Future Energy Skills Programme

The Future Energy Skills Programme has been created to identify and address the skills, knowledge and capabilities needed within the energy sector for the UK to achieve net zero by 2050. Leading voices from business, trade unions and academia have launched a new Future Energy Skills Board aimed at ensuring a just transition as we strengthen the country’s energy independence and build a green economy. Co-Chaired by GMB General Secretary, Gary Smith and Centrica CEO, Chris O’Shea, the group – whose representatives together employ or represents more than 6 million British workers - will focus on opportunities to create the skilled workforce and corporate leadership that ensures Britain is a global leader in navigating the twin challenges of the transition to a low carbon future and the urgent need for greater energy resilience. Board Members: · Co-Chair, Centrica - Chris O’Shea, Chief Executive · Co-Chair, GMB - Gary Smith, General Secretary · Rolls-Royce – Alexander Kyte, Global Head of Talent · Daikin - Iain Bevan, Commercial Director - Heating and Renewables · JCB - Philip Bouverat, Corporate Affairs Director · Unite the Union – Simon Coop, National Officer for Energy · Equinor - Alex Grant, Senior Vice President of Business Development Origination and Execution · Offshore Energies UK - Katy Heidenreich, Supply Chain and People’s Director · Prospect - Sue Ferns, Senior Deputy General Secretary · Unison - Matthew Lay, National Officer for Energy · Rt Hon Jim Murphy, Managing Director Arden Strategies · National Grid – Alice Delahunty, President of Electricity Transmission · TUC - Kevin Rowan, Head of Organisation, Services and Skills · Professor Karen Turner - Director of the Centre For Energy Policy, University of Strathclyde Learn more about the Programme on our website below.