Mentoring
Our Mentoring Programme is designed to provide members with personalised guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
Our Mentoring Programme
At IWater, we believe in the power of shared knowledge. Our mentoring programme provides a structured yet flexible framework for members seeking to accelerate their professional journey.
We support our members by offering those who are looking to gain additional knowledge or advice the opportunity to learn about a new area of the water sector, apply for professional accreditation, or simply acquire guidance on building and enhancing their careers.
About our online system
Our virtual Mentoring Programme is your comprehensive learning and development toolkit, blending the power of one-on-one mentoring with flexible e-learning resources. Access everything you need directly from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop – it works seamlessly across all devices and operating systems.
Both mentors and mentees gain significant personal and professional benefits from participating. It’s an excellent way to expand your network, fostering valuable connections with individuals and companies outside your current workplace.
To unlock these opportunities, you’ll need to be a member of the Institute of Water. Are you a member ready to get started? Click the button below to join our family of UK water professionals!
How does our mentoring programme work?
We start by asking potential mentees to outline their specific objectives. This allows us to strategically match them with a suitable mentor who has the experience to help them achieve their goals.
Once matched, the mentor and mentee collaborate to build a flexible mentoring relationship that fits their individual circumstances. The Institute of Water provides ongoing support and guidance whenever needed to ensure a successful partnership.
How to sign up
Ready to get started? Just click the button below to create your account and follow the simple instructions.
Once your account is set up, you’ll complete a profile form. This crucial step helps us make the best matches, connecting mentors and mentees based on shared interests and valuable experience.
After you’re matched, we recommend that mentors and mentees meet for about two hours per month, whether that’s face-to-face or virtually.
Hear from our mentors and mentees:
“The Institute of Water’s Mentoring Programme is a great way of putting something back in. It’s also an opportunity to meet new people and network at different levels across our Industry. This is true for both prospective mentors and mentees. I’d encourage anybody who is serious about developing a professional career in water to think about getting involved – you’ll get more out of than you think.”
– Lucinda Gilfoyle, Head of Environmental Strategy, Water UK
Guides
Explore our comprehensive guides and learn more about how our mentoring scheme can benefit you. Click the links below to get started.
Contact us about the Mentoring Programme
Have questions or want to learn more about the Mentoring Programme? We’re here to help. Whether you’re looking for more information on our eligibility criteria, application guidance, or available mentors, get in touch with our team for more information and support.
