SSEN Transmission has been awarded Platinum-accredited membership from The 5% Club, recognising its significant contribution to employee development. The company aims to have at least 5% of its workforce in earn-and-learn roles, such as apprenticeships and graduate placements.

SSEN Transmission's commitment to training and development is evident in its various schemes, including Electrical Apprenticeships and Trainee Construction Manager programmes. The company's recent growth, particularly in its graduate scheme, further underscores its dedication to nurturing future talent.

By achieving Platinum-accredited membership, SSEN Transmission joins a powerful movement of companies working together to make workplace training more inclusive and accessible. This recognition highlights the company's positive impact on social mobility, diversity, and inclusion.

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SSEN Transmission’s HR Director, Allie Walker, said: "We’re proud to be recognised as a Platinum member of The 5% club, which underlines our significant contribution to increasing the number of 'earn and learn’ roles such as apprenticeships, graduates and sponsored student course placements throughout the business.

"Over the last few years, we’ve put a focus on creating more roles that combine study with practical experience, while enabling individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required to embark on a fulfilling career within SSEN Transmission.

"This has been particularly valuable at a time of rapid growth for our company, where we have recently welcomed our largest ever intake to our graduate scheme.

"As a team we are passionate about our people, and how we can enable them to fulfil our mission of creating a network for net zero. Achieving Platinum membership is a testament to this effort, and we look forward to building on this success in the years ahead."

Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented:

"We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like SSEN Transmission who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of 'earn and learn' initiatives.

"By achieving Platinum membership, SSEN Transmission has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy."