Register for Cohort 7 of our Mentorship Programme as a Mentor / Mentee

Are you ready to elevate your HR career, expand your global network, and gain the support you need to thrive?

The BWHR Mentorship Programme is a free, high-impact professional development experience designed to empower ethnic-heritage HR and EDI professionals around the world. Every year, we connect emerging and established HR talent with senior leaders who provide guidance, insight, and long-term career support.

Our community spans the UK, West Africa, the USA, Australia, Canada, and the Caribbean region.

Whether you’re building your HR foundation or advancing towards executive leadership, this programme provides the structure, access, and connection you need to grow.

Why Join the BWHR Mentorship Programme?

• Personalised 1:1 mentor–mentee matching
• Access to experienced HR and EDI leaders across industries
• A supportive, global community of professionals of ethnic heritage
• Professional development tailored to your goals
• Virtual onboarding and a UK in-person check-in with guest speakers
• Three months of structured mentoring to enhance your clarity, confidence, and capability

The programme is free for everyone, but due to consistently high demand with 300+ applicants each cycle, only BWHR members are guaranteed a placement.

Membership also offers additional benefits:

• Priority access to BWHR programmes
• Exclusive member-only learning events
• Complimentary access to the annual BWHR Conference ( 23 & 24/09/2026)
• Year-round development opportunities and resources

Become a member here: Click Here

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Open to HR professionals of all backgrounds, levels, and identities. Allies are welcome as mentors, but you have to invest in an ethnic heritage professional in HR.

Ethnic minority professionals working in HR or EDI, at any stage of their career.

We match mentor–mentee pairs using several criteria, including experience level, career interests, and development goals. Example matching: HR Advisor → HR Business Partner/ Associate.

This programme accommodates multiple time zones, enabling global participation.

If you have previously submitted interest on our website, please register again to secure your place for Cohort 7.

All selected participants complete a structured matching process.

• Virtual onboarding session
• An in-person check-in for UK participants (London) featuring industry guest speakers. Date: April 2026 (TBC during matching)

Programme Duration: 3 months, commencing March 2026

Not all applicants will be placed in this cohort. Those not selected will be prioritised for the next round later in the year.

Connect, learn, and grow within one of the UK’s most vibrant HR communities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with BWHR’s thriving HR community. Register now and invest in your future!

The closing date for submissions is Friday, 30 January 2026, at Midnight

If you have any questions, please email programme@blackwomanhr.co.uk

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