Nature Connections Adviser
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Kate works for Natural England, an organisation that advises the government to protect and restore the environment.
Her work is all about people connecting with nature and the benefits it brings to their mental and physical health. She also ensures the towns and cities we live in are nature rich so people live healthy and happy lives. When people connect to nature they are also more likely to care for it and take actions to protect it.
- Job insight
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Official job title: Senior Officer of Health and Environment
Earning: £35,000 – £38,000
Workplace: Kate spends most the time at her computer, occasionally travelling to different nature reserves and seeing animals.
She works with colleagues also focused on nature recovery, such as giving farm advice and responding to planning applications. Kate also collaborates with lots of conservation charities and community groups.
Best bit? “Meeting lots of different people and working with very passionate colleagues.”
Kate’s Career Path
Kate’s top tips for your career: “Try and do things you enjoy and make you feel good!”
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Kate’s personality strengths:
Communicator
Campaigner
Coordinator
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