Graduate Development Scheme

The Sellafield Ltd Graduate Development Scheme is a structured two-year Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme designed to cultivate the next generation of nuclear professionals.

Its primary aim is to enable, develop, and shape emerging talent into innovative specialists who will contribute to the successful delivery of Sellafield’s mission.

The scheme supports graduates in building a foundation for lifelong learning and professional growth, regardless of their career aspirations. It equips participants with the skills, knowledge, and mindset required to thrive in the nuclear industry.

The Graduate Development Scheme offers roles in a range of different areas. Within each role the scheme is broken down into three elements:

Core Scheme Learning and Development (CPD)
On the job Technical Competency
Chartership Progression

All Graduates participate in the Core Scheme Learning and Development detailed below.

Induction

Welcome you to the next two years of learning, development and opportunity at Sellafield.

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Bridging the Gap Behavioural Programme

Equipping you with the essential skills, confidence and experience to succeed in the workplace.

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Continuous Professional Development Sessions

Enabling you to expand your knowledge and networks through interactive knowledge-sharing sessions.

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Development Day

Facilitating time for you to evaluate your progress and enhance key professional behaviours and skills.

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Nuclear Vision Conference

Connecting you with nuclear professionals to explore emerging topics, share insights and grow your professional networks.

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GAIN Lite

Introducing you to the fundamentals of the nuclear industry, developing awareness of its history, regulation, safety culture and societal impact.

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Level Up Week

Empower you with essential skills through experiential learning.

Engineering Skills

Enhance, encourage and develop your practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

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Sprint Project

Collaboratively develop an innovative and effective solution to a Sellafield problem by leveraging behavioural attributes.

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Collaborate & Innovate: Team Challenge

Develop problem solving and reactive thinking skills, in line with UK Skills Builder and Business Improvement tools and techniques.

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Showcase & Ball

Celebrate your success and reflect on your learning journey and the journey to come.

Graduate Council

Be part of a vibrant early careers community across the business, enhancing your experience through being part of a wealth of activities.

Volunteering

You will make a real difference by dedicating 10-40 hours each year to Social Impact activities.