For National Careers Week 2026 Energy UK is showcasing some of its own team members and how they have built careers in energy. Josh Sebon, Stakeholder Relationship Executive at Energy UK, explains his journey into energy and why working directly with companies across the industry is so exciting.
Tell us about your current role and what excites you about it
I am a Stakeholder Relationship Executive, driving collaboration between Energy UK and our members. What I enjoy most about the role is the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of an exciting sector that innovates and evolves daily, whilst being central to the future success of the UK.
The way in which government action, market incentives, and regulation must combine to drive investment, economic growth, national security, and quite literally save the future of our planet, convinces me that this is the best sector to be in.
How long have you worked in the energy industry and how did you get into the sector?
I joined the sector just seven months ago with Energy UK, following a Master’s in International Public Policy.
What attracted you into the energy sector?
There is no sector which demands such multi-faceted, intriguing politico-economic problem-solving like energy. I had the ambition to join the sector because energy is the lifeline of economies and, therefore, plays a key role in shaping innovative financial frameworks, industrial strategies, international relations and so much more.
There is no sector which demands such multi-faceted, intriguing politico-economic problem-solving like energy.
What is one thing you don’t think people know about working in energy?
Quite how much the sector is in a continuing state of transformation. The year of the London Olympics, 2012, saw a day with nearly half of UK generation and demand coming from coal. Just over 10 years later, coal was all but phased out and wind achieved a share of over 50%.
The industry is always seeking to develop solutions for future needs: how must grid connections be managed to support economic priorities; how can market frameworks, data and AI support a flexible energy system; how can UK industries decarbonise whilst maintaining international competitiveness; and how can collaboration with Europe support successful generation and demand-side outcomes? This constant evolution keeps the work exciting as we take new strides towards the future energy system.
What comes to mind as the highlight of your career so far?
It’s been a short career so far, but I’d choose my work on the Young Energy Professionals Policy Update piece for the YEP newsletter. It was an excellent opportunity to take a breath and reflect on all the amazing things the sector has been doing.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Kayte O’Neil’s (NESO) advice from the YEP Senior Leaders Advice Series: “Don’t wait to feel completely ready for your next opportunity. Be brave, get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable and you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve!”
Energy UK will continue to shine a light on the varied careers seen across the energy industry and how we are working to attract and build a skilled, diverse and motivated energy workforce. You can find more information and examples of successful apprentices via our Jobs In Energy resource, which demonstrates the benefits of working in the sector.
We also publish case study collections demonstrating how Energy UK members are building the workforce for our future energy system and delivering opportunities for apprenticeships to drive the energy transition. If you have a case study showcasing innovative work within the sector, please get in touch via press@energy-uk.org.uk.
Interested in starting a career in energy?
For the country to reach Net Zero, the energy industry will need all the people it can get – from all kinds of backgrounds, with a diverse range of skills.
A job in energy could mean anything from a nuclear engineering apprenticeship, to working in customer service for a retail energy company, or a role at a tech startup – so you might not know where to start.
The Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum has created this guide to help you find the right route into a job in energy.
