Last chance to apply for Manchester Gold
23 Mar 2026
Applications close on Friday 3 April for the spring intake of our mentoring scheme
Manchester Gold, our flagship mentoring scheme, connects mentors and mentees from across the University, empowering colleague growth and encouraging the sharing of invaluable experience.
Last year’s Your Voice Matters survey showed that only 47% of respondents feel their career aspirations are being met, and just 55% have regular conversations about their personal and professional development. Due to your feedback, and alongside high demand, we opened two intakes for the scheme; one in spring, and one in autumn.
A current Manchester Gold mentor:
"It helps me to recognise the wealth of experience I have, which has a positive impact on my own self-confidence."
Apply to be a Mentor
Becoming a Mentor is a fantastic development opportunity and supports not only a colleagues’ career but your own too. We invite colleagues of all levels to become Mentors, and offer comprehensive training that explores tools and skills to help you if you’re a first time Mentor, or just want a refresh.
Apply to be a Mentee
Colleagues join the scheme seeking mentorship in various areas, including career direction, promotion support, leadership development, project management, communication skills, grant applications, research income, evidencing teaching excellence, confidence building and more.
Further information
- Manchester Gold StaffNet site
- The results of our 2025 Your Voice Matters survey contributed to us opening two cycles of Manchester Gold. Don’t forget to complete this year’s survey and see what impact your voice can have.
- Check out our other learning and development opportunities available for colleagues.