My role is project-based, so every day is different. I use a number of different systems and interact with people from different functions and global locations virtually and in person every day. In my role, being able to reach out to the broader Group data team resources means I can learn from their experiences and move forward at a faster pace. And the fact that we’re a digital company helps all of that.

The support I’ve received, personally and professionally, to help me thrive in my job has been amazing. I’ve experienced such a warm welcome from the start, and I feel safe to reach out and ask for help. I’ve found that people are eager to support and look after each other here.

One of the contributing factors towards this transition was E6’s well-structured onboarding programme, which provided me with a simple, yet meaningful understanding of the company.
This helped me to navigate, with enjoyment, the often-daunting task of joining a new organisation, making the entire experience an absolute delight!

When I first visited Element Six’s Global Innovation Centre (GIC), I was struck by both the high calibre of scientific equipment I could have access to, as well as the opportunity to work alongside international experts in diamond synthesis. Being surrounded by other innovative companies on Harwell Campus also feels like a nice blend between academia and industry.

Soon after joining E6, I visited our manufacturing site in South Africa. This experience, and the relationships I was able to build, solidified my understanding of our production processes and made me feel more established in my role.

E6’s innovation philosophy fosters and supports people’s genuine scientific interest in pushing the limits of synthetic diamond materials, while the close relationship between the research and sales teams ensures that this is done in pursuit of a commercially beneficial goal.

E6 has a global presence but local feel. From the GIC, I work daily with colleagues and customers based around the world in what feels like a close-knit community of people collaborating towards the same goal on an international scale.

The culture here is great. People encourage, inspire, and influence each other – we are not only colleagues, but also friends and family.

Although I work in Shanghai, China, I am very closely connected with colleagues globally.
For me personally, I feel fully trusted, empowered, respected, and supported in my work. This enables me to make the greatest contribution to the company, while also achieving good personal development.

In the tool shop, I completed two postgraduate evening classes; master craftsman and a masters degree in technical business administration. I became a team leader and have, more recently, taken up the position of Manager.

Participating in the company’s Growing Potential leadership development programme helped me learn a lot about leading people and teams. While our products are exciting and versatile, it is our people who give our sites their identities.

I have had the opportunity to work internally, with lots of cross-functional teams and enjoyed collaborating with collegues from different background and different experiences. We challenge each other’s thinking in a constructive way and the common goal is always to make things better.

In addition to my day-to-day work, over the years with E6 many colleagues and I have had the opportunity to work with our global teams on themes that matter to us, such as Inclusion and Diversity or local outreach. Through my experience with the E6 I&D team I have learned loads, particularly in terms of different ways of doing things from people that work in some of our global offices. As for the outreach programmes, I believe it's a fantastic opportunity for all E6 employees to get engaged, feel included and identify local communities to nurture as well as a number of charities to support.

Whenever we have challenges, everyone comes together to find solutions. Element Six invests times and resourcs into its employees' wellbeing, and it’s nice to be part of an organisation that is not just talking about making changes, but is actually taking action and making those changes, always keeping employees at the core of its focus.