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Apply to be a Mentor

You've made the transition. Now help someone else make theirs.

Why Mentoring Matters

Leaving the military is one of the most significant career transitions anyone will face. Having someone who understands — who has already navigated it — makes a measurable difference.

The ROSE Network Mentoring Programme connects Service Leavers with Veterans and civilian professionals who can offer first-hand guidance on transition, career planning, and building a professional identity beyond uniform. No formal training required — just your experience and a willingness to share it.

How It Works

Simple, structured, and designed around your availability.

Sign Up

Complete the form below with your background, expertise, and the areas where you can offer guidance. We review every application.

Get Matched

We connect you with a Service Leaver based on your industry, experience, and availability. All introductions are handled by the network.

Make the Difference

Meet informally — over a coffee, a call, or at a ROSE event. Share your experience, answer questions, and help someone find their footing.

What You Can Help With

Mentoring doesn't mean having all the answers. It means having relevant experience and being willing to share it.

Career Direction

Helping Leavers understand which industries and roles suit their skills and experience.

CV & Applications

Translating military experience into language that civilian employers understand and value.

Interview Prep

Sharing what to expect from civilian interviews and how to present with confidence.

Industry Insight

Providing a realistic picture of your sector — the culture, the expectations, and how to get in.

Register as a Mentor

Complete the form below and we will be in touch. All applications are reviewed by the network before mentors are matched with Service Leavers.

Apply anonymously (OpSec). Tick this if you are in a sensitive role and need to keep your identity off the directory. Your real details are still required below so the network team can vet your application — they stay admin-only and are not shown to members or synced to HubSpot.

Photo (optional)

Upload a clear headshot. JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF up to 5MB.

Full Name

Email Address

Mobile Number

Service Background

Civilian Career Background (optional)

Current Civilian Job Title

Industry / Sector

Location

What can you help with?

Availability

LinkedIn Profile (optional) I’m not on LinkedIn — don’t show a LinkedIn button on my mentor card.

Anything else? (optional)

ICA membership

Existing ICA members are vetted by HQ already, so we only need your membership number. If you’re not (yet) an ICA member but want to support the Network as a mentor, two ICA members must vouch for you instead.

Yes — I’m a member of the Intelligence Corps Association No — I want to support the Network but I’m not an ICA member

Two ICA references

Two ICA members must vouch for you — a proposer and a seconder. We verify both with HQ before approving your application. Use their preferred contact email.

Proposer name *

Proposer email *

Seconder name *

Seconder email *

I consent to The Rose Network processing the personal data in this form to assess and manage my mentor application, in line with the Privacy Policy.

By submitting, you agree that The Rose Network may use your details to process your mentor application and — once approved — list you in the members-only mentor directory so Service Leavers can contact you directly. We rely on legitimate interest under UK GDPR. Withdraw any time by emailing info@therosenetwork.co.uk. See our Privacy Policy.

Not Ready to Mentor?

There are other ways to support Service Leavers through the network. Share an opportunity, host an event, or simply turn up to a ROSE RV and be in the room.

Other Ways to Help Get in Touch