A World of Opportunities in the Land-based Sector

From agriculture and farming, arboriculture and forestry, and aquaculture; the sector offers a wide range of opportunities and career paths for people of all skills and backgrounds. Whether you are a school or college leaver, someone looking to take a stride into a new career, or someone who is looking to develop new skills: the land-based sector is waiting for you! 

A career in the land-based and environment sector is more than just a job, it’s a strong community that grows, nurtures, and protects the world around us. The opportunities offer hands-on roles, as well as spaces to bring innovative ideas to life. From landscaping to countryside management, to farming and agri-tech – the sector has something for everyone. With practical training and qualifications, there are plenty of routes into the range of jobs. 

Discovering the future of Land-based careers

The sector gives people a chance to be part of a community that ensures we have food on our tables, that enhances biodiversity, and that protects the environment we all live in.  

Kickstarting National Careers Week, Lantra have launched their new campaign video showing the diversity and variety in careers across the sector. Throughout the week, they will be diving sharing insights into the agronomy and crop science industry, and hearing from people working in land-based engineering. 

As a leading skills and training development body, Lantra is committed to helping people find fulfilling careers in the land-based and environment sector. This National Careers Week, we are actively encouraging students, careers advisors, people looking for new jobs, those considering a career change, and employers to explore the wealth of opportunities available in our sector.  

Bizza Walters, a sheep farmer and campaign coordinator with the Farm Safety Foundation, who stars in Lantra’s National Careers Week Film, said:

“The agricultural industry has a workforce with an average of 60. The industry needs new entrants, new people to take on roles from soil specialists to animal welfare advisors, as well as farm workers. There has never been a better time to join the community that is the land-based sector.”

Also commenting on the launch of the campaign film, Jon Pearson, Senior Contracts Manager at BTS Group Ltd, said:

“Arborists, often known as tree surgeons, are critical to ensuring the country remains connected. Utility arborists are responsible for maintaining trees close to the power network. Our industry is needing more people to work within it. From aerial work to ground-based work, there is something for everyone.”

Craig Johnstone, Marine Site Manager at Bakkafrost, also added:

“The land-based sector and environment stretches beyond the physical land. Aquaculture is a growing industry across the UK. From salmon and shellfish, to growing seaweed – the industry has many paths and opportunities for those wanting to take a deep dive for their next step.”