East of England
CITB Advisers can support and guide you in terms of accessing CITB training, grants, funding and apprenticeships. In addition, they can signpost you to other sources of support, help and advice, including local partners and networks, for example Growth Hubs and local initiatives. Please find their contact information below
Contact your CITB Customer Engagement Adviser
North Essex
South Essex
Rachel Stevens
Tel: 07342 700 485
Email: rachel.stevens@citb.co.uk
Support to grow your business
Support for businesses of all sizes in regards to Investment, Funding and Business opportunities.
Essex.gov.uk - Start or grow your business
Grants, Loans and Investment for businesses across the South East for small businesses.
Help to train, recruit and fund your staff
Business Growth – European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has been notionally allocated £74.1 million to deliver projects within this programme that support research and innovation. The objectives of all projects are to support SMEs and create jobs.
South East LEP - Business Support
Training Groups in your area
Essex Construction Training Association
Training projects funded by CITB
CITB-funded training Hubs in Southend, Harlow and East Sussex
Contact your local CITB team
Nicky Dady - Engagement Adviser
Tel: 07770 860081
Email: Nicky.Dady@citb.co.uk
Nicky can assist you to access CITB grants and funding
Sarah Roberson – New Entrant Support Adviser for Peterborough
Tel: 07765 341896
Email: sarah.roberson@citb.co.uk
Sarah can support with all aspects of Apprenticeships
Joanna Young – New Entrant Support Adviser for Cambridge
Tel: 07435 739165
Email: joanna.young@citb.co.uk
Joanna can support with all aspects of Apprenticeships
What's happening in your area
Employer Networks are an initiative set up and funded by CITB aiming to simplify the way you get the support and funding you need to access the training you want. Start accessing this support today – contact Nicky Dady for further details.
Employers who have accessed funded training through the local Employer Network already had this to say about their experiences:
‘Extremely beneficial, we were unaware of what funding might be available before we were involved in the network. We were inspired by it all. We never anticipated what funding was available. 'It's been massive benefit'
‘Excellent - I think the fact we could tap into something quite easily without having to go through reams of paperwork, applications etc is such a help to a business like us. We are quite time poor as we have so much going on, so anything to get things moving quickly is welcome.’
‘It's fantastic, really helpful and a super easy way of organising training'
Support to grow your business
Cambridge Peterborough Combined Authority
Business Growth Hub: Free support from advisors for new or growing builders, SMEs at any stage. Grants and loans available to support growth. Subscribe to email updates.
Tel: 0800 998 1098 Email: enquiries@growthworks.ukGrowth Works: Employers can upload local job, apprenticeship and learning opportunities. Individuals can search for these opportunities or seek advice.
Tel: 0333 121 7800 Email: skills@growthworks.uk
Financial support and services to help you recruit and train Staff
Form The Future
This social enterprise, active across Cambridgeshire, helps schools to prepare students for work and supports businesses with educational outreach opportunities to help build their talent pipeline.
Tel: 01223 781296 Email: info@formthefuture.org.ukIxion
National, Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated Training Provider of skills and education for school leavers, job seekers, learners and employers. They offer Apprenticeships, training, work experience and advice. Tel: 07718 484785 Email: tom.bamforth-white@ixionholdings.com
Contact your local CITB team
Allison Copeman - Engagement Advisor
Tel: 07787 288056
Email: allison.copeman@citb.co.uk
Please get in touch with any enquiries regarding training, grants, funding, Employer Network or any other query in relation to your construction business and I will be more than happy to help.
Sinead Hipwell - New Entrant Support Team Advisor
Tel: 07825 832429
Email: sinead.hipwell@citb.co.uk
Sinead can support employers with all aspects of Apprenticeships.
Skills Bootcamps
We can also direct you towards Norfolk & Suffolk Skills Bootcamp schemes which can help you with staff recruitment and skills development;
What's happening in your area
Employer Networks are an initiative set up and funded by CITB aiming to simplify the way you get the support and funding you need to access the training you want.
Support and funding to grow your business
Businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk can access a free, impartial advice and support service and a wide range of grants and funding through Norfolk Business Board and Suffolk Economy. Finance support includes grants from £2,500 to £100,000 to support the development of your business, train your workforce, and drive business growth.
Visit Norfolk Business Board and Suffolk Economy to find information on each county’s Economic Strategy which outline the key sectors prioritised to drive economic growth.
Training group in your area
Norfolk Construction Training Group (NCTG)
Norfolk Construction Training Group helps companies in the construction industry, in both Norfolk and Suffolk, to access training for their workforce. They offer support and guidance to their members to help them access relevant training, and to make training both effective and affordable.
Website: Norfolk Construction Training Group
Contact: Samantha Thomas, Training Group Officer
Tel: 01953 600700
Email: s.thomas@nctg.org.uk