Group Mentoring Summer Sessions + Networking

Unlock Your Career Potential: Group Mentoring & Networking Event

Are you a current University of Westminster student or a recent graduate looking to gain real-world career insights, grow your confidence, and expand your professional network? Join us for a Group Mentoring & Networking Session with industry professionals from a range of fields including Business Management, Finance, Architecture and Teaching and Education, TV, Media and Broadcasting.

You’ll be allocated into a small group of students and graduates with a mentor for a discussion focused on:

• Hearing how others have navigated their career paths, including the challenges. 

• Talking about your strengths and skills and how these can be applied in industry.

• Getting practical advice on applying for jobs, exploring career options, and building confidence.

After the Group Mentoring session you can join our Mentoring Networking event where you have the chance to meet more industry professionals and continue making valuable career connections. Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

What To Expect

16.15 - 16.30: Arrival at Marylebone Campus (please aim to arrive promptly as the Mentee Briefing will start at 4.30pm)

16.30 - 17.00: Mentee Briefing

17.00 - 18.15: Group Mentoring Session

18.30 - 20.00 onwards : Mentoring Networking Event over snacks and refreshments

Where: University of Westminster, Marylebone Campus (35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS)

When: Wednesday 15th July 16.30 - 18.15 (+ Mentoring Networking event from 18.30)

Mentors in Attendance:

Business Management, Finance and Marketing

• Charlene Fenteng: Insight Executive MG, OMD
• Hafiza Begum: Creative Director, Bank of America
• Taimour Tanweer: VP Global Pricing, Merchant & Enterprise, Paysafe
• Courtney Williams: Managing Director, Blue Orange Europe Ltd
• John Parker: Retired Business Consultant
• Andrea Boothman: Head of Fundraising, Doorstep Library

Education and Teaching

• Haroon Omar Mahdi: Lecturer, Bright Brain Academy
• Jazmine Cox: Founder and Director, DreamCatchers WorldWide, and Feed4All
• Jacqueline Wiafe -Nnochiri (PGCE): NED Chair of the IMB and Educationlist, IMB. Previously Senior Teacher at Ealing Council.

TV, Media and Broadcasting

• Richard Hatherall: Head of Creative Studio, EU Amazon
• David Spencer: Podcast Producer and Lecturer, The Media Mentor
• Shaun Moore: Production Designer for Film and Television, Shaun Moore Design
  

Architecture

• David Hockley: Projects Manager, Fellowship of the School of Economic Science
• Simon Stone: Director of the Lease Advisory Department, Metrus Property Advisors
• Luca Arnaud: Architect, Director, Laa Architecture

If you have any questions about the event, email us at career-mentoring@westminster.ac.uk