Recruitment

DEFINING EV LANDSCAPES

FROM POLICY TO ROLLOUT AND FILLING THE TALENT ACQUISITION GAP.

The waters are still rather have been sector pioneers since their murky as to who is responsible inceptions. Renewable Energy was Several for what, with a fine line defining what the private and a concept that seemed far-off only fifteen years ago and was scoffed announcements have been the public sector are each responsible for. On one hand, rolling out charging infrastructure in public at by many working in Oil & Gas. Today, more than 30% of the UK’s electricity comes from renewable made by the UK spaces seems to fall in both courts; on the other, there is still need for both energy, and we have been progressively inundated with Oil & Gas industry Government about a ban on selling clearer policy and government funding and investment. However, despite these difficulties, the market is facing a boom professionals (as well as many from other sectors) looking to move across. Climate 17 believe that, in the new petrol, diesel, in both EV sales and partnerships. EV sales increased by 200% from same way that the Renewable Energy sector (particularly Offshore Wind) or hybrid cars after 2035. This comes last year and, only last week, the UK’s five biggest vehicle fleet operators – Centrica, Royal Mail, BT, DPD UK and needed to utilise Oil & Gas skillsets, the EV sector will also benefit from equally transferrable skills. after realising Openreach – joined the call for a 2030 ban as part of the UK Electric Fleets To support the EV sector, we have recently appointed Lucy Hoyle the deadline Coalition. These are some of the most as a Senior Consultant, who will be for the 2050 recent developments in the EV world, as reported by Current ± this week. leading on the expansion of our EV outreach, supporting companies Net-Zero target is not far away. But what does this mean from a practical perspective for those businesses involved in providing infrastructure at the frontline of EV growth. Lucy will be working with software companies, EV infrastructure installers Electrification of and software to support this growth? The EV market is still emerging, and engineering design and advisory firms, helping them to build their core transport is a must if we are to cut as posing both risks and rewards to the stakeholders involved. There is also an immediate need teams from the ground up. Lucy is an experienced recruiter with over 10 years’ recruitment experience, much as 33% of for professionals who can support the market. But, due to the modernity of working across the Marine, Aerospace, Defence and Energy sectors. She the UK’s total CO2 emissions, but the sector and the consequential lack of experienced individuals, finding the right people can be challenging. has strong engineering technical knowledge, and can quickly identify key skills transferrable to the EV sector, what are the main In our experience, succeeding in any emerging market is all about for which she has a genuine passion. Lucy is looking forward to contributing considerations recognising which skills are transferable to the growth of this key sector. of such ambitious from other sectors, as well as engaging with the relevantly experienced Climate17 are pleased to announce our growing presence in this new and plans? individuals you can identify and attract. At Climate17, we have been exciting space, and are looking forward to supporting the many companies who working in the Clean Energy markets are already in or are going to join the as recruitment partners to those who venture. https://www.climate17.com/