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Food & Land Management
What’s so great about working in the food and land management industry?
No matter where your interests lie, there are careers across agriculture, production, product development, logistics, sales, marketing, finance and more, and they all require different skill levels.
And for as long as the growing population needs to eat and drink, there will always be a global demand and we’ll need to keep improving our technology. That means more engineers, scientists and mathematicians too.
Or if you simply love the idea of working outdoors in the beautiful landscapes that the region has to offer producing fantastic world leading produce, managing landscapes and woodland or being out at sea, there is also role for you.
In our Region, this sector employs over 20,000 people and growing, so the opportunities are vast. In addition, around 20% of the current workforce are due to retire within 10 years so career opportunities will be far reaching into the future.
Why have a Career in the Food and Land management Industry?
• Opportunities for all levels of qualifications and apprenticeships
• Rewarding careers with rapid career progression
• High average pay compared to other industries
• Working in a fast paced environment which is constantly growing
to keep up with consumer demands
The food and drink industry is made up of a broad range of careers, which require different skills and interests. It is set to grow quickly as global demand for our home grown products increases.
Did You Know?
Jobs available in this sector can range from:
• Hydroponics / Food Sciences / Crop Assessment / Botany
• Environmental Assessment
• Rangers and Wildlife Management
• Analysists
• Hygiene Inspector
• Food Production Engineers
• Digital & IT
• Food Development
• Nutritionists
Find out
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Also, to meet future challenges of food security, more people moving to plant based diets and climate change, we’ll be using more innovative and automated technologies, which will drive demand for engineers, scientists, mathematicians and of course environmental, sustainability and ecological experts – we’ll need highly skilled individuals to help us overcome these challenges.
A guide to careers in Food & Land Management