We offer our Members and others in the environment sector the option of promoting these opportunities on the NIEL website and through our monthly newsletter, NIEL News.
If you wish to advertise a job opening, volunteering opportunity or training course through NIEL please complete the simple online submission form found here.
Jobs
Jobs in the environment sector are wide ranging, encompassing everything from office–based policy officers to hands–on conservation officers, with all playing a vital role in protecting the natural and built environment.
Office for Environmental Protection – Senior Environmental Analyst (Marine Specialist)
Closing date: 10/08/2025
Location: Northern Ireland, West Midlands (England)
The Conservation Volunteers – Seasonal Project Officer (Horticulture)
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Location: N. Ireland wide opportunities
The Conservation Volunteers – Sessional Project Officer (Environmental Enhancement)
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Location: N. Ireland wide opportunities
Development Trusts NI – Community Wealth Building (CWB) Project Officer
Closing date: 20/08/2025
Location: 109 Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1FF
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great place to start if you’re looking for a career in the environment sector. You can learn new skills, gain experience in different areas, learn about the different kinds of work available and make some crucial contacts. It can also be a satisfying and productive way to spend a few hours. The normal view of environmental volunteering is tree planting, beach clean ups and other ‘hands on’ activities. While there’s something very immediate and gratifying about planting trees or cleaning ponds, there is a huge range of other ways you can volunteer to help the environment eg: lobbying, admin, etc. If you know who you would like to volunteer for, it is often worthwile contacting them directly. Most environmental organisations, including NIEL and our Members, would jump at the opportunity to get some help, especially as many are working to capacity and would like to be doing more.
Submit a volunteering opportunity
RSPB – Team Member (LIFE Raft Volunteer Driver)
Closing date: Not Specified
Location: Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre, Rathlin Ireland, Ballycastle, Co Antrim BT54 6RT
Green Spaces Community Growing Project – Practical Garden Volunteer
Closing date: Not Specified
Location: 44 Moygannon Rd, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3QJ
Ulster Wildlife – Corporate Volunteering
Closing date: Not Specified
Location: Throughout NI
National Trust – Wellbeing Walk Volunteers
Closing date: Not Specified
Location: Giant's Causeway & Carrick-A-Rede, Bushmills BT57 8SU
Training
Given the current financial climate, competition for job vacancies is hotter than ever. Expanding and enhancing your skill base can give you a competitive edge over other applicants. For others, learning new skills is for nothing more than that feeling of personal achievement and enjoyment, with animal identification and handling courses being prime examples of such courses.
Submit a training course