Vicki Cook 
As the energy and utilities sector works towards its net zero and environmental sustainability goals, HR leaders face strategic challenges in developing a skilled, resilient, and sustainable workforce. In response to these challenges, we are pleased to introduce HoRizon, the revitalised roundtable for HR Directors in the sector. In partnership with Network HR, this collaborative … Read more
Occupational Mapping Energy & Utility Skills is pleased to include Occupational Mapping within our member-led priorities as of February 2024. Occupational mapping allows us to systematically identify routes to competence for key occupations within the sector, and as a result, upskilling and reskilling opportunities between occupations. It will help us understand current and future skill … Read more
Hydrogen Skills Network Group Launch/Gas Network Skills Forum Energy & Utility Skills proudly introduces the Hydrogen Skills Network Group (HSNG) and the Gas Networks Skills Forum (GNSF) within the National Skills Academy for Gas. Over the next three years (2024-27), HSNG and GNSF will collectively address strategic skills issues in the evolving Hydrogen industry, emphasizing … Read more
The Sector Attraction & Retention Strategy has been developed in response to a range of immediate and strategic challenges facing the energy and utilities industries in relation to attraction, recruitment and retention. The strategy will provide a targeted approach to attracting diverse, new and experienced hires to support the energy and utility industries transition to … Read more
As part of the Green Jobs Delivery Group (GJDG), we are continuing to work collaboratively with government, industry and key stakeholders with the aim to set out clear plans to enable the UK workforce to deliver net zero and wider environmental goals. As well as our lead role in the Power Networks workstream of the … Read more
At the bequest of contractors operating across the energy and utilities sector, Energy & Utility Skills partnered with CITB to introduce a 12-month initiative that revolutionised the funding of training courses for CITB registered employers. Since its launch in July 2023, the pilot has reduced the complexity of the drawdown process, providing access to almost … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to announce the latest apprenticeship reviews, tailored for the energy industry, in collaboration with employers and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). This involved meticulous data collection and evidence gathering to optimize government funding for these apprenticeships. IfATE and Energy & Utility Skills have worked together to … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to be involved in consultations for revised National Occupational Standards (NOS). NOS simply describe what an employee needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity. They are subject to formal consultation and approval processes and are approved by UK government … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills has led the Hydrogen Gas Skills and Competencies initiative, funded by Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance, in collaboration with National Gas, Cadent, SGN, Northern Gas Networks, and Wales and West Utilities. Energy & Utility Skills reviewed the skills and job roles across the UK’s gas transmission and distribution networks, identifying existing capabilities … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to announce three new apprenticeships for the Power Industry developed in collaboration with employers and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). This included gathering the information and evidence to maximise government funding for the apprenticeships. Energy & Utility Skills have secured the inclusion of Power Industry authorisations as … Read more
