Education Lead

Sizewell C; Leiston; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5% bonus

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Sizewell C is seeking an Education Lead to shape how young people, educators and communities engage with the project. Based in Leiston, Suffolk with regular travel across the county, the role sits in the Employment Affairs Unit and focuses on education outreach, partnerships with schools and stakeholders.

You will lead programmes such as PowerUp! and Young SZC, build long-term talent pipelines for apprenticeships and graduate opportunities, and help raise awareness of future careers across

Qualifications

• Experience in education, skills development or early careers programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Sizewell C's education programmes, including PowerUp! and Young SZC initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, universities, education providers, contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate education and outreach activities to raise awareness of future careers, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
• Act as the key point of contact for education-related activities across the project and within the supply chain.
• Support development of talent pipelines that feed into future apprenticeships and graduate programmes.
• 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 measurable social value.
• 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 workforce requirements and community engagement ambitions.

Skills

Education experience

Stakeholder engagement

Early careers

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Education sector experience

Tools

Power BI

CRM system

Job description

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.

Education Lead

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: Wednesday 26th of August 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.