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Mentor Application Information

The programme:

The County Durham Creative and Cultural Skills Hub is opening a pilot mentoring scheme which aims to support mentees looking to progress and upskill in all disciplines within the Creative and Cultural Sector in County Durham. From those working in live performances and museums to those working in arts and design and anything in between! The programme is particularly interested in supporting mentees from communities who have historically been underrepresented in the in the workforce and/or who have faced multiple barriers to entry or progression.

This will be a six month pilot scheme and there will be 12 hours of mentoring per mentee/mentor pairing. Mentees and mentors will be paired after successful on-boarding and every participant will receive ongoing support throughout their mentoring journey.

What are we looking for?

• To support these mentees, we are seeking 12 volunteer mentors (including 4 paid positions for freelancers) to establish mentor-mentee relationships centered on the mentees’ goals.
• We want mentors who can help mentees navigate their professional growth, whether by offering expertise in a specific field or guiding them through general career development. Mentoring is about empowering mentees to build their confidence, expand their skills, and shape their futures.
• Mentors should be open to listening, offering advice, and fostering a supportive environment to help mentees succeed in the Creative and Cultural Sector.

Why become a mentor?

• Strengthen the sector you work in by helping a colleague to progress
• Growing own professional network and gain new perspectives
• Building own skills: leadership, communication, confidence
• On successful completion of training will receive a Level 2 qualification in Mentoring and as Level 2 qualification in Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Person requirements:

• Must be aged 19+
• Must be working in County Durham within a Creative and Cultural role.
• Must be living in County Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead or Sunderland.
• Must be able to commit 5 days of training 9am-3pm, to be held at Beamish Museum, on the following dates:
  • Thursday 6^thMarch
  • Thursday 13^thMarch
  • Thursday 20^thMarch
  • Thursday 27^thMarch
  • Tuesday 1^st April

Other information

• The programme is able to offer four paid mentor positions for professional freelancers at £50 per hour of mentorship and financial support to access training days.
• Any queries regarding the programme or the application process should be directed to niamhbarclay@beamish.org.uk.

Click here to download an application form.

Closes

Thursday 20th February 2025

Return completed application forms to:

• Deadline: Thursday, 20th February 5pm. Online interviews to be held between Tuesday, 25th – Friday, 28th February.
• Please send completed application forms to niamhbarclay@beamish.org.uk.