18^th November 5:30pm, Kindly hosted by Microsoft – London. Free tickets available. – Travel advice below:

We’re excited to be launching Early WUN – a new community within the Womens Utilities Network created to connect, support and inspire women at the early stages of their careers across the utilities sector.

Whether you’re just starting out, navigating your first few years in the utilities industry, supporting those new to the sector or changing direction, Early WUN is a space to meet people, share experiences, learn from others and grow your confidence.

We know that the early years of a career can be both exciting and challenging. Early WUN is designed to create connections, share practical advice, mentorship and provide plenty of opportunities to learn from women across the industry.

Agenda:

• Networking with light refreshments

• Welcome – WUN Director Louise Wapshare

Panelists: ( Bios’s further below)

• Molly Edwards, Early Careers Manager, NESO
• Jesie Dyos, Site Performance Manager, Thames Water
• TBC Microsoft
• Chaired by WUN advocate Kerris Mackley, Baringa.

• Close & Networking.

Find out more about Early WUN website here.

Please ensure you book a ticket in your own name & any colleagues need to do the same to ensure access & please do make us aware of any specific access requirements. Please do not arrive earlier than 5:30pm as we will not be able to access the event prior to this time

Travelling to Microsoft – 2 Kingdom Street Paddington London W2 6BD

By tube

Paddington is served by the Bakerloo, Circle, District, Elizabeth, and Hammersmith & City Underground lines.

By bus

Local bus numbers 7, 15, 16, 23, 27, 36 and 436 go to Paddington Station – a five-minute walk from our office.

By train

Paddington Station is a major international transport hub, with Heathrow Airport just 15 minutes away on the Heathrow Express

On foot

• From Paddington Station: Walk along Platform 8 about 100 metres and up the right-hand set of steps. Turn right along the walkway (follow signs to Paddington Central) which leads you alongside a towpath, with the canal on your right. Before you reach the footbridge over the towpath, turn left between two large buildings.
• From Bishops Bridge: You can access Sheldon Square directly from Bishops Bridge. Walk through the square towards Kingdom Street. The Microsoft office is at number 2, on your left.
• From Little Venice: Walk towards Paddington Station along the towpath following the Paddington Central signs.
• From Harrow Road: Walk across the new pedestrian bridge alongside the Porteus Road subway and the Travis Perkins Yard to enter Sheldon Square. Walk through the square towards Kingdom Street. the Microsoft office is at number 2, on your left.

Panelist Bios:

Molly Edwards  Early Careers Manager at NESO, WIU Award Winner Business Champion

Molly leads the development and delivery of programmes that attract and develop future talent across the energy sector.

In her role, Molly oversees apprenticeships, graduate programmes, industrial placements and inclusive career pathways, helping to build the skills needed for the UK’s transition to a net zero energy system.

Passionate about social mobility, workforce development and creating opportunities for diverse talent, she works closely with educational institutions, industry partners and internal stakeholders to shape the future workforce.

Jesie Dyos, Walton Site Manager, Thames Water – WIU Award Winner Rising Star

I have the pleasure of leading the Walton operational team where our main objective is to deliver safe wholesome drinking water to London. Working in operations is fast paced, fun and full of learning and I’m fortunate to have such an amazing team working hard daily to deliver a lift essential service. We have the responsibility of keeping our assets maintenance and upgraded where needed, working collaboratively with our supply chain to deliver multi million Capital Delivery projects and ensuring our team work safely each and every day. I love managing a team because I’m passionate about supporting talent, creating opportunities for people to learn and develop, and helping the next generation build successful and rewarding careers.

Other bio’s to follow.

WUN EVENT POLICIES:

WUN Event Inclusion Policy 2.1 FINAL (website version).pdf

WUN Event Ts&Cs 2.2 FINAL (website version).pdf