Young professionals invited to join latest Mentor Scheme cohort
Future Faces has officially announced the launch of the next Mentor Scheme cohort.
The Future Faces mentoring scheme supports young professional members to develop their career skills and future business aspirations with a mentor in one-to-one sessions once a month over a six-month period, either online or in-person.
Applications for the scheme are now live, and interested mentors and mentees can apply for the scheme HERE. The deadline for applications is Friday, 30 May 2025.
Daniella Campbell, chartered financial planner at Mazars, took part in the previous Mentor Scheme cohort, and has now joined the Mentor Scheme working group. Speaking about her experience as a mentee, she said: “My experience as a mentee within the Future Faces Mentoring Scheme was nothing but positive. I was undergoing a change in roles at work and a significant increase in responsibility, and my mentor provided a safe space to talk through the challenges of the new role with no judgment and lots of things to learn.
“I was really happy with the mentor I had been paired with as this aligned perfectly with what I stated I was looking for in the application, and we continue to keep in touch and share updates on both our personal and professional lives.
“For me, the key learning points were around how to channel my personality into my role and balance my personal life with the pressures of the job. The regular meetings also gave me a safe space to confide in my mentor and they pointed me in the direction of additional learning material and networking events to widen my knowledge and experience.”
Sue Christopher, vice president head of Payroll at Deutsche Bank, took part in the scheme as a mentor. She said: “Becoming a mentor gave me an opportunity to connect with an up and coming ‘future face’, sharing knowledge gained throughout my career and experience as a senior leadership member. Being a mentor also benefited me as an individual too, as my mentee had valuable perspectives and was open to being challenged and moved outside of their comfort zone.”
Jasmine Caine, senior account director at Rewired PR and head of the Future Faces Mentor Scheme working group, said: “The impact of this programme is far-reaching, with benefits extending beyond the six-month commitment. For young professionals, having a mentor not only provides them with invaluable advice and expert guidance, but offers a safe space for them to navigate career challenges and work towards their individual goals. For mentors, this is a unique and incredibly rewarding opportunity to give back and share their wisdom to support the leaders of tomorrow, while gaining fresh perspectives that can future-proof their own management approaches.
“From building confidence and growing professional networks, to winning awards and working towards promotions, we have seen the real-life impact that this programme has on our members. We are immensely grateful for the support of senior leaders, without whom this wouldn’t be possible.
“Whether you’re an ambitious professional looking to accelerate your development, or a business leader with expertise to share, we would encourage you to apply and join the hundreds of members who have benefitted from the initiative.”
The Future Faces Mentor Scheme working group is made up of Future Faces members, including:
- Jasmine Caine- Rewired PR
- Joel Blake- Wilkes
- Charlotte Stanyer- EntecSci
- Daniella Campbell- Mazars
- Harry Nixon- Mills & Reeve
- Kieran Duffy- Heligan Wealth Management
- Aimee Hawkins- Lichfield District Council
For more information on the Mentor Scheme, email Jasmine Caine at jasmine@rewiredpr.com.
Pictured (L-R): Charlotte Stanyer, Kieran Duffy, Jasmine Caine, Daniella Campbell and Joel Blake
