On Purpose Associate Programme

The Associate Programme is full time, based in London (also in Paris & Berlin) and runs for 12 months from October 2019. You work in your placement 4.5 days a week and spend Friday afternoons with your cohort for our Learning & Development programme.

Placements: You work with two purpose-oriented organisations for six months each, doing strategically important work and reporting each organisation’s senior team. In past cohorts, Associates have managed a climate activism campaign for Ben & Jerry’s, reporting to their European Head of Social Mission; built the food waste charity FareShare’s operational plan for new regional centres and analysed impact investment deals at Big Society Capital. You will take on new challenges and use your existing skills to solve key problems for the organisations. Here are more details about the day-to-day work of Associates.

Mentors and coaches: Fortnightly you meet a mentor, who guides and challenges you to add value to your placement. Quarterly you meet an executive coach; who will help you develop your purpose-driven career in the long term.

Learning & Development: Every Friday you join your cohort for learning & development sessions, delivered by leaders in the social sector and beyond. Sessions will equip you with a wide range of knowledge and skills, enabling you to understand the impact economy and commit to its potential to create systemic change.

Community and network: Our community brings together 1,500 Associates, organisations, trainers, mentors and coaches, all of whom contribute to developing a sustainable economy and fairer society. Across London, Paris and Berlin, and further afield, they are a proactive and inspiring network to become part of.

Further details:
On Purpose Associate Programme