How to Build a Future-Ready Energy Team in 2025 and Beyond

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As the energy transition accelerates, the need for highly skilled professionals continues to grow — and many companies are feeling the pressure. With net-zero targets looming and major investment flooding into renewable infrastructure, energy businesses face a crucial question: How do you build a team that’s not just fit for today — but ready for…

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Where Is the Energy Talent in 2025? Trends, Challenges, and What You Can Do About It

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Where Is the Energy Talent in 2025? As the global energy transition accelerates, the race for skilled professionals is intensifying. Whether you’re leading a green hydrogen pilot, managing offshore wind infrastructure, or scaling up grid connection capacity — talent is becoming the critical bottleneck. At Jonathan Lee Recruitment, we’ve supported technical and engineering organisations across…

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Energy & Renewables division expands at Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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The energy and renewables sector continues to experience rapid expansion, driven by increasing global demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly power sources. These requirements show no sign of slowing down. In response, Jonathan Lee Recruitment proudly announces the expansion of its Energy and Renewables division, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to supporting the sector’s evolution. Spearheaded…

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Recruiting sustainable energy leaders for net-zero success

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of the energy industry, the pursuit of net-zero goals has become a paramount objective for companies aiming to make a positive impact on the planet. Achieving these ambitious sustainability targets requires visionary leaders who can drive the vision and strategy for a sustainable future. In this blog, we will examine…

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Decarbonising workplaces: Net-zero staffing strategies

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As the urgency to address climate change grows, companies are recognising the need to integrate sustainability into every aspect of their operations. Decarbonisation is not solely an external goal; it’s a fundamental shift that extends to the core of how businesses build and manage their workforce.   Sustainable Hiring Practices Rather than just filling positions,…

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Helping your business to grow in more ways than one

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After more than 45 years in business, we’re experts at finding you the people you need for your business. And on those occasions when you’ve been searching for months, have perhaps tried several recruitment agencies and are at your wits end, you’ll be more than happy you came to us. Especially in industries that are…

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Strategies for renewable energy recruitment in 2025

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It’s fair to say 2024 was a busy year for renewable energy recruitment, and indeed for us here at Jonathan Lee where we’ve seen a 22% increase in energy recruitment over the last 12 months. It was already a growing area and that upward trajectory is set to continue as the Government ramps up its…

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Insights from the Solar & Storage Show on market trends

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Lee Elwell, Associate Director – Energy at Jonathan Lee Recruitment shares his reflections from the Solar & Storage Show. It was clear before I’d even entered the NEC’s Hall 5 that the solar and storage industries are booming. As the sector’s biggest event, there was no way we’d miss the Solar & Storage Show, but…

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UK battery strategy needs skills and recruitment focus

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As the Government prepares the UK’s first-ever battery strategy, consideration must be given to how we are going to provide the quality and quantity of workers needed to secure the future of this vital industry. Lee Elwell, Associate Director and energy specialist at Jonathan Lee Recruitment caught up with the team at SG Voice recently to…

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