The Nuclear Skills Plan identifies ED&I as one of its fifteen key projects. It recognises that:
"The increase in recruitment provides an opportunity to widen the diversity of the talent pool within the nuclear sector."
The plan also highlights that:
"With increased training for the workforce, there will be greater opportunities for further embedding of ED&I across the nuclear sector, raising awareness, learning from best practice and initiatives that move the dial."
Why it matters
Having a diverse and inclusive nuclear sector matters for several reasons:
- We need all available talent to meet our workforce goals
- Different perspectives lead to better problem-solving and innovation
- A representative workforce helps us stay connected to the communities we serve
- Inclusive environments help us attract and retain the best people
- ED&I helps us build a stronger, more resilient nuclear sector
ED&I across all our work
ED&I isn't just a standalone project - it runs through everything we do. From our Regional Skills Hubs to our leadership programmes, from apprenticeships to PhDs, we're working to ensure that opportunities are open to everyone.
The Destination Nuclear campaign, for example, aims to reach people from all backgrounds, showing that there's a place for everyone in our sector regardless of their background.
Working together
Improving ED&I across the nuclear sector requires everyone to play their part. Through the Nuclear Skills Charter, organisations have committed to championing ED&I and making it central to how we grow our workforce.
By sharing best practices, setting ambitious goals, and holding ourselves accountable, we'll make real progress towards a nuclear sector that truly reflects the diversity of modern Britain.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is one of the fifteen projects in the National Nuclear Strategic Plan for Skills, working to ensure we build a nuclear workforce that's not just bigger, but better and more representative of our society.
