Nuclear Mentoring

Nuclear Mentors connects Nuclear Institute members at all stages of their careers.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is a valuable opportunity for giving and/or receiving support.

Harness the power of your NI network.

Nuclear Mentors is for supporting any career or personal development goal.

Whether it's public speaking, starting out in the nuclear industry, transitioning into a leadership role, improving self-confidence at work, getting Chartered and more. It's not just for becoming a Member or Fellow (MNucI/FNucI).

Take the difficulty and admin out of the matching process. Search by any of 100+ different skills to find your ideal mentor (or if you're a mentor, the ideal mentee).

We genuinely believe that almost anyone can be a mentor, and it's the ideal volunteering role for anyone who's looking to develop the qualities of a future leader.

Young professional? Ideal mentor for a student. Retired? Decades of experience honing interpersonal skills. Member of an under-represented group in nuclear? We need you!

The NI scheme is not just for joining the NI or getting Chartered, it's also for supporting any career or personal development goal.

Some areas that members are currently being mentored in include public speaking, starting out in the nuclear industry, transitioning into a leadership role, improving self-confidence at work and more.

Further Resources

Watch one of our panel discussions with mentors and mentees from across the industry: Watch videos

Have a look at our guides to mentoring which includes:

What Mentoring is and types of mentoring available;
How to best approach being a Mentor or Mentee;
How much time is involved;
Who can be a Mentor;
How to sign up and use the platform to find a match;
And more.

Why Become a Mentor?

Share your knowledge and experience: Help shape the future of the nuclear industry by guiding and inspiring the next generation.
Develop your leadership skills: Hone your communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills through mentoring.
Expand your network: Connect with fellow members and build lasting professional relationships.
Give back to your community: Make a real difference by contributing to the success of others.
It's flexible: Choose the level of commitment that suits you, from one-off meetings to regular six-month support.

Why Become a Mentee?

Gain valuable insights: Learn from experienced professionals and get fresh perspectives on your career goals.
Accelerate your development: Close skill gaps and overcome challenges with personalised guidance.
Boost your confidence: Gain the support and encouragement you need to navigate the nuclear industry.
Expand your network: Connect with established professionals who can champion your career progression.
Find a mentor who's the right fit: Search for mentors with the specific skills and experience you need.

Members: Log into your MyNI account and navigate to Nuclear Mentoring to sign up to be a Mentor, a Mentee or both.

Non-members: Not a member of NI yet? Join online in minutes and access the Mentoring platform.

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Faces of Mentoring

"

I gain a huge amount from mentoring, being a scientist and an engineer, I love talking about science and engineering!

I also especially learn a lot from the people who I mentor for outside of my immediate company.

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Claire Gallery Strong Corporate Services Director for Nuclear Waste Services

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I've just found mentoring enormously valuable and nothing but positive. It's great to have once you get the trust between you; then being able to share ideas and share thoughts and just act as a sounding board for each other.

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Simon Bowen Interim Chair, Great British Energy - Nuclear

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For me, it's been really valuable to utilise mentoring connections where a lot of things are virtual, and it is harder to network.

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Lacey-Jo Marsland AtkinsRéalis

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Part of being a professional engineer is about bringing people through the Chartership process and bringing along the next generation of people.

It's really rewarding to watch people grow both personally and professionally; it makes you feel like you've had a good career and that you've given something back to people.

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Angela Lidiard Principal Nuclear Safety Inspector, Office for Nuclear Regulation

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Having a mentor and being a mentor are equally rewarding.

It’s very humbling to help and support others on their career journey and I’d highly recommend it to anyone considering becoming a mentor to give it a try!

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Olivia Thompson NIRO (Nuclear Innovation and Research Office)

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Nuclear Mentoring

Further Resources

Why Become a Mentor?

Why Become a Mentee?

Ready to take the next step?

Faces of Mentoring