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Advance your career, gain professional recognition, and join a dynamic network making real changes in our environment. 

Become part of the solution

Full Member is perfect for experienced environmental science professionals who seek formal recognition of their standing, want to access helpful resources and aim for Chartered status, as a significant step in their career progression. With your expanded exposure to the sector and our support, you can turbocharge your personal and professional development, gain recognition, and further your career.

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The IES is great. It’s the only forum in the country that gets air quality professionals together to share their own experiences of producing air quality assessments and ideas of how air quality could be improved. This allows for best practice to be agreed and published.

Daniel Moon, Air Quality Scientist

Is it for me?

Full membership is a professional designation for those working in the field of environmental science, signifying that you have achieved a recognised standard within your career.

As a Full Member you will receive our journal four times a year and our monthly e-newsletter. You will have exclusive access to the Members Portal on our website, with CPD tools and member-only resources. 

*Please note these are example scenarios, your membership grade will depend on your unique combination of experience.
Academic experienceRelevant Years Work Experience
Relevant PhD2+
Relevant Masters Degree5+
Relevant Bachelors Degree6+

 

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Is it for me?

If you're an environmental science professional ready to gain recognition for the significant standards you’ve already achieved and take the next step, Full Membership is designed for you. It's the professional designation that marks your standing in the field.

What are the benefits?

As a Full Member, you join a dynamic network and gain access to crucial resources, including our quarterly journal and monthly e-newsletter to stay informed, plus exclusive access to the Members' Area on our website for the latest news, jobs, and events, connecting you with opportunities and professionals dedicated to accelerating the transition to a thriving environment.

What's next for my career?

As a Full Member of the IES, you can apply for Chartered Scientist and/or Chartered Environmentalist. We will support your career goals by helping you with CPD, creating networking opportunities and supporting you in making the right career decisions.

Membership Costs

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One-off application fee£30
Annual fee£144
Retired rate£43
Unemployed rate£36

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