We’re members of Women Into Construction

We have recently become members of Women Into Construction, demonstrating our commitment to promote and support women into a more diverse workforce.

Women Into Construction is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that promotes gender equality in construction. They provide bespoke support to women wishing to work in the construction industry, and assist to recruit highly motivated, trained women, helping to reduce skills gaps and create a more gender-equal work force.

Our Interim Director of People, Rachel Thomason, said: “Our partnership with Women Into Construction is fantastic news for Citizen as it clearly demonstrates our commitment towards attracting, engaging and retaining women in our workforce.

“We’re passionate about equality and diversity and it’s really important we are an inclusive employer where our workforce is representative of all the communities we work with. This partnership will help us maximise opportunities, raise aspirations and promote sustainable employment.

“As a member of Women into Construction we can now advertise our job vacancies through their website, opening up an opportunity to significantly increase the number of women working in teams such as Asset Management, Maintenance Operations and Development.

“I’m proud that we’re playing a role in facilitating good-practice and raising awareness of the Women Into Construction agenda across the West Midlands.”

What is our Women into Construction programme?

It’s a five-week programme starting Monday 4 July 2022 and includes:

• Training in Level 1 Health and Safety – leading to a CSCS card which is essential for working on-site
• Personalised 1-2-1 support from Women into Construction – including covering transport and childcare costs
• Two-week work placement with Citizen

What happens after the five-week programme?

If candidates successfully complete the programme, they will be offered further remote mentoring and the chance to apply for a variety of available positions such as:

• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Painter and Decorator
• Electrician
• Tenant Liaison Manager
• Gas Service Manager

Who are Women into Construction?

Women Into Construction is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that promotes gender equality in construction. They provide bespoke support to women wishing to work in the construction industry and assist to recruit highly motivated, trained women, helping to reduce skills gaps and create a more gender-equal work force.

Their vision is to be the construction industry’s organisation of choice for women and contractors, and to change the face of construction, normalising the position of women in the construction industry.

You can find out more about Women into Construction on their website here.

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