Social enterprise Places for People has partnered with Women into Construction as part of a drive to attract more women to join the business.
Places for People will work with Women into Construction to identify regions where there is a need for additional staff and will hold roadshows to recruit potential female candidates in that area, in addition to offering professional skills training.
Jon Cook, CEO for development at Places for People, said: “Our partnership with Women into Construction is intrinsic to our growth ambitions as we look for new ways to address the construction skills shortage and bring on board the high-quality personnel we need. As the country’s largest social enterprise, we want to be seen as an employer of choice for women and we are keen to attract and retain the best female talent for a wide variety of job roles throughout the business.”
Sammie Steele, managing director for placemaking and regeneration at Places for People, added: “The construction industry at large is suffering a staffing crisis, which is why it is a great time for women to consider a career in construction. There are a wide range of opportunities available, including trade roles that have perhaps not traditionally attracted women, but offer great employment prospects.
“Places for People is an inspiring environment to work, people will be joining a team that is committed to building better homes and stronger communities designed for how people live now and in the future. I’m excited that this partnership with Women into Construction is a proactive step towards better gender equality and will help towards closing the gender pay gap.”
