The Home Builders Federation (HBF) is working with Women in Construction to launch a nationwide employment programme for women.

The programme aims to address the gender imbalance in the construction workforce, which currently sees just 16% female representation.

Working closely with employers Barratt Developments, Bellway Homes, Cala Homes, The Hill Group, Keepmoat, Persimmon Homes, Redrow, St. Modwen and Vistry Group, the project hopes to attract women into Site Management roles by offering a unique funded programme that will provide support with childcare and training costs to make the opportunity more accessible.

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The employment programme will include:

• Site visits (central locations and online)

• A week of online insight and development sessions, including Q&As with Site Managers and employers, and employability and health and safety training

• Two-week on site work placement

• 1-2-1 coaching and support from Women into Construction

The work placements will take place at employer sites across England. They will offer participants first-hand experience of the Site Manager role and how they could help industry deliver much needed homes.

Women interested in this opportunity are invited to register to attend an online information session at 11am on Tuesday 31 January 2023. At the event, they will learn more about the programme and meet the employers involved, including current Site Managers from across the country.