Vicki Cook

Opportunity to help shape a transformative digital platform for the UK’s energy, water and waste sectors Energy & Utility Skills Group (EUSG) has launched an Invitation to Tender (ITT) seeking an experienced digital platform delivery partner with expertise in workforce, careers, skills, recruitment, data and user-centred design solutions. The proposed platform is designed to become … Read more

Since launching as part of the Clean Energy Jobs Plan in April 2026 and in collaboration with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Destination Energy has continued to bring employers, industry bodies, government and prospective entrants together to help tackle one of the clean energy sector’s biggest challenges: attracting the workforce needed … Read more

Last week’s announcement on the future direction of public procurement should be of particular interest to employers across the energy, utilities and waste sectors.  The headline has understandably focused on proposed changes to the way government contracts are assessed. If implemented from January 2027, organisations bidding for major contracts could be expected to place greater emphasis on demonstrating how they create jobs, … Read more

One of the priorities identified by the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership (EUSP) CEO Council is strengthening the sector’s voice on the workforce and skills issues that matter most to employers. To support that ambition, more than 50 industry experts, including members trade associations, endorsees and partners, are now contributing their expertise across a range … Read more

Scotland’s power sector has a new qualification, Power Industry Electrical Systems Engineering at SCQF Level 7, designed to help develop the skilled workers needed for the future. Developed in collaboration with power employers and stakeholders, the qualification responds directly to industry demand and supports the growing need for competent individuals across the sector. The qualification … Read more

‘For growth and opportunity, devolution must support both place and scale’, says Paul Cox, Energy & Utility Skills Group Chief Executive “We welcome the Government’s commitment to strengthening local decision-making and recognising the important role that places, regions and nations play in driving economic growth and workforce development. For the energy, water and wider infrastructure … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills Group has submitted evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships’ inquiry into how apprenticeships can support delivery of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, drawing on insights from employers, sector leaders and workforce planning evidence across the energy and utilities sector. The submission highlights the critical role apprenticeships play in developing the … Read more

Thousands of young people could benefit from new routes into technical education, training and apprenticeships following a significant and additional package of reforms announced by the UK Government. Yesterday’s package of measures supports several key priorities as outlined in the Energy & Utility Skills Strategy 2025-2030. Read our full response from earlier this week here. … Read more

Apprenticeship funding and levy reforms will come into effect from 1 August 2026, bringing important changes to how employers use, manage and plan apprenticeship investment. For the energy and utilities sector, these reforms come at a critical time. Employers are already planning for significant workforce demand, changing skills needs and the need to attract, develop … Read more