We are a team of specialists that offers solutions to industry wide issues regarding talent attraction and skills development. We work in partnership with employers, education, Government and other stakeholders to help raise skill levels in our sector and build the talent pipeline. We receive funding from employers and others through our Partnership Programme, sponsorship and products, in addition to specific Government contracts.

Our manifesto

• Using our unique and impartial position, we are the employers voice on skills to shape and influence policy.
• Working with the industry, we facilitate the creation of skills and competence which meet the needs of employers and employees.
• We promote finance, accountancy and financial services as a career of first choice.
• We support employers in developing and retaining a skilled workforce, whilst promoting equality and diversity at all levels.
• Using our industry insight we identify, interpret and articulate future skills needs.
• We support the industry to achieve its skills vision.