Joining the Right Network
Which professional body?
Describes the typical objectives of environmental professional bodies and the career benefits of membership.
Refers to the websites of the environmental professional bodies which are, or will be, members of SocEnv, and to other relevant environmental professional bodies.
Describes their aims, the careers they represent, services to members esp. recent graduates, and service in terms of environmental careers.
Describes the typical services that trade and employer bodies offer to their members, and their value for getting a related career.
Typical objectives of environmental professional bodies
- Advance the scientific, technical and practical aspects of the environmental topic
- Promote and encourage education, training and research of the environmental topic
- Establish, maintain and advance the standards of education, qualification, practice, competence and conduct of the members
- Represent the professional interests of members in the public, private, non-governmental and educational sectors
- Promote environmentally sustainable management and development
- Act as registered charities, with supportive membership and trustees/Council
Career benefits of membership of environmental professional bodies
Status
- internationally recognised professional status, giving you a suffix to your name (eg. MIES)
- access to additional chartered status
- range of professional qualifications
- range of grades of membership determined by education, qualifications and experience
Jobs
- networking with other members and employers at events
- career management advice
- job opportunities
Training
- training and continuing professional development
- Discounts on courses, workshops and conferences
Information
- Technical and research information
- Updated publications on best practice
Influence
- opportunities to influence decision-makers and the profession
Perks
- Insurance, often medical and professional indemnity
- Discounted purchases e.g. car hire, equipment
