Green careers and recruitment  

Green skills are in demand   

It is widely acknowledged that there is a growing demand across all jobs for candidates with green skills.  

Regardless of sector or degree discipline, it’s recognised that every job in the future will be a green job as our drive towards a sustainable future and net zero carbon becomes a focus point for everything we do.  Embedding sustainability into business can only be delivered through the skills of employees, which are critical in delivering sustainability.    

With our 2022-26 Leadership in Sustainability Strategy, our ambition is to embed relevant sustainability learning into every course we deliver. One way to do this is through the opportunities offered to our students through our careers and employment activities, and through employer work experience placements.    

Anybody from any course, discipline, sector, or background can understand the role they play in greening the economy. 

What do we mean by ‘green skills’  

Green skills are the knowledge, abilities, competencies, and values needed to actively develop and maintain a sustainable, resource-efficient, and low-carbon economy and society. Green skills cover both transferrable and technical skills. They can be gained from study and training, and are often developed throughout a career.  

Green careers events   

Increasingly, employers look for candidates with green skills. To support students in developing their green skills, we host ‘every job is a green job’ careers events.  

They are designed to create the space for students to meet employers and Manchester Met alumni to learn about how to have a green career and develop the necessary ‘green skills’ to make a difference in their chosen fields or career.    

Students can book a place at an ‘every job is a green job’ event via the Career Hub events page. 

Useful resources: Green careers hub    

As we move to a green economy, everyone will need to think about how they can impact green organisational goals and fulfil their roles more sustainably.  

The Green Careers Hub is the one stop shop for careers in sustainability, the environment, and the green economy. Whether looking for a career change, starting out, or if you want to learn more, you will find the relevant information and advice on the hub.   

Our employment standards and conditions   

We’re committed to providing a fair and professional service to our students and third-party employers. Go to our terms and conditions for working with third-party employers.