Women in Telecoms Group submitted their first Government Consultation - DSIT Call for Evidence: Building a Future Tech Sector That Works for Everyone.
Our response focused on how emerging technologies are affecting skills, roles and career pathways in telecoms and connectivity, and what this means for women and under-represented groups. Telecoms and connectivity underpin the UK’s digital infrastructure but are often under-represented in wider technology workforce debates, which tend to focus on software, AI or cybersecurity. Evidence from the Women in Telecoms community indicates that many women build long-term careers in telecoms, yet structural barriers remain around awareness of the sector, visibility of career routes, inclusion and progression into leadership.
Women in Telecoms gathered evidence from professionals across operators, vendors, managed service providers, consultancies and industry bodies. Respondents were predominantly experienced, mid-career and senior professionals, offering insight into long-term progression patterns, leadership representation and the impact of emerging technologies on real career journeys.
You can find the full response here.