Equity, diversity and inclusion support at Sizewell C

The Sizewell C team are passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion and have set up the following networks to drive discussion and education around creating a more equal workplace. They are completely inclusive – everyone working on the project is a member.

If you would like to find out more about these networks and how we can support you, please complete our EDI enquiry form or stay up to date with all the latest news and developments by following our LinkedIn page.

Gender Balance

The Gender Balance Network promotes gender balance in the industry and supports the Nuclear Sector Deal target of 40% women in nuclear by 2030 by:

• Facilitating networking and celebrating gender balance by holding regular events. 
• Promoting nuclear and its wider benefits.
• Providing tools and support for career development.
• Encouraging gender balance and identifying barriers to recruitment, retention and progression.
• Collaborating with other SZC D&I networks and other networks across the industry.

Pride (LGBTQ+)

The Pride Network recognises that many LGBTQ+ employees in Britain fear discrimination and don’t feel confident about bringing their whole selves to work. We aim to provide a safe and supportive workplace free from discrimination by:

• Embedding an inclusive culture through leadership, policy, education, mental health services, events and allied support.
• Being accountable for our policies and processes.
• Raising awareness, promoting a better understanding of LGBTQ+ inclusion and improving the workplace culture.
• Providing peer-to-peer support – a safe and confidential space for LGBTQ+ employees to support each other and express any concerns they may have.
• Collaborating with other LGBTQ+ networks.

Diverse Abilities, Carers & Parents

The Diverse Abilities, Carers & Parents network is here to support parents, carers and people with disabilities and illnesses. It gives colleagues a forum to be heard and creates awareness amongst the wider project by:

• Connecting people with families, caring duties and those with disabilities or illnesses.
• Seeking to ensure that recruitment processes are attractive to and do not exclude the people above.
• Working with the company to examine policies and suggest any changes.
• Contributing advice on accessibility at the construction site.
• Getting as many people involved as possible, whether allies or people dealing with the issues themselves.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

United for Race Equality

The United for Race Equality Network aims to promote race equality in the project and across our industry. It works to celebrate our different racial backgrounds and establish a culture where everyone on the project is treated equally by:

• Attracting and recruiting BAME colleagues to ensure representation at all levels throughout the SZC Project including the Supply Chain partners.
• Fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture and environment for ALL colleagues.
• Tracking and encouraging the development and progression of BAME colleagues within the SZC Project.
• Engaging all colleagues by holding regular networking events which celebrate race equality and by collaborating with other D&I networks.
• Collaborating with other Sizewell C D&I Networks, Supply Chain and Nuclear BAME focused networks.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Network

The Mental Health & Wellbeing Network aims to create a workplace environment that promotes the mental wellbeing of everyone on the project by:​​​​​​​

• Raising awareness with events, sharing literature and other campaigns.
• Supporting  the teams who are shaping the project’s mental health and wellbeing strategy.
• Assigning trained Mental Health First Aiders as a point of contact for those in need of support.

Next Generation

The Next Generation network is focused on supporting colleagues in the early part of their career.  It’s a space to:    

• Learn about the wider business and connect with others.
• Support the business by making your voice heard.
• Develop new skills.
• Access the network’s contacts, resources, supporters and opportunities.

Forces Support

The Forces Support Network is open to ex-military personnel and supporters of the Armed Forces. 

Its primary aim is to provide a mutually supporting network of former Armed Forces personnel who now work on, or are about to join, Sizewell C.

The network maximises the contribution that former Armed Forces personnel can bring to the project through their military experience.  It also creates the right environment for Sizewell C to be an employer of choice for Service leavers.