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Why the water industry must look beyond its own talent pool: and where to find transferable skills

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Bradley Haworth
Apr 22, 2026 · 4 mins read

With AMP8 driving £104bn of investment, the water industry faces a critical workforce shortage. Discover why relying solely on sector-experienced talent is no longer viable, and which adjacent industries offer the transferable engineering, project delivery and leadership skills needed to meet rising demand.

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Our response to the Future Water Impact Report 2025

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Adam Cave
Apr 21, 2026 · 6 mins read

Future Water’s Impact Report 2025 rightly calls for honest conversation across the sector. This commentary explores why workforce sustainability remains a present constraint and why action must start earlier, inside organisations, not just at industry level.

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The rise of the strategic communications doer in lean organisations

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Lauren Maddocks
Apr 14, 2026 · 6 mins read

An article exploring why trade associations and charities increasingly need strategic senior professionals who are also hands-on, what skills these hybrid leaders require, how budget shapes recruitment, and how specialist recruiters can help attract them.

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Why Blanket Inside IR35 Decisions Are Damaging

Blanket Inside IR35 determinations may seem like a risk-averse solution, but they can be incredibly costly. In this article, we explore how misclassifying contractors drives up costs, damages your ability to attract top talent, and reduces workforce flexibility. Backed by real-world figures, we outline how to avoid these mistakes and make compliant, role-by-role assessments that protect both your budget and reputation.

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Adam Cave
Jul 29, 2025 · 4 mins read
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How to Recruit Environmental Policy Analysts in the UK

Discover best practices for recruiting environmental policy analysts in the UK. Learn what skills to look for, common challenges, and how to build a more effective hiring strategy.

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Gemma Garcia Gamble
Jun 23, 2025 · 4 mins read
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Engineers moving between sectors: How to Showcase Transferable Skills

Discover how engineers are transitioning between defence, aerospace, marine, manufacturing, water and other sectors. Learn how to position your transferable skills and stand out in today’s competitive UK market.

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Gemma Garcia Gamble
Jun 16, 2025 · 4 mins read
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The Breaking Point: Why the Water Sector Needs a Rethink

KKR’s failed £4 billion Thames Water deal underscores that the UK water industry’s crisis runs deeper than one company’s finances. Murray McIntosh argues that only decisive structural reform, not another quick fix, can restore stability and public trust.

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Adam Cave
Jun 05, 2025 · 8 mins read