The voice of the networks
The voice of the networks
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Whether you’re just starting your career or have already gained experience in a similar industry, we take a look at some of the roles undertaken by the 45,000 people who work in the energy networks across the UK and Ireland.
The Women in Utilties Network (WUN) was started to give women the skills and confidence they need to build lasting, fulfilling careers in the utility sector. WUN seeks to help other women to build the right networks, get the right training and take control of their own work lives at whichever stage of their career they are at.
The Pride in Energy Network is a diversity forum and network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) members of the energy industry and their allies. The Pride in Energy network was created in response to a need for an organisation to address LGBT+ issues in the energy industry.
Trade body Energy UK has created the Diversity in Energy Speakers Directory to highlight the plethora of experts from BAME backgrounds from right across the energy sector – drawing on their members and beyond – in generation to retail and new energy services such as heat, transport and smart systems flexibility.
Regen has set up a mentoring programme to support women in the clean energy industry to progress their careers. The ReWiRE mentoring programme has been hugely popular and running since 2015. It specifically focuses on middle managers in the clean energy sector looking to move up to senior management positions and those currently working in senior management looking to move.
As we look towards 2050 and 2045 in Scotland, our teams will be at the heart of the communities that we serve, keeping energy flowing and delivering a Net Zero future for all. To achieve this, we must build a workforce with a wide range of talents and skills and who truly represent the 66 million people our industry has a duty to look after and supply with power and gas.
We must be welcoming to all, and genuinely inclusive, day in, day out. We need diversity of thought and skills, and we need to provide equity and inclusion in recruitment and opportunities. We must also give people from all walks of life the enthusiasm to join an innovative, forward-thinking sector where they can make a positive and visible contribution, have their voices heard and be part of shaping the Net Zero energy networks of the future.
I am pleased to introduce and champion the first Energy Networks Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Charter. There is lots of great work already under way across the sector which you can see in some case studies below. But we need to go much further, and our Charter sets out our commitment to do exactly that. It will guide us as we seek to expand opportunities for everyone to become skilled at doing what needs to be done to deliver Net Zero.
Peter Emery
on behalf of ENA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Our members have signed up to the ENA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Charter. They commit to:
Then look no further. The energy networks employ 45,000 people. We’ve pulled together links to the careers pages for every member we represent so you can view an up-to-date list of opportunities available near you. Just scroll over the logos below to link you to the chosen page.
To find out who your local energy network operator is, you can use our postcode finder.
The voice of the networks
