ago! If you’re considering joining ISEP, my advice would be to go for it. It will not only open up opportunities, but it will also open your eyes.

Gary Price, EHS Manager

Associate membership

My journey with ISEP has been an immensely enriching experience. Originally from a finance background, I felt a calling towards sustainability after four years in the industry. This led me to pursue a Master's in Sustainable Development, which served as a pivotal point in my career transition. Upon completing my studies, I ventured into the realm of sustainability consultancy, where my employer urged me to embark on the ISEP journey. Recognizing the value of aligning with a professional body to deepen my understanding of sustainability and stay abreast of emerging trends, I eagerly embraced the opportunity. Upon successfully passing the Associate exam, I seized the chance to contribute further by joining the Sustainable Finance Network Steering Committee. Within this role, I collaborate with industry leaders to drive initiatives aimed at advancing the sustainable finance agenda and promoting ESG principles. It's been immensely fulfilling to help organize various webinars and Insight Journals, thereby disseminating crucial sustainability knowledge within the finance community. Looking ahead, my aspiration is to continue progressing within the program, ultimately striving towards attaining full membership and achieving chartered environmentalist status. For those considering embarking on this journey, I wholeheartedly encourage you to take the leap. It's a continuous path of self-improvement and professional growth, offering invaluable opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the world of sustainability.

Albert Miguel, Sustainability Analyst, EcoAct

Graduate membership

While I'm early in my career, ISEP has given me some great opportunities to develop my knowledge of sustainability topics, and my network. Sustainability runs through social value across all dimensions, and I'm grateful for the access that being a member has given me to some great resources, events, and experts to learn from, through ISEP Futures, and the Regional Networks, where I have been given the opportunity to become a Steering Group Committee Member for my local network. Having ISEP membership gives me confidence when talking on sustainability topics, and I would definitely recommend membership to ISEP to any students, recent graduates or anyone else early in their sustainability career.

Louise Griffiths AISEP, Committee Member

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Your skills are closer to sustainability than you think

You may already have what it takes for a career in sustainability. Many professionals like you bring valuable skills from either previous work experience, volunteer or academic backgroung that are in high demand in the sustainability sector.

Together with the green careers guide you will be able to identify your skills and using ISEP Sustainability skills map and ISEP Skills Gap Tool will be able to help you align your current expertise with the competencies needed for a successful career in sustainability. Whether you’re experienced in business operations, communication, or just at the start of your career, our Sustainability Skills Map makes it easy to identify how your skills transfer to the green economy.

With ISEP, you’ll gain:

Confidence in Your Skills: Recognise how your transferable skills align with sustainability roles.
Guided Support: Access a wealth of resources to plug any knowledge or skills gaps and set the path to your new career.
Professional Recognition: Join a global network and showcase your commitment to making a positive impact.

Let ISEP guide your journey and help you secure a meaningful, future-focused career.

FAQ

What recognition does ISEP provide for career changers?

ISEP offers a variety of professional recognitions that correspond to different levels of membership. Each of them helps you demonstrate your commitment and level of expertise in sustainability. Each membership level is tied to a professional standards to help guarentee your level of knowledge.

ISEP provides a recognise suffix that helps you demonstrate your skills as well as a digital badge that you can use on your email signature or social platform to demonstrate to any potential employer your level of expertise on sustainability increasing your visibility.

These credentials are highly respected by employers and signal to them that you have the skills, knowledge, and dedication to thrive in the sustainability sector
What resources are included to help me transition to a green career?
When you join ISEP, you gain access to a wide range of resources designed to support your transition to a green career. These include:
- Webinars and access to industry event: Stay updated on the latest sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Career Development Tools: Access a wealth of resources to enhance your skills and guide you through your career development, like the skills gap tool.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with sustainability professionals through regional meetings, events, and ISEP’s online community.
- Exclusive Content: Read reports, publications, and case studies that help you understand the key issues in sustainability and green jobs.
ISEP’s comprehensive resources will support you every step of the way as you transition into a rewarding and impactful career in sustainability.

How much does an ISEP membership cost:

Price	ISEP Membership Fee	ISEP Application Fee	SocEnv Application Fee	SocEnv Fee	VAT*
Student	£33	£33
Affiliate	£165	£165
Graduate (First Year)	£54	£54
Associate	£279	£176

How to become an ISEP member

Watch our video pathways to membership to understand the different membership levels and pathaways you have to become an ISEP member.