Episodes

  • Mark Horsley of NGN on the future of energy transition and the careers it unlocks

    Mark Horsley of NGN on the future of energy transition and the careers it unlocks
    Aug 24 2026

    In this episode, Mark Horsley, CEO of Northern Gas Networks, shares insights into the energy sector, career development, community engagement, and the future of energy transition. Discover how a long-standing career in energy can be fulfilling and impactful.
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    30 mins
  • Tracy Brescia on How Bell Group is Pioneering Social Mobility in the Workplace

    Tracy Brescia on How Bell Group is Pioneering Social Mobility in the Workplace
    Jul 27 2026

    In this episode, Justine Greening interviews Tracy Brescia from Bell Group about their innovative work on measuring social mobility, the importance of creating opportunities through apprenticeships, and how data can transform understanding and action in social mobility efforts.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 87: Boosting broadcasting across the nation with Sinead Rocks

    Episode 87: Boosting broadcasting across the nation with Sinead Rocks
    Mar 17 2023
    This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast, Justine is joined by Sinead Rocks, Managing Director for Nations & Regions at Channel 4.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 86: Celebrating 10 years of apprenticeships at Amazon with Nicola Drury.

    Episode 86: Celebrating 10 years of apprenticeships at Amazon with Nicola Drury.
    Feb 10 2023
    On the latest episode of fit for purpose, Justine Greening is joined by Nicola Drury, UK apprenticeships manager at Amazon.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 85: Propelling social mobility with Clive Higgins

    Episode 85: Propelling social mobility with Clive Higgins
    Feb 8 2023
    As we celebrate national apprenticeship week, Justine Greening talks to the Interim Chair and CEO of Leonardo UK, Clive Higgins. To find about apprenticeships and Careers at Leonardo visit uk.leonardo.com.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 72: Integrated care with Lyn Simpson

    Episode 72: Integrated care with Lyn Simpson
    Apr 7 2022
    This week Justine is joined by Lyn Simpson, Chief Executive of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss the importance of an integrated care service, the challenges of an ageing and rural population, and the wide variety of employment opportunities within the NHS.
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    47 mins
  • Episode 69: Raising aspirations with Steve Murrells

    Episode 69: Raising aspirations with Steve Murrells
    Mar 7 2022
    Justine's guest this week is Steve Murrells, Chief Executive of the Co-op Group. They talk about the Co-op Academy Trust and how the organisation is helping to ensure successful schools, as well as the importance of tracking social mobility and Co-op's Community Wellbeing Index.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 64: Contextualised admissions with Professor Karen Bryan

    Episode 64: Contextualised admissions with Professor Karen Bryan
    Jan 21 2022
    On our latest podcast, Justine's guest is Professor Karen Bryan, Vice-Chancellor at York St John University. They discuss YSJ's innovative contextualised admission scheme, its package of support for students and the New Creative Centre the university has opened.
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    32 mins