Returner Programmes

Returner Programmes

Here you will find information about programmes for those who have taken a career break and now what to rejoin the workforce

Video: Monika Singh on her experience with ScottishPower's Returner Programme

Corporate Returner Programmes

Whatever the reason behind your career break offshore wind offers an excellent way back into the workforce. Many of our corporate offshore wind developers offer Returner Programmes that can be a stepping stone into the industry.

Many new parents decide to spend time with their children to be there for their early informative years and later find it difficult to step back into the work place. Returner Programmes are there to help bridge that gap.

The video on the left is one returner's view of how ScottishPower's Returner Programme help get her career back on track.

SSE Renewables

One of the largest offshore wind developers in the UK and Ireland with its HQ in Perth and offices in Glasgow. It is part of SSE which offers a STEM Returners Programme

Claudia, Assistant Engineer in SSEN's Project Engineering team.

I was inspired to join the SSE STEM Returners programme as I was keen to use my engineering skills to transfer to a low carbon industry. I have always wanted to work in the low carbon or renewable industry and SSE is a front runner on this, so I am very pleased to have joined the team at SSEN Transmission.

https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2022/1/stem-returners-programme/

Location: Perth
Business Size: 14,500 staff
Website: sse.com

Many of the other utility companies such as RWE, E.ON and EDF use specialist Returner web sites such as those listed below

Specialist Returners web sites

Entry into the offshore wind industry

Below are links to other areas of our Skills for Offshore Wind section aimed at assisting individuals