PR & Public Affairs Mentoring Programme
Open to school leavers (18+), undergraduates, graduates and those interning or working within the PR industry, the 6-month PR Mentoring Programme is an opportunity for mentees to receive support in entering and navigating the industry.
Mentors are central to this mission and we invite experienced PR / Public Affairs practitioners to give back and support a mentee in their journey.
Mentoring cohorts will begin in November 2025, April 2026 & September 2026. To apply for our November 2025 cohort, click ‘apply’!
Why should you become a mentor?
When you become a TBF mentor, you are becoming an extension of our mission, vision and values for the next generation of diverse talent. By participating as a mentor, you have the opportunity to pay it forward by utilising your experience and expertise to support diverse professional in entering the industry and achieving their goals set for the programme.
During the 6-month programme, mentors will:
- Be able to expand their professional network through group mentor check-ins, masterclasses and our in-person closing event.
- Have the opportunity to focus on their own personal development. This includes developing their mentoring and management skills through our briefing sessions, resources and workshop style webinar that focuses on coaching skills and inclusive management.
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What does the programme involve?
The next PR Mentoring Programme cohort will start in November 2025 and finish in April 2026.
Monthly Mentoring Sessions
Mentees can require support in a range of areas such as gaining insights into different types of PR, employability support and setting career goals.
Dedicated Programme Support
All mentors will be supported by a Programme Manager that will be on hand to answer questions, check-in & provide mentoring resources.
Networking & Masterclasses
Mentors will also have the opportunity to join webinars that will focus on inclusive management and developing their mentoring skills.
In-Person Events and Resources
Mentors will have the opportunity to connect with the wider cohort through group check-ins & our closing in-person celebration event.
Application Process
Autumn 2025 applications are now open and will close on Friday October 3rd (11.59pm). The Autumn cohort will run from November 19th 2025 – May 15th 2026.
Application
The first step in the process involves submitting a written application form. This will support the team in finding your mentee.
Matching
Once your application is submitted, you will be informed of the outcome and the team will begin the matching process to find a suitable mentee.
Onboarding
Mentors will then be informed of their proposed matched and invited to a briefing session ahead of the programme starting.
Mentoring
Mentors will be formally introduced to their mentee and begin the programme!
How to Apply
Applications for the Autumn 2025 cohort are open and will run from November 2025 – April 2026. To take part in the programme, there is a £500 fee per mentor matched to your organisation.
If you would like to support a mentee and take part, please click on the link here or button below to submit a written application form.
Applications will close on Friday October 3rd 2025 (11.59pm). If you have any questions regarding the application process or would like to put 5+ mentors forward from your organisation, please email mentoring@taylorbennettfoundation.org
Programme Commitment
To participate, mentors are required to have at least 2 years industry experience (we also accept mentors that work in public affairs). The programme commitment includes:
- One Mentoring Session Per Month (In-Person or Virtual and 1 hour in length)
- Three virtual sessions – this includes a cohort briefing, mentor workshop that covers inclusive leadership and coaching skills and finally, a group check-in session.
- In-Person closing event – at the end of the programme we will be hosting an in-person event to celebrate the cohort and hear the stories of the current mentees.
