John Renwick

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About John Renwick

About Me With a proven track record in both the construction industry and the further education sector, I am dedicated to fostering growth and innovation. Current Role Communities Manager at Warmworks. In my current role, I am responsible for creating, supporting, and facilitating work placements, apprenticeships, jobs, and mentoring opportunities in the construction, energy efficiency, and renewable sector for Scottish Government’s national fuel poverty scheme, Warmer Homes Scotland. Collaborating closely with key partners, government, government agencies, education and industry, I aim to develop training and upskilling opportunities, evolving our Warmstart initiative to create lasting legacies for our communities and core projects. Previous Experience Sector Manager for construction, energy efficiency and low carbon heat for all Scottish colleges. • Strengthened collaboration between industry, government, and colleges across Scotland. • Supported the development and delivery of programs to meet evolving skills needs. • Facilitated partnerships to align colleges with industry requirements, contributing to the sector's growth. Assistant Head of School of Engineering & Sustainable Technologies at Carnegie College • Oversaw academic management and contributed to institutional success. Associate Director for the Fife Construction Forum • Promoted collaboration between contractors, clients, and supporting agencies. • Supported local companies in Fife, stimulating growth and fostering a thriving construction sector. Knowledge Exchange Business Development Advisor at Napier University • Worked closely with SMEs to drive innovation and provide funding opportunities for company growth. Leadership & Contributions • Chaired, Colleges Heads of Construction Leads Forum • Chaired, Quality & Skills Working Group: Responsible for the energy efficiency and low carbon heat installers skills matrix. • Chaired, Energy Efficiency Training Network • Construction Industry Leadership Skills Group • CESAP Decarbonisation Low Carbon Heat Skills Subgroup • Learning Exchanges Programs: In partnership with Advantage Austria, government agencies, industry, and academics. • Developer/Writer: Construction Erasmus projects. My career is driven by a passion for creating impactful opportunities and fostering innovation in the construction, energy and education sectors. Let's connect to explore how we can collaborate to achieve these goals.