WorldSkills UK

Who we are

About WorldSkills UK

WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education and governments. We are dedicated to raising standards in apprenticeships and technical education to help more young people and adults succeed in skilled careers.

Through competitions, training programmes and international collaboration, we support educators and employers to develop world-class skills. Each year we engage thousands of apprentices, students, colleges and training providers across the UK through the WorldSkills UK Competition and our wider skills development initiatives.

We work closely with further education colleges, universities, training providers and industry partners to ensure the UK’s technical workforce is equipped with the skills needed for the future economy. Our programmes help benchmark UK skills against global standards through participation in the international WorldSkills movement.

Our mission is to raise standards, champion future skills and empower young people from all backgrounds to reach their potential through excellence in technical education.

Our culture and values

Our values

We are driven by excellence

We deliver excellence in UK skills at a global level. Our ambitions for young people are mirrored in the standards we set ourselves. We take pride in our reputation for quality, aim high, and support each other to be the best we can be.

We innovate with purpose

We work at our best in a spirit of joint endeavour and collaboration. We create space to listen, share, challenge, celebrate achievements and learn from setbacks. We create a respectful, dynamic and inclusive environment where colleagues are able to achieve their potential.

We are people-centred and professional

We build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues as well as stakeholders. We seek to understand each other’s priorities, show kindness and respect in our interactions, and to build trust and clarity through honest and open communication.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

At WorldSkills UK, we strongly value equity, diversity and inclusion and recognise that it is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. WorldSkills UK is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from those from diverse groups, such as women, members of the BAME and LGBTQ+ communities, to join us as at WorldSkills UK.

We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process for candidates to perform to the best of their ability