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More than 180 supply chain representatives joined Build UK's recent webinar with the New Hospital Programme (NHP) to learn about the major opportunities arising from what has been described as the largest single investment in NHS facilities in recent decades.

Alongside labour shortages, many members have raised concerns about the lack of accessible, high‑quality roofing training in the North West region.

Now recognised as the largest employability, skills and jobs event in East Sussex, The BIG Futures Show attracts students aged 14+, job seekers, parents, carers, educators, and local employers for a day dedicated to future careers, training pathways and workplace opportunities. 

We want to alert all NFRC members to significant changes recently announced by CITB to its grants and funding scheme, which came into effect from 8 January 2026.

We would like the assistance of Members to help identify experienced roofers who may be looking to step back from the physical demands of roofing but still have the passion and knowledge to make a real difference in our industry.

Now available for March 2024 start at CoRE in Hereford.

Following huge success in 2025, NFRC is encouraging members to host events to inspire the next generation of talent.

Up to 50% of funding towards accredited training costs available for businesses operating across Wales.

NFRC encourages members to take advantage of new recruitment support offered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), as part of its ambitious Employer Engagement Strategy.

CITB has commissioned the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), BMG Research and the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) to further develop its research portfolio on careers in construction and to broaden it to be as comprehensive as possible, considering the entire journey into a construction career.

Prison leavers represent a pool of talent that is largely overlooked. Our prison leavers project aims to help these ex-offenders get into the industry by working with employers. Members who would consider taking on an ex-offender are invited to find out more.

NFRC’s Head of Careers Ruth Scarrott is working with the Department of Work and Pensions to explore how roofing companies could access the talent pool of ex-offenders. Get in touch if you are interested in offering an opportunity.

Recruiting soon? NFRC can offer bespoke support to help you and your new starter to make a success of the crucial first six months.

The government has accepted the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendation to add roofers to the Shortage Occupations List, decreasing the criteria necessary for firms to hire certain roofing operatives from overseas.