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Mentoring Scheme

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About the scheme

The scheme brings together individuals who are seeking support and guidance on their career development from more experienced professionals who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences.

How it works?

​Each year we launch one scheme. We will update information on this website and via our social media platforms. 

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  • 19 May 2025 our mentoring scheme scheme opens;

  • Applications will be open when 120 applications are received;

  • Fill out the form to become a Mentor or Mentee;

  • Participants will be capped at 50 pairings and based on best fit in the matching process (please note the scheme is designed for virtual meetings and so while locations will be taken into account, the focus will be on the best fit between Mentor and Mentee);

  • Details of Mentor and Mentee matches will be sent to each pairing (September 2025). You will be given a point of contact at Women in Planning for any queries or feedback.

 

 

Mentoring Masterclasses for Students

 

New for 2025/2026 the Women in Planning Mentoring Scheme has curated a series of Mentoring Masterclasses for our student members. Students will complete the Mentoring Masterclasses over a mentoring cycle before being eligible to apply for the Women in Planning Mentoring Scheme the following year. The Mentoring Masterclasses will cover key topics that aim to help students in preparing for and entering the workplace. More information will be released in due course and applications will open in September 2025.

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Who can join?

The scheme is open to all our members working in the planning and the built environment sector. Students right through to those working in the boardroom are all welcome. We will review each application and do our best to find a suitable match for you to fulfil your objectives. Places are limited so get your applications in fast.
 

Students will need to complete our Mentoring Masterclasses prior to applying to the Scheme – more details are set out below. Students for the 2025/2026 cycle do not need to complete the Mentee application form for the Scheme but should sign up via the Mentoring Masterclasses application process which will be announced in due course.

Application form and further information

 

Any questions, please email womeninplanningmentoring@gmail.com​

Why mentoring?

The Network was established to empower women working in the sector and support their career development, we consider that the Women in Planning Mentoring Scheme is one of the ways in which we fulfill this.

Benefits for Mentors

The key benefits to Mentors are:​

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  • The opportunity to act as a role model and inspire future generations;

  • Developing leadership and management skills;

  • Expanding connections across the Women in Planning network.

Benefits for Mentees

The key benefits to Mentees are:​

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  • The opportunity to gain objective guidance and support from professionals outside of your organisation which will aide your career growth;

  • Learning from the experience of others and develop your own self-reflection and decision making skills;

  • The opportunity to focus on the skills/knowledge you would like to develop.

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