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Become a Mentee



If you're considering your next career move, working through a qualification, or simply want support from someone outside your team, mentoring offers a private space to talk things through with someone who genuinely understands the pressures of our sector.

 


What you gain :

Clear direction
Talk through decisions, qualification challenges, or career questions with an experienced professional who’s already been there.

Confidence
Get balanced, objective advice from someone outside your authority or organisation.

Professional progress
Set focused professional goals with someone who will help hold you accountable.

New connections
Build a meaningful connection with a fellow professional who understands the realities of Trading Standards.

 

I think it’s great as an apprentice to get an insight into how a different authority carries out their work, thanks for setting up the programme! - Isabella Spilman, Trading Standards Officer for Lincolnshire County Council

 


Who can apply?

  • Members committed to developing skills, confidence, or qualifications
  • Those willing to reflect, set goals, and engage actively in the process

Time commitment : The onboarding presentation, developed alongside professional leadership coaches, recommends a 6-month relationship with a one-hour commitment per month, but this is unique to each pairing.

 


Apply to be a Mentee

 


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