Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is conducting an ‘employers skills survey’, open until 14 August 2023, as the sector facing increasing challenges in regards to accessing skills provision.
… Four years on, the SIP is being reviewed…
Historic Environment Scotland writes:
As an employer or organisation in the heritage sector, we want your views on the skills and workforce challenges your organisation is facing, and the solutions your organisation needs. The Skills Investment Plan for the Historic Environment (SIP) was developed and published in 2019 by Historic Environment Scotland and Skills Development Scotland after consultation with the sector and its partners. The overarching goal of the SIP is to ensure that the operation and growth of the historic environment is not constrained by lack of suitable and appropriate talent, through its five strategic objectives:
- improve awareness and understanding of employment opportunities within the historic environment
- provide a shared understanding of the key skills issues which will impact on the historic environment
- provide a strategic skills framework around which all stakeholders can deliver
- ensure that all supporting sectors have a good understanding and awareness of the historic environment
- ensure that there are a range of skills development and training opportunities to meet the needs of individuals and employers operating in the sector
Four years on, the SIP is being reviewed and refreshed to ensure we learn the lessons of the previous four years, and are creating the skills system the sector needs to take us through the next five years.
The refreshed skills investment plan will provide a focus for collaborative action and investment and a framework to monitor progress.
Why your views matter
Your opinions are vital. Without your views we will not be able to identify the priority actions, and where to focus resources and effort over the next five years.
The survey has 40 questions which are mostly multiple choice covering business confidence, recruitment challenges, skills needs and gaps and training provision. You are able to save the survey and return at any time.
The closing date for the survey is Monday 14 August.
Respond to the survey HERE
