Sizewell C
Sizewell C Communications Industrial Placement
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Industrial Placement Student in Digital Communications
If you are looking to kick start a career that is rewarding, where you can really make a difference, then come join our Digital Communications team as an Industrial Placement. You will work on one of the most exciting and significant sustainable energy projects that our country has ever seen, being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Industrial Placement Student to join our Communications Team in our Suffolk offices.
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK's largest construction and energy projects, helping to tell the story of Sizewell C to employees, local communities, stakeholders, and the wider public.
What you'll be doing
As part of our Communications Team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of communications activities and contribute to meaningful projects from day one. You could be:
- Creating engaging content for internal and external communication channels
- Supporting social media campaigns and digital communications
- Writing news stories, articles, interviews, and case studies
- Assisting with community engagement events and stakeholder activities
- Supporting photography, video, and content creation projects
- Monitoring media coverage and preparing reporting insights
- Helping to develop communication materials, presentations, and briefings
- Working with teams across the business to share key project updates and success stories
What we're looking for
We're looking for students who are passionate about communication, storytelling, and engaging audiences.
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You should be:
- Currently studying towards a degree in Internal Communications, Communications & Media Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, English Language or English Literature, Business Management, Human Resources / People Management, Psychology, Sociology, Politics or Public Policy, International Relations, Events Management, Creative Writing, or Graphic Design
- Looking for a 12-month industrial placement as part of your degree
- An excellent written and verbal communicator
- Creative, curious, and willing to learn
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications and digital platforms
- Interested in major infrastructure, sustainability, or the energy sector
What you'll gain
At Sizewell C, you'll be more than a placement student. You'll be a valued member of the team, supported to develop your skills and build your professional network.
You'll benefit from:
- Hands-on experience working on a nationally significant infrastructure project
- Coaching and support from experienced communications professionals
- Opportunities to develop your writing, digital, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Exposure to senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams
- A structured development programme and networking opportunities with other placement students
- A chance to make a real impact while building your future career
Power in Diversity
Sizewell C is a great place to work. Our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Everyone working at Sizewell C, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects, and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work. This aligns to our key values:
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- We grow expertise and share knowledge across the programme
- We uphold standards as a collective commitment, not a compliance exercise
- We learn from near misses and mistakes and apply those lessons
- We take quality seriously, even when pace and pressure increase
Be True - Truth, courage, and stewardship
- We surface risks early, including those that are difficult to raise
- We name trade-offs openly rather than smoothing them over
- We treat bad news as valuable information
- We make decisions based on long-term stewardship, not short-term convenience
Be Together - Partnership, fairness, and share ownership
- We listen in ways that lead to visible change
- We hold accountability fairly and consistently
- We include others early, before decisions are made
- We solve problems collectively across boundaries
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary of £26,050, you’ll benefit from a market-leading company pension scheme and 28 days’ paid holiday. You’ll gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and build a professional network that can support you throughout your career.
Closing date: 28th October 2025
We’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number and calibre of candidates.
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