IgnitED Summer Programme Mentor - Contractor

Lead and deliver a five-day immersive, university-hosted careers programme for aspirational 14–17 year olds.

Ignit

ED is a five day careers experience and industry mentoring summer programme uniquely combining behind the scenes industry visits, hands on professional experiences, practical workshops, team challenges, and opportunities to build friendships with a new network of peers.

Hosted across three university campuses, with regular visits to local organisations, Ignit

ED helps participants gain clarity on future pathways, build confidence, and develop invaluable connections with peers who share similar aspirations.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until 1 May 2026. Successful applicants will be contacted promptly. Applications may close early once all positions are filled.

Please note:

Successful applicants will be engaged as independent contractors for a fixed term contract. Applications from all relevant backgrounds are welcome.

• Medicine
• Law
• Engineering
• Business
• The Arts

• University of Surrey, Guildford: 3–7 August 2026
• University of Portsmouth: 3–7 August 2026
• University of Brighton: 10–14 August 2026

Applications are welcome from:

• Professionals with experience in relevant fields
• Graduate or postgraduate students in relevant subjects
• University faculty members and school teachers
• Current undergraduate students with tutoring, mentoring, or relevant short course experience

We welcome applications from all university students and faculty, or professionals with experience of the relevant industry. Successful applicants will bring working knowledge of pathways into one of our programme fields:
Medicine, Engineering, Marketing, The Arts, Law.

This contract role involves two key components:

• Programme Material Familiarisation and Localisation (pre August)
• In person Programme Delivery (August dates listed above)

Successful applicants must be available and committed to completing both elements. While these are ideally offered as a combined role, exceptional candidates may be considered for the delivery week only.

• Full support from the Programme Director
• Access to Ignit
  
  ED’s Professional Network for insights, collaboration, and guidance

Successful applicants will sign a contract outlining the terms of engagement, responsibilities, and independent contractor status. Contractors are responsible for their own tax declarations and payments.

A valid DBS check is required due to work with under 18s. Evidence may be provided via:

• The DBS Update Service
• A recent DBS certificate
• Completion of a new DBS check

All contracted mentors will sign a declaration confirming they understand and will adhere to Ignit

ED’s safeguarding policies. Induction will be provided.

DBS required:
Yes

Visa sponsorship:
No

Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the contract to:

Please note:

applications received without a covering letter cannot be considered.

Please clearly explain any gaps in employment.

If you have any questions at any stage, please contact us at the same email…