Associate Programme
Want to develop your purpose-led career? The year-long Associate Programme provides you with practical work experience, training and mentoring to help you find work that aligns with your values.
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“The On Purpose community was an inspirational set of people to be around, which helped fire me up for what I wanted to achieve in my career. Through learning and development, mentoring and coaching I learnt a lot more about my strengths… and how to use them fully.”
Tim Motz
October 2016 Fellow -
“I’m so glad I made the jump. It’s not just about the job at the end or figuring out what you actually want to do. I’ve taken so much more from the programme – inspiring people and ideas to name a couple!”
Christiana Lewis
October 2020 Fellow -
“The power of this network that you get access to as an On Purpose Associate really is one of the biggest selling points of the programme. I am now part of an amazing group of human beings that are doing impactful things in the world and who I can always reach out to.”
Roser Preuss
October 2020 Fellow
Many professionals are no longer satisfied with only creating shareholder returns and instead believe that socially and environmentally-focused business models can help solve society's toughest problems. In 2010 we started our Associate Programme in London to attract and develop leaders for purpose-driven businesses. We have now expanded to Paris and Berlin and launched the On Purpose Pathfinder Programme to help professionals create a life and career which aligns with their values.
Pathfinder Programme
Want to make a positive impact in the world but unsure where to start? The shorter, online Pathfinders Programme is designed to empower you to create a life with more purpose.
Find out moreThe Team
Meet the team who work across London, Paris and Berlin.
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Tom Rippin
CEO
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Tom Ebbutt
Managing Director
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Jessica Hopp
Geschäftsführerin und Programmleiterin
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Lukas Marzi
Kaufmännischer Geschäftsführer
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Miriam Loscher
Learning & Development Managerin
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Saskia Klug
Communications & Community Managerin
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Miriam Pospiech
Recruiting Managerin
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Robert Vogel
Praktikant
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Andrew Purvis
Board member
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David Walker
Board member
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Olivier de Guerre
Aufsichtsrat
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Will Day
Board chair
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Suzanne Penn
Board member
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Osama Abdelmoghni
Board member
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Alexander Nick
Board member
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Rebecca Sweetman
Board member
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Tom Rippin
CEO
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Tom Ebbutt
Managing Director
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Hannah Casey
Head of Associate Recruitment and Business Development
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Tom Christmas
Head of Programme Delivery
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Josie Lumley
Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator
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Sarah Koedijk
Communications Manager
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Will Day
Board chair
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Kate Richardson
Board member
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Olivier de Guerre
Board member
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Nicole Vanderbilt
Board member
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Suzanne Penn
Board member
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Alexander Nick
Board member
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Osama Abdelmoghni
Board member
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Rebecca Sweetman
Board member
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Tom Rippin
CEO
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Rima Mokaiesh
Co-dirigeante On Purpose Paris
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Jérémy Fayollet
Co-dirigeant On Purpose Paris
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Camille Renard
Responsable de programme
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Auxence Neyton
Responsable Marketing et Recrutement
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Kim Flageul
Stagiaire marketing et communication
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Arthur Modica
Stagiaire communauté et impact
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Osama Abdelmoghni
Membre du conseil d'administration
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Olivier de Guerre
Membre du Conseil d'Administration
Our Impact
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Backgrounds of Associates
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General stats
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Total number of Associates
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Days of training, mentoring and coaching delivered
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Value delivered to placements, as estimated by placements
£10m+
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Outcomes
of our Associates continue working to create social and environmental impact after the programme
Awards
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Escape the City Top 100 Winner, 2022
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NatWest SE100 top 100 social enterprises, 2021
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Kate Raworth Doughnut Economics Award, 2019
Case Studies
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Patrick's experience
Read more about Patrick's experience“My year with On Purpose set me on a completely different pathway. I'm now considering jobs and a career that I wouldn't even have been able to consider… And I’m very much happier for it.”
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Kush's experience
Read more about Kush's experience“I learned to remain focused on my calling. If you take this attitude, then I believe that financial remuneration will eventually follow suit. If you can enjoy what you do every day, then it’s not work and On Purpose helped me to realise this.”
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Reem's experience
Read more about Reem's experience“Above all else I would say the year offers an opportunity to start building and consolidating a network of friends, peers and collaborators who can provide support, inspiration and a sense of belonging.”