Green Careers Week: November 2026

Green Careers Week

Workshops and Events

• Green Careers Jobs board: Tuesday 3 November, 12-2pm, Clifford Whitworth Library (ground floor)

  Visit our Green Careers jobs board and stand to discover live vacancies and volunteering opportunities available to students and graduates. We'll have details of live vacancies catering to a variety of degree subjects.

  We'll also be highlighting our careers, employability and entrepreneurship service and how we can support you with finding a green/sustainable career.

• Built Environment Careers Fair: Wednesday 4 November, 12-3pm, Maxwell Upper Hall

  There are a number of companies working in the built environment sector that are committed to sustainability and green options.

  Have a look at our list of companies involved in green careers opportunities. Visit our careers fair to talk to employers and find out more.

• Book Exhibit: Tuesday 3 November - Sunday 8 November

  Come and view and review an exhibit of books in The Library. We've specially curated this to focus on sustainability in specific sectors and occupations.

• Green Careers E-Learning

  Green Careers play a vital role in achieving a more sustainable future.

  Find out what green careers are. Explore green job roles and skills across industries using our E-learning module.

Contribute to a sustainability skills survey

We want to hear from you!

All students at the University of Salford can be in with a chance of winning £500 by completing an online confidential survey about your time at university and the skills you develop for getting a job.

This is an annual survey in conjunction with SOS UK who are keen to gather information about student attitudes towards employability skills for sustainable development.

The short survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. The closing date is 15 November 2026. Students will be entered into a draw to win £500 or one of 10 £50 runner-up prizes.

Complete the survey

Green Careers Mission

This year the University of Salford is hosting the Green Careers Mission, an event open to all students from all Greater Manchester universities.

It’s an opportunity to work with others to tackle real-world environmental challenges set by local employers. Pitch practical ideas that could help make Greater Manchester fairer, greener and more sustainable.

From reducing carbon emissions to improving air quality, protecting biodiversity and much more, the challenges set by employers are real problems they're working to address. Your input is invaluable.

It’s a good opportunity to build green skills and experience which look great on your CV, as well as network with other students and local employers.

The Green Careers Mission will be taking place on Wednesday 11 November 09:00 – 17:00. The deadline to express your interest in taking part is Thursday 29 October at 17:00.

Resources and Information

• Read the Green Careers Week official site. Discover careers, jobs, roles, and career pathways that are green careers, and develop your green skills. 
• Search the library catalogue for books relating to Green Careers or books that focus on sustainability in specific sectors and occupations.
• Search for sustainable and environmental jobs using Prospects.
• Search Green and Sustainable Jobs via Advantage.
• Green Careers Hub: a platform where you can access resources and information for skill development and experience.
• Green Buzz: a platform where you can explore Green careers, to match your strengths and personality.