Careers

We’re University of the Year for Graduate Employment in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026!

Meet your careers team

Our dedicated careers team brings together a wealth of experience to support you during your time at CEP and beyond.

Dr Karen Makuch - Director of Careers & Associate Professor in Environmental Law, with experience across academia, consultancy, government and NGOs.

Becky Guppy - Careers Adviser for CEP, providing one-to-one support, CV reviews, and workshops.

Shane Murphy - Senior Departmental Administrator, coordinating CEP’s mentoring and careers events.

"Our graduates consistently move from study to impactful careers in consultancy, government, NGOs, research, education, and beyond" - Karen Makuch, CEP Director of Careers

Tailored careers support

• BiL Classes (MSc Env Tech) & Policy Seminars – practical sessions on CVs, career changes, and international job markets.
• Alumni Mentoring Programme (MSc Env Tech) – connect with experienced graduates.
• CEP Careers Fair – network with employers in sustainability and environmental consultancy.
• Conservation Careers Events (MSc Con Sci) – careers panels, workshops, and an annual alumni evening.

"My advice to future students is to engage with career planning early, stay open to different paths and make use of Imperial’s incredible career resources" - Layla, MSc Environmental Technology student

Imperial Careers Service

Your career development doesn’t stop at CEP, it’s supported across the College through the Imperial Careers Service, available to all students and recent graduates. 

What’s on offer:

• One-to-one advice and mock interviews - get personalised feedback and guidance from experienced careers consultants.

• Workshops and employer events - explore opportunities across environmental, consultancy, policy, research and other sectors.

• Online CV and application reviews - receive constructive feedback through convenient digital checks.

• Ongoing support - access careers advice and resources for up to three years after you graduate.

Appointments with the Careers Service can be booked via JobsLive.

Your career beyond CEP

Our graduates go on to consultancy, government, NGOs, academia, and start-ups worldwide. Recent employers include:

Prizes

Read about the prize winners on the MSc Conservation Science and Practice.