Career opportunities in the land-based and environmental industries
Land-based and environmental industries • Land management and production • Agricultural crops Agricultural livestock • Production horticulture Aquaculture • Fencing Floristry • Land-based engineering Trees and timber • Animal health and welfare • Animal care Animal technology • Equine Farriery • Veterinary nursing and ancillary activities • Environmental industries • Environmental conservation Game and wildlife management • Fisheries management Horticulture, landscaping and sports turf www.lantra.co.uk
Why are the land-based and environmental industries important? • Food security • Protecting the rural economy • Climate change • Biodiversity • Low carbon economy • Green space www.lantra.co.uk
Scotland • Approx. 23,680 businesses • 96% of businesses employ less than 10 people • Over 121,500 people work in the sector • Around 40,000 regular volunteers • Agriculture alone contributes • £5,280 million gross value to Scotland’s economy www.lantra.co.uk
The sector in Scotland Industries Businesses Employment Agricultural crops, livestock and services 1 13860 60,700 Animal care 2 1760 16,700 Animal technology 2 N/A N/A Aquaculture 1 280 2,700 Equine 2 340 5,600 Environmental conservation 2 396 9,500 Farriery 2 180 150 Fencing 2 340 1,350 Fisheries management 2 60 550 Floristry 2 800 1,450 Game and wildlife management 2 2,300 5,300 Land-based engineering 1 240 400 Horticulture, Landscape and Sports Turf 2 1,540 7.650 Production horticulture 1 560 7,100 Trees and timber 1 860 6,200 Veterinary activities 1 420 3,500 Total 23,680 121,500 1 - IDBR (2008) for businesses, LFS for employment 2 - Other sources, such as the National Business Database www.lantra.co.uk
Types of jobs The sector has a greater concentration (compared to Scotland as a whole) of: • skilled trades (farmers, floral designers, tree surgeons groundsman, crofters, farriers, gamekeepers etc.) • elementary occupations (general labourer, stable hands, and pickers) www.lantra.co.uk
Future demand 2007-2017 Change in employment by occupation level in the environmental and land-based sector, Scotland 2007 - 2017 Net Change Replacement Demand 0 3 High: managers, professionals and associate professionals Intermediate: administrative etc. HIGH LEVEL Total Requirement: 3,000 skilled trades and personal service Low: sales, machine operatives and elementary -4 NB: figures may not sum due to 9 rounding INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Total Requirement: 5,000 Source: Institute of Employment Research, Working Futures 2007- 2017 -6 8 LOW LEVEL Total Requirement: 2,000 -7 -5 -3 -1 1 3 5 7 9 Employment level (000s) www.lantra.co.uk
What is the first thing that you associate with a job in the land-based and environmental sector? www.lantra.co.uk
A misunderstood sector • Stereotyping • Dirty, outdoor work undertaken in all weather • A career for the unskilled • A declining industry • Lack of opportunities/no prospects for progression • Poorly paid www.lantra.co.uk
A land of opportunities... • A wide range of career paths available in the sector • Well paid, highly skilled jobs • High levels of employment demand due to an ageing workforce • Urban and rural settings for those that like to work indoors and out • Many opportunities for career progression and self-employment www.lantra.co.uk
Diverse Opportunities Environmental Conservation – Ecology, Marine Biology, Estate Management, Access Management, Interpretation, Environmental Education Trees and Timber – Harvesting, Arboriculture, Nursery, Access, Recreation & Tourism, Greenwood Trades Agriculture – Livestock Management (pigs, sheep cattle, poultry), Crop Management, Consultancy, Dairy, Game Equine – Breeding, Racing, Stables, Trekking, Coaching / Instructing, Farriery, Veterinary Horticulture – Landscaping, Design and Architecture, Botanic and Historic, Sorts Turf, Production Animal Care – Training, Welfare, Boarding, Pet Care (i.e. Dog Grooming), Retail, Zoo and Wildlife Establishments www.lantra.co.uk
Jobs for all interests Animal Health and Welfare Veterinary Nurse, Dog Groomer, Dog Handler, Animal Trainer (Assistance, Sport, Audio/Visual), Farmer, RSPCA Inspector, Zoo Keeper/Safari Park Ranger, Equine Behaviourist, Farrier Sport, Leisure and Health Greenkeeper, Groundsman, Jockey, Green Gym Officer, Health Walk Organiser, Access & Recreation Officer, Horse Trainer Design Landscape Gardener, Landscape Architect, Florist, Education and Interpretation Officer, Activities/Events Organiser, Greenwood Trades www.lantra.co.uk
Jobs for all interests Construction & Traditional Crafts Dry-stone Walling, Greenwood Trades (Hurdle Making, Charcoal Makers), Estate Workers, Habitat Management Science Ecologist, Botanist, Fisheries Scientist, Marine Biologist, Veterinary Surgeon / Nurse, Biodiversity/Conservation Officer Technology / Engineering Service Technician, Farmer, Forest Machine Operator, Horticultural Mechanic, Farmer/ Farming Consultant www.lantra.co.uk
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What are employers looking for? • Employability skills (practical skills and work readiness, problem solving, customer service, willing to learn, effective time management, flexibility and initiative) • Literacy and numeracy • Technical skills (specialist machinery operations, plant and animal husbandry, design skills) • Customer service skills and good communication skills • Business management skills (ICT, sales, marketing and financial planning) • Supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills (team building, multi- tasking, delegation and supporting others) www.lantra.co.uk
Entry routes • No formal entry requirements for many roles However: • Veterinary Nursing and Farriery have strict entry requirements • Some roles will require a degree minimum (even if not stated on the application!) • Competition for some roles is high so must show enthusiasm and prove it is the role they want to do • Experience is highly regarded so volunteering, seasonal work and work experience are important • Apprenticeships are available for some industries www.lantra.co.uk
Employment recommendations • Get a qualification if possible • Gain experience to make yourself more employable – volunteering/work experience • Network - join a local group, organisation and/or a professional body • Do not restrict your options – job role or location www.lantra.co.uk
Sector information Lantra careers website www.lantra.com/careers Provides information about jobs, career progression, qualifications and also includes a section specifically for career professionals www.lantra.co.uk
Useful sources of information Lantra career publications • Industry specific career factsheets (downloadable from the careers website) • Careers ‘a day in the life of...’ video clips (available to view on the careers website) • Scottish career brochures www.lantra.co.uk
Labour market information • Skills Assessment reports • Labour market information (LMI) factsheets • Other industry research and strategies www.lantra.co.uk
Course information Lantra One Stop Shop (Scotland specific) www.lantraonestopshop.co.uk Lantra CourseFinder (UK wide) www.lantracoursefinder.co.uk www.lantra.co.uk
Other useful sources of information • Job profiles – Jobs4U • Industry initiatives – Grow, Careertrack, Careers in Racing • Industry publications and websites • Job publications – Countryside Job Service, Environment Post etc www.lantra.co.uk
Lantra has all the careers information you need: Lantra careers website: www.lantra.co.uk/careers Lantra One Stop Shop (Scotland specific) www.lantraonestopshop.co.uk Lantra CourseFinder (UK wide) www.lantracoursefinder.co.uk Scotland specific careers leaflets: Telephone: 01738 55 33 11 Email: lantra.scotland@lantra.co.uk www.lantra.co.uk
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