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Sellafield Ltd is a thriving community. We bring people together from all locations, backgrounds, and walks of life to do vitally important work. We form strong and lasting bonds. We care for each other. And we support one another to balance a rewarding career with a fulfilling life.

With so many ground-breaking projects to deliver, collaboration is a vital part of everything we do. Across a variety of locations, colleagues with many different skillsets combine their knowledge and experience to deliver our mission.

Together, we create a vibrant and supportive culture where generations of people build a real sense of trust and camaraderie.

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Employee networks

Our employee-led support networks are groups that aim to help employees and their friends and family. Employees can join the networks whether they are directly impacted by the topic the group is focused on, or if they wish to show their support by being an ally.

Sellafield employee networks

Mental and physical health support groups

  • The network for past and present Sellafield Ltd employees affected by cancer. They provide advice, support and social events for those affected by cancer, and their families.

  • The network supports those managing the impact of menopause in the workplace, so they continue to thrive at work, home, and play.

  • They bring people together who are living with, looking after, or working with someone who has a chronic illness. They support each other, share information, and promote understanding and inclusivity within the company.

  • Members of the network have been trained by Mental Health First Aiders England to provide support to people who are struggling with mental health problems. They provide a listening ear and can direct employees to appropriate sources of support.

  • As well as providing opportunities for employees to talk to others about their experiences of deafness and hearing loss, the network can help ensure that the correct assistive technology is provided to those who need it.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion groups

  • Set up to help embed a positive change in gender balance, the network delivers improvements by reviewing existing policies and processes and suggesting improvements.

  • The network is a forum for employees who work for Sellafield Ltd and its partners to meet and engage with each other, on issues and challenges which specifically affect under-represented and marginalised communities.

  • The network was set up to help drives safety, equality and wellbeing for the LGBTQ+ community at Sellafield Ltd and within the supply chain, the network provides strong support to ensure an inclusive culture is created where the LGBTQ+ community is valued and respected.

  • Women in Nuclear Cumbria sets up webinars, networking events, training sessions and a mentoring scheme.

Neurodiversity groups

  • This employee-led support network is open to both autistic employees and parents/ primary carers of autistic individuals to provide support and information.

  • The network raises awareness of stammering, providing support to colleagues, including 1:1 coaching, fortnightly support groups and information for line managers.

  • The network is focused on process improvements, including access to specialised stationery, colour wheel development, and assistive technology.

  • Members of the network aim to provide an informal support network that raises awareness, understanding and education of ADD/ADHD so that employee’s and their families within Sellafield Ltd can reach their full potential.

Wellbeing support

  • The network provides informal support to parents and carers at Sellafield Ltd to enable them to manage their work/home life balance to achieve their best at work. Advice provided can extend to working families, maternity and paternity, carers, fostering and adoption, planning for a family and child bereavement.

  • The network is designed to bring together and support employees with a connection to the armed forces. Domestic abuse contacts network The network aims to provide support to employees who are directly or indirectly affected by domestic violence and abuse.

  • Our non-denominational Chaplaincy is a free service to everyone involved in the nuclear industry in Cumbria. Chaplains are available for visiting/supporting staff suffering from long-term illness, or from bereavement.

Early careers support

Our early careers community of graduates, apprentices, industrial and summer placements are really important to us, and there is specific support in place for them, on mental health, wellbeing, and other related issues.

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Employee support

All of our employees and contractors have access to the Sellafield EDI Hub. You’ll be given access once you’ve joined our team. You’ll also be given access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

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