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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“On Purpose is the gateway to a community of people passionate about creating social and environmental impact and a whole array of organisations working on the big challenges of today”
Kate
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“One of my biggest On Purpose highlights is the daily privilege of working with such incredible, socially minded and fun people, both from my cohort and beyond.”
Shaun Reeve
London October 2016 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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Rima Mokaiesh
Dirigeante On Purpose Paris
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Jérémy Fayollet
Dirigeant On Purpose Paris
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Auxence Neyton
Chargé de marketing et recrutement
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Camille Renard
Chargée de programme
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Osama Abdelmoghni
Membre du conseil d'administration
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Olivier de Guerre
Membre du Conseil d'Administration
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Delphine Hellé
Gestion de programme
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Tom Rippin
CEO
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Tom Ebbutt
Managing Director
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Frederic Simon
Kaufmännischer Geschäftsführer
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Jessica Hopp
Geschäftsführerin und Programmleiterin
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Miriam Loscher
Learning & Development Managerin
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Saskia Klug
Recruiting & Marketing Managerin
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Anna-Lena Resch
Praktikantin
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Miriam Pospiech
Werkstundentin
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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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Katherine Hewetson
Head of Learning and Development
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Hannah Casey
Head of Associate Recruitment and Business Development
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Beth Anderson
Programme Delivery Manager
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Holly Wong-Cropper
Digital Marketing Manager
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Alice Bennett
Communications Manager
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Ellie Locke
Intern
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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
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
percentage of Associates who continue to work using business as a force for good
Awards
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Escape the City Top 100 Winner, 2019
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Kate Raworth Doughnut Economics Award, 2019
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UBS UK Social Entrepreneur Index, 2019
Case Studies
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Pauline's experience
Read more about Pauline's experience“I knew all I needed was to get one relevant experience in climate action or sustainability to learn about the field, develop my network and prove I could transfer my skills from one sector to the other.”
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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.”