Welcome to the OP Careers Network

Online careers support, mentoring, advice and news

Rachel Dare

OP Liaison Officer

The OP Network works with the Pocklington School Foundation Careers & Business Network to offer careers support and inspiration both in school and beyond. Whether you're taking your first steps in the world of work, looking for a fresh challenge, or need advice about a mid-career change of direction, you've come to the right place.

Sign up as a volunteer mentor to provide careers support to others or find the perfect person to guide you through your career conundrum, You can also keep up to date with careers news and pick up top tips from our career guides. Or click here to join the PSF Careers & Business Network.

Careers News

OP delays retirement to help with the fuel crisis

Brian Madderson (53-63) has had to put retirement on hold and continue his work with the Petrol Retailers Association and Retail Motor Industry Federa… More...

Careers & Business Network helps trainee vet secure work placement at racing yard

The PSF Careers & Business Network came to the assistance of trainee vet Livia Dytham (09-19) recently when she requested help to find a racing yard t… More...

OP Entrepreneur remains focused on healthcare solutions

Entrepreneur and OP Simon Hudson explains how his business, Kinata Ltd, is helping GPs treat patients more quickly. More...

Design innovation leader gives insights at virtual Pocklington School Business Network event

Pocklington School welcomed OP, Professor Steven Kyffin (70-77), Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business & Enterprise) of Northumbria University to its latest C… More...

OP Abi Dee's fashion boutique voted one of the best in the UK

OP Abi Dee's Beverley women's fashion boutique has been voted one of the top 30 independent boutiques in the UK by readers of Grazia magazine. More...

Top enterprise award and business growth for OP firm

OP brothers Josh and Lewis Papa have won a top enterprise award for their Pocklington-based business Apex Mortgages & Protection UK. More...

OP leads the way in sustainable business

OP Zanna Van Dijk and her business partner's eco-friendly swimwear company has received Government recognition as a sustainable business and named in … More...

OP law firm set for growth

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Careers and Business Network goes virtual in the covid era

After lockdown halted its face-to-face events programme back in March 2020, The Pocklington School Foundation Careers & Business Network took to Zoom … More...

McNamara scores on debut for Hull FC

OP Ben McNamara (16-20) made an excellent start to his career at top flight Rugby League club Hull FC, when he scored a try on his debut appearance fo… More...

Mentoring and Careers Support

About mentoring

Use these search boxes to find and message a potential OP mentor in an industry, function, or location of interest to you. You may be looking for a long-term mentoring relationship for ongoing career support or you may just need specific advice on an ad hoc basis. Your mentoring request could be for an email exchange, Zoom chat or coffee and could relate to university choice, work experience, career change, relocation, setting up a business or returning to work after parental leave. If you can’t find an immediate match, try adjusting your search criteria or browse the featured mentors below.