Social mobility means that where you grew up, what your parents do, or where you went to school should never determine where you end up. At NetworKING UK, we exist to change that; permanently.
In the UK today, where you grow up, which school you attend, and what your parents do for work still significantly shapes the career opportunities available to you. That is not a meritocracy — it's a system that wastes talent.
NetworKING UK was built to change that. We provide the access, the connections, and the confidence that others inherit. Free, inclusive, and open to all.
Our Approach to Social Mobility
From live events to career tools, mentorship to exclusive opportunities — we give you the same advantages that others take for granted.
A year-long programme helping young people move closer to their next opportunity — mentoring, employer insight days, work experience, leadership development, networking, personal branding, university and apprenticeship guidance, and career preparation.
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Social mobility is not simply an initiative, it is the foundation of our mission.
Membership is completely free. Apply in minutes. Access events, opportunities, career tools, and a network that genuinely understands your journey.
NetworKING UK was founded on a simple belief: talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. We exist to fix that.
NetworKING UK is a social mobility organisation dedicated to ensuring that where you come from never determines where you end up. We were founded by young people who understood first-hand what it means to navigate a system that was not designed with you in mind.
We have reached over 2,000 young people across the UK through events, programmes, and a growing digital platform, all completely free to members.
Our Approach to Social MobilitySocial mobility is not simply an initiative, it is the foundation of our mission.
Apply in minutes. Access events, opportunities, career tools, and a network that genuinely understands your journey.
Social mobility means that where you grew up, what your parents do, or where you went to school should never determine where you end up.
In the UK today, your postcode, your parents' profession, and your school still have a profound impact on your career outcomes. This is not a meritocracy, it is a system that wastes talent and perpetuates inequality.
The Social Mobility Commission consistently finds that professional and managerial jobs are disproportionately occupied by those from privileged backgrounds, not because they are more talented, but because they had more access.
We connect young people directly with professionals, firms, and opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible without the right background or connections.
Through workshops, mentorship, and practical tools, we help young people develop the confidence and competence to compete on equal terms.
We build a network of young people who share similar backgrounds and ambitions — so no one has to figure it out alone.
Membership is completely free. Apply in minutes.
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Co-founded NetworKING UK to close the gap between ambition and access for young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Sets the long-term vision and strategy for the organisation, and works closely with the leadership team to make sure every programme stays true to that mission.
Abdur-Rahman's belief in social mobility is what NK was built around from day one: the conviction that talent is evenly spread across the UK, but opportunity is not, and that this gap can be closed with the right access, network and support.
Co-founded NetworKING UK alongside Abdur-Rahman, driven by a belief that where you come from should never determine where you end up. Focuses on building the partnerships and programmes that turn that belief into real opportunities for members.
Dipo's work sits at the intersection of NK's mission and the organisations willing to back it — turning good intentions into tangible access: work experience, mentors, events and open doors for NK's members.
Oversees the day-to-day running of NetworKING UK, making sure every department — from partnerships to programmes — is working towards the same goal. Responsible for organisational strategy, governance, and keeping the team accountable to the young people we serve.
Angel is fond of reminding the team that "social mobility is not simply an initiative, it is the foundation of our mission" — a line that now sits at the heart of how NK talks about itself publicly.
Leads the technology behind NetworKING UK, including the member platform, application systems, and internal tools. Responsible for making sure members can access opportunities, events, and resources smoothly, and for building new digital tools as the organisation grows.
Arnav sees technology as a way of extending NK's reach — a free digital platform can, in principle, reach a student in any city in the UK just as easily as one in London, and he's focused on making sure NK's tools actually live up to that.
Manages NetworKING UK's finances, budgeting, and funding relationships. Responsible for making sure the organisation is financially sustainable so that membership and programmes like Project LIFT can remain completely free for every young person who joins.
Leads people and culture at NetworKING UK, from recruiting volunteers and staff through to making sure everyone on the team has what they need to do their best work for NK's members.
Because NK is largely volunteer-led, Hope's role carries a particular weight: she's building and supporting a team of young people balancing NK alongside their own studies, jobs and commitments — and making sure that's sustainable, not something that quietly burns people out.
Owns the member experience at NetworKING UK end-to-end — from the moment someone submits an application, through onboarding, and into the ongoing experience of being an active NK member.
Odelia is particularly focused on making sure every member, regardless of background or how they found NK, understands what's available to them and feels comfortable taking full advantage of it.
Builds and manages the relationships that sit behind almost everything a NetworKING UK member experiences — from the opportunities on the board to the firms hosting insight days and panel discussions.
Khadijah's commitment to social mobility comes through most clearly in how seriously she takes access: a well-known company's name on an opportunity means little if it isn't genuinely reachable by a state-school student with no existing network.
NetworKING UK is run by a passionate team of young professionals and students who believe in the power of social mobility.
NetworKING UK is a volunteer-led organisation. If you are passionate about social mobility and want to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
Apply to Join the TeamOrganisations we've worked with in the past share our belief that social mobility is not a box to tick — it is a commitment to change.
A global law firm committed to social mobility and diversity in the legal profession. Partner since 2025.
One of the world's largest insurance groups, supporting our members with insight days and career opportunities.
A leading careers platform providing tools and resources to help young people navigate their career journey.
A graduate recruitment platform connecting ambitious young people with leading employers across the UK.
One of the world's largest professional services networks, hosting NK members for office visits and early careers panels.
Join a growing network of organisations committed to social mobility. Post opportunities, host events, and connect with the next generation of talent.
Explore Partnership OptionsNetworKING UK has reached over 2,000 young people across the UK. Here is what that looks like in data.
Everything you need to know about NetworKING UK, membership, events, and programmes.
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Email UsApprenticeships, internships, work experience, and graduate roles, hand picked from our partner network, with every deadline and detail verified against the original listing before it appears here.
Join free to access the full opportunities board, save roles, and track your applications in your dashboard.
Join FreeWebinars, workshops, mentoring sessions and Project LIFT programming running through the 2026/27 year. Every event is free for members — tap Register to open the Luma page directly.
Join free to register for events, receive reminders, and access members-only sessions.
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Practical tools designed to help you compete on equal terms, from salary benchmarks to interview preparation.
Benchmark salaries across industries and career stages. Understand what to expect — and what to ask for.
Answer a few questions about your interests and strengths to discover which career paths suit you best.
Which environment do you prefer?
Common interview questions, the STAR method, and preparation frameworks for competency and technical interviews.
Structure: 1) Who you are, 2) What you've done, 3) Why you're here. Keep it to 90 seconds.
Research: values, recent deals/cases, culture. Show genuine interest — not generic praise.
Free guides on university, student finance, apprenticeships, applications and skills — sourced from official 2026 information and reviewed regularly. Every guide shows exactly where its facts come from and when it was last checked.
Join free to access all guides, templates, and resources — including downloadable CV templates and cover letter frameworks.
Join FreeOur flagship year-long social mobility programme — designed exclusively for Year 12 and Year 13 students from underrepresented backgrounds who want to break into competitive careers. Completely free. Highly selective. Completely transformative.
Applications open in late summer. Only 25 places are available. Register your interest now to be first to know when applications open.
View ProgrammeNetworKING UK connects ambitious young people from underrepresented backgrounds with forward-thinking employers. Partner with us to build a genuinely diverse pipeline.
Post apprenticeships, internships, work experience, and graduate roles directly to our member network — pre-screened, ambitious, and diverse.
Host insight days, panels, and networking events with our members. Build your employer brand with the next generation of professionals.
Provide mentors from your organisation to support our members and Project LIFT participants. Structured, purposeful, and genuinely impactful.
Whether you want to post an opportunity, host an event, or explore a deeper partnership — we would love to hear from you. Our team responds within 2 working days.
Membership is completely free. Apply in minutes. Access events, opportunities, career tools, and a network that genuinely understands your journey.
NetworKING UK is open to any ambitious young person in the UK. We particularly welcome first-generation university students, state school students, and those from lower-income households.
Steps 3 and 4 ask some optional questions about your background. NetworKING UK is committed to improving social mobility and expanding access to opportunities — these questions help us understand who our community represents, identify gaps in access, and measure our impact. They will never affect your membership, and every one of them can be answered "Prefer not to say".
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NK is run by young people, for young people. We're growing our leadership team and we're looking for members who want to take on real responsibility — pick a role below to see the full application.
Own NK's social presence end-to-end — strategy, content calendar and growth across platforms.
Apply for this roleCreate and schedule content for Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn under the Head of Social Media.
Apply for this roleLead the planning and delivery of NK's full events calendar, from concept to delivery.
Apply for this roleSupport the planning and on-the-ground running of NK events throughout the year.
Apply for this roleOversee NK's flagship LIFT cohort programme end-to-end, from applications to delivery.
Apply for this roleLead NK's apprenticeship-focused work across both the core NK community and the Post-18 community.
Apply for this roleLead NK's university-focused work across both the core NK community and the Post-18 community.
Apply for this roleRepresent NK in your school, college or community and help spread the word about what we do.
Apply for this roleSupport outreach, partner promotion and campaigns that help NK reach more young people.
Apply for this roleCreate visual assets across the brand — social graphics, decks, event materials and print.
Apply for this roleWrite newsletters, website copy and event materials that sound like NK, not a corporate brand.
Apply for this roleOwn NK's social presence end-to-end — strategy, content calendar, platform direction, growth and social media performance across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and future platforms.
Create, edit and schedule content for Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn under the direction of the Head of Social Media.
Lead the planning and delivery of NK's events calendar from concept through planning, delivery, partnerships, team management and evaluation.
Support the planning, preparation and on-the-ground delivery of NK events throughout the year.
Oversee NK's flagship LIFT cohort programme end-to-end, including applications, onboarding, mentoring, programme delivery, employer engagement, participant experience and evaluation.
Lead NK's apprenticeship-focused work across both the core NK community and the Post-18 community — helping members understand apprenticeship pathways, identifying opportunities, building employer relationships and strengthening NK's progression routes. This is a leadership/ownership role, not a junior team role.
Lead NK's university-focused work across both the core NK community and the Post-18 community — supporting applications and progression, helping current students access opportunities, and building relationships with universities. This is a leadership/ownership role, not a junior team role.
Represent NK within your school, college or community and help introduce more young people to NK's opportunities.
Support outreach, campaigns, partner promotion and marketing initiatives that help NK reach more young people.
Create visual assets across NK's brand, including social graphics, presentations, event materials, digital assets and print.
Write newsletters, website copy, social content, event materials and other communications that sound like NK — professional, authentic and youth-focused rather than overly corporate.
Gone off to university, started a degree apprenticeship, or taking a gap year? This is our second community — a way to stay part of NK once you've moved on, built around socials and fun rather than formal career events.
You're already navigating a world of established networks and career events — so this isn't that. The NK Community is about staying connected to people who get where you started from, through socials, meetups and the odd bit of giving back to newer NK members.
The UK's most ambitious Year 12–13 students, in one room, with the universities, employers and apprenticeship providers who will shape what comes next — at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster.
Delivered in partnership by NetworKING UK — a social mobility organisation — and Gradify, the platform helping students navigate university and degree apprenticeship applications, the Future Careers Conference is the flagship event of the NK calendar: the biggest room NetworKING UK puts a stage in front of, all year.
Where you grow up, which school you attend and who your family already knows still shapes who gets a shot at the best universities, employers and apprenticeships in the UK. The Future Careers Conference exists to close that gap — putting students in front of the universities, employers and apprenticeship providers who can open doors.
Every sponsorship gives you access to 500–1,000 students, exhibition space at the venue, and branding across NK's marketing campaign, website, social media and on-site signage. Opportunity distribution is subject to participant consent.
Naming rights, main-stage branding, 10–15 minute keynote, dedicated employer networking session, 10–20 representatives.
Exhibition stand, speaking opportunity, event branding, student networking session, 8–10 representatives.
Exhibition stand, event branding, networking access, social-media exposure.
Exhibition stand space, company logo placement, website and event recognition.
Exhibition stand space, logo placement on the event website, social media mention, 2 representatives.
Ideal for smaller companies — shared exhibition stand space, logo placement, 1 representative.
Participant demographics are based on available NetworKING UK programme and event data. Figures represent the relevant reporting sample and may vary by programme.
