UK OFFSHORE WIND

Where are the people coming from?

Claire Skinner – Recruitment Director18th April 2002

Introduction

• UK offshore wind in context

• Specialist skills required

• What are financiers, developers and advisors looking for?

• Where will people come from?

• Issues when planning for growth.

UK Offshore Wind In Context

• UK Offshore – 18 projects expected to generate c. 8,000 jobs.

• UK Wind Sector – up to 35,000 jobs• Europe –5GW offshore wind by 2010

c16,000+ jobs• 50,000 currently employed world-wide

What Is The Industry Looking For?

• What are investors looking for in a development team?

• What are developers looking for from their professional advisors e.g. lawyers and consultants?

• What are professional advisors looking for in potential candidates for their business?

Where Are These People Coming

From?• Recruit internally

• Attract candidates from UK competitors

• Search internationally

• Retain advisors on secondment

• Bring in skills from outside the sector

Key Points (1)

• Added value of an effective management team.

• Plan ahead - building your team takes time

• Develop existing team

• Sponsor undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Make my life more difficult!

Key Points (2)

• The UK is part of an international market

• There is a market rate for skills and experience

• In a competitive environment, keeping your team is a challenge

Contact Details

• Claire Skinner – Recruitment Director

• Email: claire.skinner@rustonwheb.com

• Direct Line: 020 7721 7206

• Mobile: 0777 55 61 202

• URL: www.rustonwheb.com