UKTIN Talent Advisory Group

The UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) Talent Advisory Group exists to address market failures and ensure the sector has access to the talent and skills critical to the success of telecoms innovation.

A national forum, the group provides a platform for collaboration and action among the individuals and organisations working in the fields of telecoms, employment and training.

It facilitates the exchange of information and expertise; fosters the creation of career opportunities in the sector; provides information on training and development opportunities for aspiring individuals; and facilitates and supports activity to rapidly address skills shortages and gaps.

Would you like to make a difference and join the UKTIN Talent Advisory Group?

Please get in touch through enquiries@uktin.net, we’re keen to grow the group.

Our UKTIN Talent Advisory Group brings together key figures from across the UK to raise awareness of the skills, talent and entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges the sector faces, facilitate collective problem solving and act as a guiding mind for the industry, for the benefit of all.
Lesley holt
UKTIN Lead for UKTIN Talent

OUR APPROACH

Did you know that 60% of engineers are over 50, only 5% are under 35 and just 3% are female? With an aging workforce, there's plenty of work to be done.

We take a two pillar approach, designed to address both the here and now, as well as the future.

Here & Now

We take a demand-led approach to address current shortages and attract talent into the sector. This includes tactics such as:

- Sharing the 'Top 10 in Demand' roles

- Attending job fairs

- Supporting ex-forces, who are highly skilled and able to retrain

- Facilitating an ambassador programme to provide a real sense of what working in our sector can mean

Future

We aim to fill the funnel for future employment opportunities by developing talent. This includes tactics such as:

- Education initiatives

- Career fairs

- Career advisors

- Talent ambassadors

Our Focus Areas

Understanding the challenges and skills gaps

Understanding the challenges and skills gaps

Identifying both the gaps and shortages that exist today and emerging future gaps for the sector
Supporting Educational Attainment

Supporting Educational Attainment

Helping individuals and career advisers understand the opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and training skills that address skills gaps and are relevant to the telecoms sector.
Defining & Promoting Career Pathways

Defining & Promoting Career Pathways

Helping individuals understand career options and the opportunities for progression.
Creating Employment & Training Opportunities

Creating Employment & Training Opportunities

Ensuring people, especially those facing barriers to employment, underrepresented or located in deprived areas are aware and understand the opportunities to gain training relevant to, and employment within, the telecoms sector. While also driving for greater investment in education and training programs that are tailored specifically to the needs of the industry, helping individuals develop the skills and capabilities they need to succeed.
Raising the Profile of the Telecoms Sector

Raising the Profile of the Telecoms Sector

Proactively tackling negative perceptions and misconceptions of the sector, while highlighting the many opportunities for innovation and growth.
Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Proactive activity to attract and retain a diverse range of individuals from different backgrounds and with different skill sets, to drive innovation and create a more dynamic and competitive industry.

Understanding the challenges and skills gaps

Understanding the challenges and skills gaps

Identifying both the gaps and shortages that exist today and emerging future gaps for the sector
Supporting Educational Attainment

Supporting Educational Attainment

Helping individuals and career advisers understand the opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and training skills that address skills gaps and are relevant to the telecoms sector.
Defining & Promoting Career Pathways

Defining & Promoting Career Pathways

Helping individuals understand career options and the opportunities for progression.
Creating Employment & Training Opportunities

Creating Employment & Training Opportunities

Ensuring people, especially those facing barriers to employment, underrepresented or located in deprived areas are aware and understand the opportunities to gain training relevant to, and employment within, the telecoms sector. While also driving for greater investment in education and training programs that are tailored specifically to the needs of the industry, helping individuals develop the skills and capabilities they need to succeed.
Raising the Profile of the Telecoms Sector

Raising the Profile of the Telecoms Sector

Proactively tackling negative perceptions and misconceptions of the sector, while highlighting the many opportunities for innovation and growth.
Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Proactive activity to attract and retain a diverse range of individuals from different backgrounds and with different skill sets, to drive innovation and create a more dynamic and competitive industry.