Nick Hinckley
Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)
Give us a brief description of your background
My name is Nick Hinckley, and I am a Technical Officer at the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). MCS has an important role to play in the renewable energy sector through creating and maintaining the installation standards toolkit for domestic level installations. This helps to increase consumer confidence in the technology which can ultimately help them both save money and reduce their carbon footprint.
I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with Renewable Energy at the University of Dundee back in 2018. There I was able to appreciate the outdoors through activities like hiking, climbing, and kayaking, and try Scottish delicacies like deep fried Haggis!
In my spare time I enjoy hiking, playing football and cooking – food is a form of edible art in my eyes!
Who/what inspires you?
My Dad is probably my most influential figure; he has an excellent worth ethic, a level-headed approach to most things in life and genuinely continues to enjoy his work even as he approaches 70 next year!
If I can find such harmony in my working and personal life, I know I can be content with who I am and really have a positive impact on the people and projects I am involved with.
What does the word leadership make you think of?
An influencer and motivator of positivity who can bring together a group of people to work towards a common goal. Or someone who brings out the best of an individuals’ abilities and harnesses them to improve productivity and satisfaction within a collaborative group of people.
Good leadership can be learned and applied by anybody if they are willing to practice finding and maintaining good mindsets, acquiring the right skills, bolstering their strengths, and addressing their weaknesses.
How do you feel about taking part in the Future Leaders programme?
It is a welcome and complementary addition to our MCS training and project work. It’s great to be able to learn and develop with a likeminded cohort of individuals from our own and other businesses. I look forward to the project work element which commences in the new year.
What do you think are the keys to a sustainable future?
There is a pressing need to decarbonise the global energy system. It is vital that renewable energy policies, regulations & incentives are aligned with this strategy. Involving and empowering consumers to make green decisions in their day-to-day lives is essential to tackling the climate crisis. The way we heat our homes, travel, eat and live will all need to change to address this issue. This may not be an easy task, but the rewards of ensuring a ‘just transition’ will be a better quality of living for all of us now, and for future generations to come.
