# Event Details - **Event Name**: Green Careers Showcase 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Interested in working in the green sector? Speak to employers, participate in workshops and hear speakers detail their career paths!About this EventGreen Careers Showcase 2026Aged 16-30?* Love nature? Keen to kickstart your green career?Join us for the FREE Green Careers Showcase📅 Date: Thursday 17th September⏰ Time: 2:00PM- 7:00PM📍 Location: Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH ///palms.hidden.memory🙋‍♀️Who can come: *This event is aimed at supporting school leavers and those early in their careers. We estimate this ranges between 16-30 year olds but we encourage anyone who might find the event beneficial to join us.What to expectMeet employers from organisations working in the green sectorFind out about training, apprenticeship and job opportunitiesHear from inspirational speakers about their careersTry practical, hands-on workshopsGet CV, application and interview adviceEmployers & organisations include:Royal ParksBromley by BowCapel Manor CollegeMaydencroftCody DockThe Conservation VolunteersCapital City College GroupBankside Open Space TrustBritish Trust for OrnithologyArcadisAnd more!Speakers1 - Ishmael Tikly | Policy + Campaigns Manager for Epping Forest Heritage TrustIshmael began his career in conservation as a LWT Keeping it Wild Trainee in 2019. Since July 2025, he has worked as Policy & Campaigns Manager for the Epping Forest Heritage Trust. His work includes getting local communities involved in decision-making and collaborating with local government to get Epping Forest on the political agenda. Heritage is also a passion of his, and he’s working on how heritage policy can be harnessed to best support the Forest and its visitors.Speaking at 15:30-16:002- Layla Mapemba-Taylor | Senior Species Recovery Officer for London Wildlife TrustFrom pioneering species reintroduction projects, including the return of white storks and Eurasian beavers to East London, to championing opportunities for young people in conservation, Layla is passionate about creating a future where both people and nature can thrive. Through her work restoring wildlife to East London, delivering speeches to politicians and policy makers and discussing equity and accessibility with documentarians, such as Chris Packham, she inspires other to find their place in protecting and restoring our natural world.Come along to hear about Layla's career journey so far (from starting out as a Keeping it Wild trainee), and the exciting stork and beaver reintroduction she is leading on in East London.Speaking at 17:15-17:453 - Connor Butler | Freelance Entomologist + EducatorConnor Butler is a freelance entomologist and environmental educator with a decade of experience helping people connect with the natural world. His career ranges from working as ecological consultant on the development of Singapore’s nature parks, to the Head of Learning at Chelsea Physic Garden, London’s oldest botanic garden. Connor has an interest in Queer Ecology, which challenges societal ideas of what is considered “natural” or “unnatural” and explores the biases that shape how people engage with nature. He has spent the past four years bringing thousands of people from the LGBTQ+ community out into nature, under the motto of “be queer, touch bugs”. Connor has also delivered a TEDx Talk exploring the feeling of disgust and how learning to notice insects can transform our relationship with the natural world. To date, he has encouraged over 15,000 people to take a closer look at the often overlooked species that share our cities, parks, and gardens.Instagram @connor_the_ecologistSpeaking at 18:00-18:30No prior booking requiredWorkshops1 - Career Workshop with CIEEMPractical tips and advice on job hunting, applications and interview skills in the green sector with Brian Heppenstall, Education and Careers Manager at the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.2 - Nature Recovery Workshop with PetePete Salter our nature recovery land manager will provide an intro to reserves management, outlining the opportunities and challenges. He will talk about different habitat types at Walthamstow Wetlands (grassland, reedbed and open water) and how our team manages the site to support wildlife.3 - Intro into Green Pathways Workshop with InvestecThere is no single route into a green career. Join our partners at Investec to discover the diverse range of careers across the green sector, explore where your skills and passions could take you, and learn how to find your own niche in building a more sustainable future.Each workshop will run twice 14:30-15:15 and 16:15-17:00.Booking will be available on the day on a first come first served basis.CV Advice DeskBook a 20-minute one-to-one session with one of our industry experts to receive personalised feedback on your CV. Whether you’re applying for your first role or looking to strengthen your applications, you’ll receive tailored feedback and practical advice to help your CV standout. Please bring an up-to-date copy of your CV (printed or digital) to work through during your session!Booking will be available on the day on a first come first served basis.If you are unable to attend the Green Careers Showcase but would like a PDF copy of our CV Advice flyer, kindly provided by Investec, please contact oyoung@wildlondon.org.uk.How to get there🚇 Tube/train stations: Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line/ National Rail) – 9-minute walkBlackhorse Road (Victoria Line/ Suffragette Line) – 13-minute walk🚏 Bus: Walthamstow Wetlands / Ferry Boat Inn (123/ 230 bus routes)🚗 Car: Paid parking is available at the reserve entrance - postcode N17 9NH.Accessibility:If you require any adjustments in order to attend the event or if transport is a barrier for you to attend, please email the event coordinator Olivia Young oyoung@wildlondon.org.uk - Kindly let us know your requirements by 1st September if possible.There is free parking available for Blue Badge holders.Both ramps and lifts are available in and around the Engine House building.Disabled toilets are available.A quiet room and prayer space will be available on site.If you have any more questions about accessibility, please get in touch with us at oyoung@wildlondon.org.ukIf your organisation would like to be involved in this event please email: oyoung@wildlondon.org.uk.Wonder what we do with your information? Take a look at London Wildlife Trusts Privacy Policy - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woodford/green-careers-showcase-2026/100001996088022007 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Walthamstow Wetlands - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Woodford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Walthamstow Wetlands - **lat**: 51.585472 - **long**: -0.054182 - **full address**: Walthamstow Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands, Woodford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Green Careers Showcase 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fb65f214dacadf729067d8657f4d13906eede88eaf206faed20b7c19eb22a296-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787519871 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Green Careers Showcase 2026 being held? - **A:** Green Careers Showcase 2026 takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Walthamstow Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands, Woodford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Green Careers Showcase 2026? - **A:** Green Careers Showcase 2026 is organized by London Wildlife Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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