Skillset's Governance Structure
Skillset works with key industry partners as well as experts in particular fields to progress its work. We believe in listening to, and working with a wide range of partners in order to build and develop a consensus on what is best for the future of the industry.
To ensure the close involvement of industry in our work, we use a number of distinct formal groups. The diagram below shows Skillset's structure and functions and how these groups relate to each other
These groups include:
Committees
Committees input directly into Skillset's policy and strategic direction. A member of the Skillset board normally chairs these committees.
National & Regional Panels
In the Nations and Regions, Skillset's work is guided by national/regional panels, drawing their membership from leading employers as well as representatives from the unions, trade associations, further and higher education and public agencies. These are:
- Scottish Industry Skills Panel
- Northern Ireland Audio Visual Industries Skills Panel
- Skillset Cymru Skills Panel
Steering, Task and Action Groups
These are project specific groups that lead thinking and development on the implementation of new initiatives. They may meet on an ad hoc basis to help guide our work, sometimes on a time-limited basis.
Fora
For some sectors, we have set up a Skillset Forum, bringing together groups of employers and industry representatives. These groups represent the UK wide interests of the particular sector and meet on a regular and on-going basis.
