Gamekeeper
15AI CAN DO15%moving to55%
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STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ENVIRONMENT & LAND →
Gamekeeper
Gamekeepers are the guardians of the countryside, playing a crucial role in wildlife management and conservation. Their expertise not only supports biodiversity but also sustains traditional rural economies, making them essential to the UK's ecological and cultural landscape.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior GamekeeperAs a Junior Gamekeeper, you will assist in the day-to-day management of game and habitats, gaining hands-on experience in the field.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level GamekeeperIn this role, you will take on more responsibility, managing specific areas of land and implementing conservation strategies.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior GamekeeperAs a Senior Gamekeeper, you will oversee all aspects of game management, lead a team, and develop long-term conservation plans.£50,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.