Public Relations & Public Affairs Mentoring Programme

Creative Lives in Progress; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Open to undergraduates (2nd, 3rd & final year) and graduates and those working within the PR industry, the 6-month PR Mentoring Programme is an opportunity to receive structured support and guidance on entering and navigating the PR industry.

With mentors from a range of sectors such as Technology, Entertainment, Public Affairs (for those interested in policy & politics!), Consumer PR & Corporate PR, this programme invites experienced Public Affairs, PR & Communication practitioners to provide counsel and guidance to mentees across their areas of interest, including insights into the PR industry, professional development, employability support, and career progression.

It is free to take part in the programme and it can be completed either virtually or in a hybrid format for London based mentees at this time.

What can I expect as a mentee?

• 6 sessions in total (once a month) with your allocated mentor. Your mentor will be matched based on your goals and interests in PR!
• Access to e-learning and masterclasses (virtual and in-person) that will build your knowledge and skills within the Public Relations & Public Affairs industry.
• Support in mapping out your career steps and skills – whether it is to secure a summer internship, a graduate scheme or experience to building your confidence, presenting and communication skills the mentorship supports all of these elements.
• Pastoral and employability support from the Taylor Bennett Foundation.
• An opportunity to build your professional networks through our alumni events and in-person sessions.

Our next PR & Public Affairs Mentoring Programme intake will be June 9th 2025 – December 9th 2025.

Important Dates

• Applications deadline: Monday, April 28th 2025.
• April 2025: Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted mentees/mentors will be invited for a short virtual briefing (which will occur the week commencing May 12th).
• May: Mentors and mentees will be informed of their mentoring matches.

Programme Eligibility

• Mentees must be from a Black, Asian and/or minority ethnic background.
• You must be an undergraduate student (second, third or final year) or graduate with any subject background.
• You must have a keen interest in learning about and starting a career in PR and Communications.
• You must be able to commit to the full 6-month programme (1 session per month – 6 in total).