Apprenticeship Specialist in Ipswich

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 / Ipswich (minimum 3 days per week in the office) with occasional travel to London

Salary: £40,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Closing date: 3rd of August 2026

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% employer
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts and benefits platform
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to be part of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects

At Sizewell C, we are building more than a power station. We are creating thousands of jobs, developing skills for future generations and delivering a lasting legacy for Suffolk and the wider UK. We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Apprenticeship Delivery Specialist to join our Employment Affairs Unit (EAU). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about apprenticeships, early careers and skills development to play a key role in shaping the future workforce of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Working closely with our Skills Development Lead, contract partners, training providers and apprentices themselves, you'll help deliver apprenticeship programmes that support attraction, retention, wellbeing and successful completion outcomes across the project. This is a highly visible role that combines project coordination, stakeholder engagement, event delivery, apprenticeship support and programme improvement. We're looking for someone who brings energy, credibility and a genuine passion for helping apprentices thrive.

Why Join Sizewell C? Sizewell C is one of the UK's most exciting and ambitious clean energy projects. By joining us, you'll be helping to deliver a project that will provide low carbon electricity to millions of homes while creating jobs, developing local talent and leaving a lasting skills legacy for future generations. You'll join a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to bring ideas forward, work across disciplines and make a meaningful impact. We believe in developing our people, celebrating diversity of thought and creating opportunities for individuals to grow their careers while contributing to something truly significant.

Why Join as an Apprenticeship Delivery Specialist? This role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence the experience and success of hundreds of apprentices entering the workforce. You'll help shape programmes that support attraction, wellbeing, development and completion outcomes, ensuring apprentices have the support they need to thrive. The hiring manager is looking for someone who can build genuine relationships with apprentices, confidently engage large audiences, bring energy to events and act as a trusted first point of contact when support is needed.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the delivery of Sizewell C's apprenticeship and skills commitments across the project
• Acting as a key point of contact for apprenticeship related matters across the supply chain
• Coordinating activity within the Apprentice and Skills Hub and supporting high quality events and engagement programmes
• Managing apprenticeship wellbeing initiatives and supporting apprentice retention and success
• Building strong relationships with contractors, colleges, training providers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting apprenticeship reporting, data management and compliance requirements
• Leading apprenticeship forums, communications and promotional campaigns
• Coordinating apprenticeship projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Employment Affairs Unit.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Strong experience in supporting, managing or coordinating apprenticeship programmes previously
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship reforms and the apprenticeship levy
• Excellent face to face communication and relationship building skills
• Experience engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to coordinate projects, priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Understanding of how apprentices are utilised within construction, engineering or large operational environments
• A proactive, people focused approach with the confidence to engage large groups and deliver presentations.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience within major projects, infrastructure, construction or engineering environments
• Project management experience or qualifications
• Event management and coordination experience
• Experience developing and delivering skills or learning programmes
• Experience designing digital content, communications or engagement materials
• Knowledge of apprenticeship wellbeing or safeguarding processes.

Education & Qualifications:

• A completed Level 4 or Level 5 apprenticeship is essential
• Candidates who have personally progressed through an apprenticeship route are particularly encouraged to apply.

At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.