I am very much looking forward to working with an On Purpose Associate. At O2 we invest considerable resources in our talent and finding and working with new sources of bright people is always exciting."
Gav Thompson, Head of Brand Strategy, O2
What we do 
The leadership programme
On Purpose is a unique programme that combines paid work experience in cutting-edge, purpose-driven organisations with world class training and unparalleled networks.
We organise six-month, paid placements in some of the most respected purpose-driven enterprises, including the Young Foundation, Comic Relief and O2, providing real-life experience of large, small, established and start-up enterprises; corporations, not-for-profits and charities; all with a common purpose of operating for good. Find out more about paid placements.
We also believe that tomorrow’s leaders are entitled to world-class training. This is why On Purpose works with current and former professionals from prestigious organisations across all sectors to provide such training. We are proud that many exciting organisations are involved in delivering our our training programme.
How it works
On Purpose selects a small number of the best and brightest of today’s talent to become part of the leadership programme, so-called On Purpose Associates.
During the programme, Associates work on two different six-month placements with purpose-driven organisations. They work on their placements for four and a half days a week and contribute real value to their hosts. For this work, the Associates are paid £20,000 per year pro rata. Find out more about placements.
Every Friday afternoon, all the On Purpose Associates come together for half a day’s training; this involves elements of peer development and self development, but importantly also a formal programme covering commercial and social topics that is delivered by professionals from a range of private and social sector organisations. Find out more about training.
On Purpose equips Associates with the experience, skills and networks they need to make a real difference in purpose-driven organisations and to become future mangers, leaders, employers and innovators in the sector.