Careers at Energy & Utility Skills Group

Careers at Energy & Utility Skills Group

Join us and help shape the workforce that keeps the UK’s essential services running. Our work supports the organisations that provide energy, water, waste and environmental services to every home and business.

Be part of a team that connects people, skills, and opportunity across a sector vital to daily life and the economy.

If you’d like to discuss any of the opportunities with our team or to speak about work experience, please email HR@euskills.co.uk.

Qualifications Development Lead

Working across the product lifecycle, the Qualifications Development Lead supports the Product Manager in the development, review and continuous improvement of our schemes and programmes to meet the needs of a sector that will play a key role in the delivery of the UK’s net zero targets. The Qualifications Development Lead will ensure all product milestones and deadlines are met through proactive project management of developments, including the recruitment and management of third-party Associates involved in the development process.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in product management within an awarding or similar professional body, developing regulated and/or non-regulated training or qualifications and managing a product portfolio across a full product lifecycle.

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid/Solihull (a minimum of 2 days based in the office per week)

How to apply:

Our recruitment partner, Peridot Partners, will be managing all applications for the role. To apply, please visit Peridot’s dedicated website by clicking here.

Alternatively, if you have any questions about the role, please contact, Rajia Alam, Recruitment Consultant at Peridot Partners. 

Closing date: Midday on Monday 16 March 2026 (we reserve the right to close earlier than the stated date)

Interviews: 26 March 2026 (In person at our offices in Solihull)

Assessment Manager

Reporting to the Senior Assessment Manager, you will be responsible for the design, development, and review of a suite of vocational qualifications, including apprenticeship end-point assessments and other regulated qualifications. Working alongside a team of experienced assessment developers and technical experts to meet delivery milestones, you’ll ensure assessments are reliable, consistent and complaint with regulatory and apprenticeship requirements.  To be successful in this role, you’ll have proven experience of developing vocational qualifications and assessments within an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation. You will also have proven experience of working with technical experts, working to deadlines and quality assuring written work. If this sounds like a role that you’re well suited to, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Location: Home based with regular UK travel.

How to apply: Please visit our recruitment partner, Peridot Partners, website by clicking here.

Alternatively, if you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partner, Polly@peridotpartners.co.uk

Closing date: Midday on Monday 2 March 2026 (we reserve the right to close earlier than the stated date)

Interviews: 11 & 12 March 2026 (In person at our offices in Solihull)

Corporate Communications Executive

The Corporate Communications Executive will play a key role in managing the delivery of corporate communications for the Energy & Utility Skills Group. The role will be responsible for programme planning and coordination for corporate communications and public affairs.

This role supports the Head of Corporate Communications in delivering internal and external communications while enhancing consistency, reach, and impact. It also leads support for the Skills and Learning Policy Forum and the Communications and Promotion Group.

How to apply: Please send your CV to HR@euskills.co.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 18 January 2026. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the stated date.

Research and Insights Officer

The Research and Insights Officer will play a key role in developing the Energy & Utility Skills Group’s research and data insight capability.

Working alongside the Workforce Planning Consultant, this role will lead on the development, analysis, and presentation of internal primary data sources (including the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) and Energy & Utility Careers & Jobs (EUCJ), in addition to harnessing secondary and tertiary public sources.

The role will support evidence-based decision-making, shape workforce strategy across the sector and the four nations, and ensure the Group is positioned to deliver high-quality insight in support of the 2025-30 Skills Strategy.

How to apply: Please send your CV to HR@euskills.co.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 18 January 2026. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the stated date.

Project Manager

The Project Manager will play a key role in planning and managing the delivery of projects, working with colleagues, customers and partners to ensure successful project delivery and impact that delivers and supports the Research, Attract, Develop and Retain pillars of our 2025-30 Skills Strategy.

The Project Manager will be involved in all aspects of projects including day-to-day management and managing the six aspects of a project; scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources.

How to apply: Please send your CV to HR@euskills.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 30 January 2026

Independent End-Point Assessor

We are looking for experienced Independent End-Point Assessors to support our Energy & Utilities Independent Assessment Service (EUIAS) deliver the Level 3 Gas Network Craftsperson Apprenticeship, on a freelance basis, across the following pathways:

  • Network maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical & Instrumentation)
  • Network Maintenance Craftsperson (Pressure Management)
  • Network Pipelines Maintenance Craftsperson
  • Emergency Response Craftsperson

We are specifically interested in hearing from candidates who are occupationally competent within the Electrical & Instrumentation and Emergency Response pathways.

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Equal Opportunites

Energy & Utility Skills is committed to equal opportunities and actively promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, our recruitment processes include accommodations for candidates with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, such as providing alternative formats and extra time for assessments.

For further information about the accessibility of our recruitment processes or for assistance in your application to work with us, please contact the HR team on 0121 713 8233 or email us at HR@euskills.co.uk

What you can Expect

If you are successful during the recruitment process, all new colleagues can expect a thorough supported induction programme. This programme is designed to introduce and familiarise new colleagues with each department within the business and allows the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns or identify any further support/resources you may need to make you feel comfortable and supported in your new role with us.

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