Women in Defence UK are proud to be working with Moving Ahead on our cross-sector mentoring programme.
We offer a different experience to the many excellent mentoring programmes in existence, as the defence public sector mentor the defence private sector, and vice versa.
This means that the Armed Forces and Civil Service, at all levels, and those in the private sector, gain invaluable external feedback and perspectives from people with quite different experiences and backgrounds, but a common knowledge of the sector.
As a social impact organisation, Moving Ahead specialises in delivering mentoring programmes. With experience of supporting more than 32,000 mentors and mentees across 450+ organisations in more than 30 countries, they truly understand the huge benefits that mentoring can have on women’s development and progression.
Cross sector experience
Our mentoring programme is a unique cross sector opportunity which matches mentees and mentors from the defence public sector with those from the defence private sector in order to facilitate the exchange of different perspectives and ways of working across the sector.
Grow your career
Since its inauguration five years ago, almost 1500 participants from 32 unique organisations have benefited from the programme. Data from the 2024 cohort reveals that approximately 75% of participants would recommend the programme to a colleague or friend. Notable benefits observed include enhanced confidence, improved problem-solving skills, career advancement, and a greater diversity of thought.
World-class speakers and content
This is a nine month, ready-to-go and easy to implement mentoring programme which sees pairs meet every four to six weeks. It features world class speakers and thought-provoking content provided in the form of five live-online learning events, with expert mentoring resources available on the learning hub.
Move ahead, with Moving Ahead
Get the full lowdown about our mentoring programme.
My mentor has greatly helped me with my confidence and has supported me through a challenging time at work by listening and supporting the actions I have made, challenging me to go outside my comfort zone.
Mentee
Our impact
Over 60% of mentees felt more confident and empowered to problem solve
52% of mentees have expanded responsibilities, been promoted or moved roles since participating in the programme
40% of mentees are seeing the workplace differently, with more than a third feeling their mentor has sparked ideas they wouldn't have thought of otherwise
30% of mentors already say their awareness of the barriers for others in the workplace has heightened
How it works
Pairs meet every 4-6 weeks throughout the 9 month mentoring journey and have access to an online learning platform to for event recordings and resources. Participants have ongoing support from the Moving Ahead team throughout the duration of the programme.
Upcoming
27 Mar
Midway
22 May
Development Lab 02 - How to become more self-assured and know your worth
26 Jun
Close - Becoming a change maker
The next programme kicks off in Autumn 2025
If your organisation would like to discuss further, please contact us via the button below. We look forward to welcoming you onto our mentoring programme.