Education Lead

Sizewell C Limited; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 5%

28 days annual leave

Extra holiday options

Pension 7.5% employee/15% employer

Benefits portal access

Job summary

Sizewell C Limited is seeking an Education Lead to shape how young people, educators and local communities engage with the project. You will lead education outreach, build partnerships with schools and colleges, and help create awareness of future career opportunities linked to Sizewell C.

The role focuses on developing and delivering education programmes, coordinating partnerships, and inspiring pipelines into apprenticeships, graduate schemes and future employment across Suffolk and

Qualifications

• Experience in education, skills development, stakeholder engagement or early careers programmes.
• Ability to translate strategy into education/outreach outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management across diverse audiences.
• Experience partnering with schools, colleges and employers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Sizewell C education programmes, including PowerUp! and Young SZC.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges and partners.
• Coordinate education/outreach activities raising awareness of future careers.
• Act as key contact for education activities across project and supply chain.
• Support development of talent pipelines into apprenticeships and graduate programmes.
• Create engaging content and events for learners and educators.
• Monitor programme performance and report outcomes with measurable social value.
• Provide career guidance through education and employment activities.
• Represent Sizewell C at education forums and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure activities align with workforce requirements and commitments.

Skills

Education lead

Stakeholder engagement

Program development

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

CRM system

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Salary: From £57,000 depending on experience

Location: Leiston, GB, IP16 4EW

Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.

Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.

Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.

Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.

Location: Leiston, Suffolk with regular travel across Suffolk and occasional travel to Norfolk and Essex. Typically 4 days per week office/site based, including attendance at schools, colleges and stakeholder events.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £57,000 - £63,000 per annum depending on experience + bonus + extensive benefits including:

• Up to 5% bonus
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
• Contributary pension scheme up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% employer
• Access to benefits portal where additional benefits can be purchased such as discounted gym memberships, electric car scheme, private medical insurance etc

Closing date: Tuesday 1st of September 2026

Opportunity for Impact

Sizewell C is one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects. As construction progresses, we're not only building a new power station, we're inspiring the next generation of talent who will help deliver and support the project for years to come.

We're looking for an Education Lead to play a key role in shaping how young people, educators and local communities engage with Sizewell C. Working within the Employment Affairs Unit (EAU), you'll lead education outreach initiatives, build strong partnerships with schools, colleges and stakeholders, and help create awareness of the wide range of future career opportunities available through the project.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about education, early careers and social value who can build meaningful relationships and inspire future talent pipelines across Suffolk and the wider region.

Why Join Sizewell C?

At Sizewell C, you'll be part of a nationally important project that will power around 6 million homes while creating thousands of jobs, apprenticeships and development opportunities. You'll have the chance to make a lasting impact by helping young people understand and access future careers in engineering, construction, business, technology and many other disciplines.

You'll join a collaborative team committed to delivering social value, working closely with educators, supply chain partners, local communities and internal stakeholders to support the future workforce needs of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Why Join Sizewell C as an Education Lead?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future talent pipeline for Sizewell C. As Education Lead, you'll be responsible for building awareness of the project and its career opportunities among young people before they enter the workforce, helping them understand the pathways available through apprenticeships, graduate opportunities and future employment routes.

Working alongside schools, colleges, training providers, contractors and supply chain partners, you'll coordinate engaging education programmes and outreach activities that connect learning with real career opportunities. If you're passionate about education, stakeholder engagement and inspiring future generations, this role offers the opportunity to leave a meaningful and lasting legacy across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Education Lead, you will:

• Lead the delivery of Sizewell C's education programmes, including PowerUp! and Young SZC initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, universities, education providers, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Coordinate education and outreach activities that raise awareness of future careers, apprenticeships and employment opportunities connected to Sizewell C.
• Act as the key point of contact for education-related activities across the project and within the supply chain.
• Support the development of talent pipelines that feed into future apprenticeships, graduate programmes and employment opportunities.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to develop engaging content, events and initiatives for young people and educators.
• Monitor and report on programme performance, outcomes and commitments, ensuring activities deliver measurable social value and meet project objectives.
• Provide career advice and guidance through education, skills and employment activities.
• Represent Sizewell C at education, skills and employment forums, events and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure all activities align with the project's workforce requirements, stakeholder commitments and community engagement ambitions.

What You’ll Need

We're looking for someone with experience in education, skills development, stakeholder engagement or early careers programmes who can build trusted relationships and translate strategy into meaningful outcomes.

You’ll ideally have:

• A strong understanding of the pre-16 and post-16 education and skills landscape.
• Experience developing or delivering education, employability, outreach or social value programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of audiences.
• Experience building partnerships across education providers, employers and external organisations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage competing priorities and deliver against deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively within a wider team.

Experience within education, training, construction, infrastructure, social value, stakeholder engagement or large-scale projects would be advantageous. Power BI and CRM system experience would also be beneficial but are not essential.

Ready to Inspire the Future Workforce?

Join us and help connect young people with the opportunities that will shape the future of Sizewell C. By building relationships across schools, colleges and communities, you'll play a vital role in creating awareness, aspiration and pathways into meaningful careers while supporting one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.