Join our discussion of results from the sector-wide equality, diversity, and inclusion survey

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A free webinar will be taking place on the insights we have gleaned from the Inclusion Measurement Framework survey – an annual collection of data about equality, diversity, and inclusion across the energy and utilities sector. This year [2021] marks the first time we have collected diversity and inclusion information from CEOs within the sector, … Read more

Consultation launched on Welsh Framework Apprenticeship Pathways for energy and utilities sector

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We are helping to shape several new Welsh Apprenticeship Framework pathways. A number of industry specialist working groups have participated in the development of these draft frameworks, which we are now opening to consultation. An apprenticeship is an opportunity for individuals to learn on and off the job while in employment to gain the knowledge … Read more

Hydrogen Competence | Energy & Utility Skills launches consultation on new Gas Safe Register engineer entry criteria

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Safety is of paramount importance for the gas industry, and this will continue to be true as the industry plans and prepares for the potential introduction of hydrogen to the network. As a part of a project commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy, & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Energy & Utility Skills has launched a … Read more

Labour Market Profile – January 2022

The most recent data show the labour market continuing to recover from the impact of coronavirus pandemic: There were 29.47 million Payrolled employees – an increase of 184,000 (+0.6%) over the previous month (and up 1,340,000 (+4.8%) over the previous year) The employment rate increased by 0.2% over the quarter to 75.5% The unemployment rate … Read more

Labour Market Profile – December 2021

The most recent data show the labour market continuing to recover from the impact of coronavirus pandemic: Payrolled employees increased by 257,000 people (+0.9%) over the past month (up 1,353,000 people (+4.8%) over the past year) All regions are now above pre-coronavirus (February 2020) levels The employment rate increased by 0.2% over the quarter to … Read more

Delivering Net Zero – The Case for Change

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Blazing the trail for COP26, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) delivered its most scathing Assessment Report to date, stating that “it is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land.” Most people now believe that climate science is sound, and that governments across the globe need to take action to … Read more

Christmas Closures

Energy & Utility Skills would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Below is a reminder of our Christmas closure dates. Our main office (including EUSR) will close for Christmas from 5:00pm on Thursday 23 December 2021 and will reopen at 8:00am on Tuesday 4 … Read more

Have your say on National Occupational Standards for energy and utilities industries

Energy & Utility Skills has developed a short survey to better understand the sector’s needs regarding the review and development of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in the sector.   This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete, and is open until Tuesday 7 December at 17:00.   Tell us what you think: National Occupational Standards survey   National Occupational … Read more

BEIS appoints Energy & Utility Skills and the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers to develop training and assessment requirements for gas engineers to safely work with hydrogen

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Energy & Utility Skills is working in a consortium with IGEM to deliver a vital piece of the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy, building capability and capacity for the potential hydrogen rollout The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has appointed a consortium led by Energy & Utility Skills and the Institution of Gas … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills receive Investors in People – Gold Accreditation

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Following the completion of our assessment by Investors in People, we are delighted to announce we have, once again, been awarded the ‘We invest in people, gold accreditation’.   This achievement, which is received by only 17% of Investors in People-accredited organisations, recognises our commitment to making our organisation a great place to work, and that all … Read more