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​About our mentoring programme

Supporting women working within the retirement living sector is one of WIRL's three key objectives. We want to create lasting impact on the retirement sector and to grow it by fostering the best and most diverse talent.  

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From autumn 2025, we will offer two bespoke mentoring programmes: 

 

One-to-one mentoring: we aim to bring together the best in the industry with those looking to step up their leadership game to change and grow the industry for one-to-one mentoring over a six month period;

 

Group mentoring:   for those starting out on their mentoring journey, our group mentoring scheme will offer the opportunity to explore career development in guided sessions and to build relationships with a small group that will form the foundations for their launch into their next steps. 

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Why seek mentoring?

Mentoring gives people a safe place to ask the questions they may not otherwise get the opportunity to, to evaluate previous scenarios and most importantly to talk to someone who has most likely been in the same situations.

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If you are looking to try for a promotion, you have been in an uncomfortable position and want to learn tools to deal with it in the future, or aren't sure where your career might take you, consider making an application.

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Why mentor?

Being a mentor is incredibly rewarding by helping people grow, learn and achieve their goals. Using your skill and experience, you can help people decide what type of leader they will become, how to navigate situations, and help your mentees recognise their strength and potential.

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We believe that you can create a lasting legacy by nurturing the next generation of leaders.

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Application process

The WiRL mentoring programmes are open to WiRL members. 

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For one-to-one mentoring we are looking for mentees who are at a "mid-level" and already have direct reports. We ask that you are prepared to commit 1-2 hours per month, along with preparatory work for sessions and are respectful of mentors' time. You will be expected to arrange meetings with your mentor and to attend those. In exchange you will benefit from the experience and guidance of a senior figure in the industry.

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Applicants to our group mentoring scheme should be at a junior level, with limited experience of having been mentored and a desire to explore what their career development may look like. 

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​Not sure if this is for you?

We will be hosting a speed mentoring session in September. More details will follow. Keep an eye on our events page or socials, as it's a good way to find out more and get a taste of mentoring.