Ipsum earns prestigious Gold membership of The 5% Club for the second consecutive year

Ipsum has been awarded Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme for the second consecutive year. This accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to empowering our employees through “earn & learn” schemes such as apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and other company sponsored training schemes.

Achieving Gold status is a testament to our dedication to nurturing the growth and development of our workforce and underscores our belief that investment in people is the cornerstone of success. Through programmes that offer hands-on learning, we are creating pathways for professional growth, equipping our people with the skills and confidence they need to thrive and reach their full potential.

By being part of The 5% Club, Ipsum proudly stands alongside over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change working together to make workplace training more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. Collectively, members of The 5% Club support 1.9 million employees, with more than 108,000 individuals participating in “earn and learn” schemes. The Employer Audit rigorously assesses our efforts, future ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion.

Out of a distinguished list of members, Ipsum is honoured to be recognised as one of the outstanding Gold members of The 5% Club. This achievement puts us at the forefront of workplace learning innovation, and we look forward to expanding these opportunities even further.

Karen Harding, HR Director at Ipsum said: “I am delighted that we have been awarded Gold membership of The 5% Club for the second consecutive year.  We are proud of all our talented people who are committed to continuous improvement through training and our management and leadership teams who are passionate about investing in developing the future talent of our industry.  This award is recognition of our commitment to be at the forefront of talent development by providing fantastic training opportunities so that Ipsum can continue to be a leading contractor in the utilities sector.”

Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented: “We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Ipsum, who has gone above and beyond to invest in the future of its workforce through a diverse range of ‘earn and learn’ initiatives. Its dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Gold membership, Ipsum has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.”

Gill Cronin, Director of Operations at The 5% Club, added: “It is inspiring to witness the dedication and passion our members bring to providing meaningful career development opportunities Ipsum’s Gold membership highlights their leadership in creating impactful learning environments that prioritise inclusion and diversity. As we see 20% of our members reaching these prestigious tiers, it’s a true reflection of how companies like Ipsum are laying the groundwork for the future talent pipeline.”