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Strategic Skills Review

Discover new avenues for business growth

Tomorrow’s skills start today

In this era of rapid technological advancement and unprecedented change in the workplace, standing still is not an option.

But pausing to evaluate your current skills landscape and plan for a future-ready workforce is one of the most powerful things that your organisation can do.

Designed for HR, L&D or Talent Management Leads and conducted by City & Guilds Skills Specialists, a free Strategic Skills Review is the next step on your workforce development journey. We know that it can be difficult to balance immediate training needs with alignment against longer-term business objectives. Bringing in an external perspective from our Skills Specialists can provide much-needed clarity.


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We begin with you

The priority in a Strategic Skills Review is to learn about your organisation’s goals, requirements and challenges.
  • Do you need to demonstrate the ROI and impact of your L&D investment to the C-Suite?

  • Are you finding it difficult to keep up with policy changes and make the most of government funding for Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and other opportunities?

  • Do you need to align your workforce development strategy with your organisation’s objectives?

  • Are you looking to attract new talent, improve retention or upskill and reskill your existing workforce?

  • Do you want to increase employee engagement with training and create a culture of lifelong learning?

No matter what you need to achieve, you can rely on us – your global skills partner – to provide support and solutions. Since 1878, City & Guilds has been dedicated to advancing the skills that people, organisations and societies need to thrive, both now and in the future.

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Tailored recommendations

The Strategic Skills Review is a no-obligation, informal discussion with one of our Skills Specialists, held online or in person at a time that suits you.

You’ll receive actionable insights aligned with your objectives, hear advice on funding opportunities and explore L&D solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.


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Where could a Skills Review take you?

We partner with organisations for productivity and growth in many ways, across many industries. While your Skills Specialist will provide bespoke recommendations for your organisation, here’s some examples of how we can strengthen your workforce and close your skills gaps:
  • Supporting the development of in-house training programmes and academies, ensuring alignment with your strategic goals and prioritising resource where you can make the greatest impact and demonstrate ROI.

  • Boosting engagement and credibility with your existing in-house training programmes through quality assurance, benchmarking, validation and dual-branded digital credentials. Elevate your L&D offering with current and prospective employees.

  • Uplifting your leaders and managers through consultancy, coaching, awards and qualifications. The result? A resilient workforce, able to adapt through change and move you closer to your goals.

  • Meeting skills delivery needs at scale, with best-in-class work-based learning, assessment and credentialing across in-demand technical skills.

  • Providing expert, up-to-date guidance on government funding so you can invest in workforce skills without impacting the bottom line.

Ready for the next step?

Press pause for a moment and we can help you to accelerate your L&D plans.

Fill in our short form with your details and we’ll get in touch to arrange a convenient time for your Strategic Skills Review.

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Meet the team

Get to know our team of Skills Specialists who are passionate about delivering impactful services:

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Joe Bell

Joe has a 16-year track record in training and education, forging alliances with FE Colleges, Training Providers, Higher Education Institutions, and National and Global Employers. 

He brings expertise in both accredited and non-accredited Learning and Development projects. Joe is committed to collaborating with clients to align their skills strategy with business objectives, ensuring training initiatives deliver tangible impacts for both the organisation and the individual.

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Gemma Edwards

Gemma has dedicated 12 years to the education sector, concentrating on aiding global employers in strategic workforce planning across multiple stages, ranging from early careers to leadership and management.

Throughout her career, Gemma has flourished in the further education sector, working closely with employers and training organisations. Her primary focus has been on identifying both regulated and non-regulated skills solutions to effectively address organisational requirements.                       

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Sarah Turner

Sarah has over 17 years in the education and skills sector, with a proven track record of impactful, long-term partnerships with large organisations on workforce development strategies. 

She is passionate about helping clients maximise and showcase their investment in people through skills development. Sarah supports access to regulated provisions like qualifications and apprenticeships, identifies skills gaps, and develops customised training solutions for sustainable growth.