WUN - Womens Utilities Network

Wishing all our 8000 plus WUN members all the very best for 2025 – we very much looking to welcoming you a WUN event very soon. Please do spread the word so other colleagues & your wider network can benefit from all that WUN can offer too ! https://thewun.co.uk/ #wun #utilities #networking #inspiringwomen

Thank you to our amazing team of WUN advocates for all their hard work & passion as they continue to drive WUN forward Aimee Konieczny 🦢 Gill Edwards, Heidi Knapton , Holly Beeston, Jo Greenan Julia Stichling Kara Sadler CSci Karen Hosking Kerris Mackley Lillian Philip Lucy Ritchie Lyvia Nabarro Penny Randell Sharna Matson Knight & Sharon Sage. They support our members & partners, to create a real change across the sector, so other women can join, stay & thrive in the sector. We very much look forward to working on some innovative projects with you in 2025 as we continue to reach more women & support more WUN partners. Have a well-deserved break, refreshed & ready for an exciting WUN 2025! Find out more about the WUN advocate team: https://lnkd.in/dzZjVEun #wun #utilities #networking #inspiringwomen

🎉 It has been a very busy couple of WUN weeks - Here’s a quick reminder of some of the things happening just in case you missed anything: ✨Have you caught up with the latest WUN podcast  ? WUN advocate Julia Stichling chatted up with Meg Ginsberg South West Water who has forged an inspiring career in the wastewater industry after facing significant personal and professional challenges. https://lnkd.in/dWab5kN ✨Have you watched the WUN video podcast ? It our first ever video podcast 🎉 This episode takes you through our WUN story so far—how we’ve grown, our proudest moments and our plans for the future. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eFVyJmPD A round table discussion with WUN Co Founders Jo Butlin & Hayley Monks MCICM (Grad) , joined by WUN Director, Sharon Sage & Programme Development Manager, Karen Anderson. But that’s not all… we’re just getting started! 🚀 Next year, we’ll bring you more video podcasts, covering industry insights and hot topics - conversations that matter most to you. 🔍 ✨Did you read the blog by Jo Butlin, WUN Co-Founder as she rounds up the WUN year ? https://lnkd.in/duhap6Zu ✨Plus if you missed last week’s 🎁WUN for ALL festive networking event the recording is now on website 🎅 https://lnkd.in/e4-2j2au ✨Finally don’t forget to join us at a WUN networking event in 2025 including: 📅WUN for ALL - Net Zero in Utilities: The Skills & Opportunities ⚡  The journey to net zero is reshaping the utilities sector, creating huge opportunities for women to lead the way. Join us virtually on the 30th January 12 pm Don’t miss this chance to understand the future of utilities and your role in it!   🌍2050 Net Zero - Water -the challenges & opportunities Net Zero brings. Join us on the 18th February for our first in person event for 2025, generously hosted WSP & Chaired by WUN director Sarah McMath Free tickets are going fast so don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/dczen7P #wun #utilities #networking #netzero #energy #water #inspiringwomen #netzero #podcast

🎉 We have now over 8000 WUN members in the network ! 🎉   Thank you to all our partners that enable us to continue to grow the network & we look forward to welcoming our members to networking events, listening to inspiring podcasts , joining the WUN mentoring programme or participating in the new WUN Development Framework – you are all welcome & we look forward to seeing you in 2025 !   Please feel free to encourage colleagues & your wider network to be a part of WUN,  whether its joining the network ( Its Free ! ) or keeping up with all the WUN news & events on LinkedIn. https://lnkd.in/dppQgvK #wun #utilities #inspiringwomen #networking

We hugely appreciate the experience & passion our 130 plus WUN mentors give freely to support over 300 WUN mentees from across the sector. We know the difference it makes to those mentees both professionally & personally. Thank you so much for your support & we look forward to continue to work together to support women across the sector in 2025. To find out how you could get involved in the WUN mentoring programme : https://lnkd.in/daWg8CK #WUN #Mentoring #Utilities #Inspiringwomen

WUN partner Utility Warehouse are seeking a highly commercial Contracts Manager to join their  Energy team to take the lead in managing a key supplier contract for UW. This is an amazing opportunity to join a team who are already delivering great things but looking to be even better! Here's some of the key attributes you will need to demonstrate: Significant experience in Contract Management including review, negotiation and drafting. Ideally you will have experience of managing high-value service contracts in the utilities industry. Experienced in supplier relationship and performance management and a deep understanding of the drivers of the P&L. Sounds of interest then why not visit the WUN website for further details regarding this & other roles with WUN partners: https://lnkd.in/eyQtQnPj #wun #utilities #jobs #careers #businessoperations

Thank you to WUN partner ENGIE UK for their ongoing support of WUN – we very much look forward to continue to work in partnership with them over the coming year. To find out more about ENGIE UK, all of WUN’s other 60 plus partners visit: https://lnkd.in/d_Er9Ab #utilities #wun #networking 

🌍 Net Zero in Utilities: The Skills & Opportunities ⚡ Join us for the first WUN virtual event for 2025-12 noon on 30th January ’25.  The journey to net zero is reshaping the utilities sector, creating huge opportunities for women to lead the way. Join us to explore: 🔹 The skills needed to deliver sustainability goals 🔹 Current workforce demands and vacancies 🔹 How you can build a rewarding career in this growing sector.  Don’t miss this chance to understand the future of utilities and your role in it!  📅 Register now for free tickets and be part of the change.  https://lnkd.in/dczen7P 🌱 #WUN #NetZero #WomenInUtilities #Sustainability

Thank you to all of WUN’s amazing partners for supporting WUN in 2024,  whether it was hosting events, sharing expertise, championing the WUN mentoring programme, providing inspiring speakers or recording podcasts. We very much look forward to welcoming further innovative partners in 2025, to continue to build the network & create a sector where women can join, stay & thrive. To find out how your organisation can partner with WUN visit: https://lnkd.in/dppQgvK #WUN #networking #utilities #diversity #equality #inclusion

“ Fabulous networking event ” Thank you to the WUN advocates Julia Stichling, Holly Beeston & Heidi Knapton for leading the recent Festive WUN For ALL session focusing on networking. They were also supported by Jenny Barlow, Gentrack Ltd (Global) who also shared her expertise & experience. It was great to receive so much interaction during the session from WUN members who posed questions to the panel & shared their networking tips too. “Thank you for a fab session today – the network is everything when you want to progress in our career (internal/external) or pivot.” If you missed this fun & interactive session a recording is now available on the WUN website: https://lnkd.in/e4-2j2au Don’t forget to join us in 2025 for other WUN events including on the 18th February - WUN 20250 Net Zero – How we get there – Water. Chaired by WUN director Sarah McMath MOSL & generously hosted by WSP , Birmingham. Panel to be announced shortly. Free tickets going fast so don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/dczen7P #wun #utilities #networking #netzero #energy #water #inspiringwomen