Key info:
– Based in London, UK
– Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)
– £27,010 per annum salary (pro rata)
– Programme dates: April 2026 – March 2027 (49 weeks)
– Apply by Monday 20th October, 9:00 am (BST).

Programme structure:

1. Two 6 month placements – Through work placements with organisations driving impactful change, you’ll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues 4.5 days of the week. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and VISA.

2. Expert-led learning – Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change.

3. 1:1 mentoring & coaching – Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.

4. Join a supportive, impactful community – You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Who we’re looking for:
Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:
– A minimum of three years full-time professional experience
– The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
– Fluency in English
– Office environment experience
– Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.
– Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.

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As we look to the future, we are evolving our flagship Associate Programme, embedding more systemic ways of working, and launching new transformational services. We’re looking for new board members to help us realise these ambitions with strategic insight, wise counsel, and a shared belief in a better kind of economy.