Employment Opportunities

• Plumbers & Electricians (Southwark residents only)
• Changehand - Ground Maintenance
• Bus Driver Apprenticeship
• TFL Apprenticeships
  
  

Virtual Work Experience 

Explore the Future with LSBU's Green Skills Hub Virtual Work Experience!

 Are you eager to dive into the world of sustainability and green technologies? Look no further! LSBU's Green Skills Hub Virtual Work Experience is your gateway to a brighter, eco-friendly future!

Discover a wide range of sectors, including:

• The Path to Net Zero
• Retrofitting & Reducing Energy Demand in Buildings
• Low Carbon Heat and Energy
• Green New Construction and a Green Construction Industry
• Green Infrastructure
• Building a Green Economy

Courses 

• Free Engineering Taster Programme 
• Skills Bootcamp - Construction Supervisor
• Sustainability Project Officer/ Retrofit Advisor bootcamp
• Energy in buildings
• Climate change and renewable energy

Horticulture Bootcamp

Free Engineering Taster Programme

CREATE LIKE AN ENGINEER💡

During the 3 weeks, from 30 June to 20 July 2025, students will:

• Learn through our online learning platform, Canvas for 4 hours per week
• Take part in professional workshop sessions.
• Take on a sustainability-themed design challenge and submit their project.
• Receive a participation certificate - a great addition to their CV or university application!

HOW CAN STUDENTS APPLY?📝

Students must be aged 16 or over and submit their application by 22 June 2025. They can apply individually or as part of a team. Thinking Ahead participants who go on to study at TEDI-London could be eligible for an award of up to £500!

For any questions, please email:

thinkingahead@tedi-london.ac.uk.

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National Retrofit Hub

OUR NEW REPORT: POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A NATIONAL RETROFIT WORKFORCE STRATEGY 

We’re proud to launch our latest report, Policy Recommendations for a National Retrofit Workforce Strategy, developed in collaboration with London South Bank University.

With 19 million homes needing energy upgrades by 2050, one of the biggest barriers remains the lack of a skilled retrofit workforce. This report offers a bold but achievable plan: a 10-year National Retrofit Workforce Strategy, bringing together government, industry, training providers and local leaders to create the conditions for success.

Ten priorities for action

The paper outlines ten clear and evidence-based priorities for building workforce capacity across the country:

1. A national strategy to lead and coordinate delivery
2. Clear and consistent policy to unlock investment
3. Defined skills pathways and high-quality training
4. Reformed funding models to drive skills via public sector procurement 
5. A skilled workforce delivering better outcomes
6. Expanded training capacity to support a diversity of workers
7. Reformed apprenticeships with retrofit pathways
8. A national campaign to promote retrofit careers
9. Actions to attract people from all backgrounds
10. Support for SMEs and microbusinesses to grow and thrive

We also call for stronger policy clarity, particularly around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), and for more joined-up leadership at all levels.

The paper has been co-authored by Cara Jenkinson (Ashden) and Pippa Palmer (Polln Limited and LSBU), drawing on the work of our Workforce Growth & Skills Development Working Group. It reflects insight gathered through discovery workshops, sector research, and the voices of employers, educators, local authorities and retrofit specialists.

Employers - Fill Your Vacancies

Unlock a pool of skilled talent ready to contribute to your team! Our residents, fresh from completing net-zero bootcamps, bring a variety of skills, ranging from retrofit and trade skills to project management. If you're looking to fill vacancies with motivated and diverse candidates, get in touch to learn more about how these individuals can contribute to your team. 

Retrofit Careers House

Discover the breadth of career pathways available in retrofit, the skills & qualifications needed, training available and indicative salaries by clicking through this interactive 3 bedroom house, created by the South London Partnership's Green Skills Hub

Upcoming Events

Reset Connect Excel

Join sustainability professionals across business, energy, finance and government at the UK’s award-winning, free-to-attend, sustainability ecosystem and green investment event.

Taking place 24-25 June 2025 at Excel London, Reset Connect London is the largest flagship and centrepiece event of London Climate Action Week.

Reset Connect London bridges the gap between sustainability and energy professionals, large corporations, government leaders, policymakers, tech providers, investors, innovators, purpose-led brands and entrepreneurs.

By attending you’ll be able to collaborate with your peers, share learnings, action solutions, raise investment, manage funds and generate leads. Take the next step towards finding sustainable, low-carbon solutions and exploring funding opportunities for your organisation.