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Queen Mary Business School Mentoring

Would you like to use your experience and skills to support the career development of students?
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Since launching in 2018, over 400 mentors working across a wide range of industries have supported our students. Our Queen Mary Business School Mentoring programme provides organisations with the opportunity to work with students over a six-month period.

This is a unique opportunity to enhance professional skills such as leadership and communication. The latest cycle will run from November 2026 - May 2027. Applications are now open - please click here to access the form.

Queen Mary Business School Mentoring is an extra-curricular activity which connect Queen Mary Business School students to professionals including our alumni community and beyond. These one-to-one relationships provide students with the support to make informed career choices, enhance their employability skills, and build confidence in applying for graduate roles. We aim to match each student with a mentor who can offer guidance and share their own experiences, with full training and support provided by our team.

We are seeking mentors who meet the following criteria:

  • A minimum of two years of professional experience (exceptions may be considered in some circumstances).
  • Ideally (but not limited to) from the following areas/functions: Accountancy, Banking, Consultancy, Finance, Government, HR, Law (for Business with Law students), Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
  • Live and work in the UK.
  • Availability to attend a mandatory online mentor induction in September (if mentor have not participated in Queen Mary Business School Mentoring before).
  • Availability to volunteer for up to six mentoring sessions (a mix of in-person, phone, or online) between November 2026 and May 2027. At least two sessions must be in-person.

Benefits include and extend beyond:

  • An opportunity to help young people, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds, to improve their employment prospects.
  • Increasing your professional network.
  • Building your leadership, interpersonal skills and self-confidence.
  • Enhancing your professional development.

Learn more about our Queen Mary Business School Mentoring programme!

Hear what previous mentors and mentees have to say!

A quote from a student that reads: “I began this year feeling extremely stressed and anxious because I didn’t know what I wanted to do after university but being able to speak to someone who has gone through the same experiences and emotions, and has had great success in their field, has been reassuring and motivating. I am so grateful for my mentor and this programme. It has really encouraged me to put myself out there and I am so excited to be starting a graduate scheme soon.
A quote from a mentor that reads: The SBM Career Mentoring programme plays a very important role in connecting student to the real world of work and to gain confidence and understanding of how to approach employment after their studies. I wish I would have had the opportunity to do something like this whilst at university!

If you or your organisation are interested in this opportunity or any of our other opportunities

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