Less than 12 months' experience
Applicants may be entering the security, policing or counter-terrorism-related sector with limited professional experience.
← All SubgroupsTHE LEWRY MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
Investing in the next generation.
A 12-month pilot programme designed to support early-career professionals entering the security and counter-terrorism sector through structured mentorship, professional development and community engagement.
WHY LEWRY?
A programme built around the power of mentorship.
The programme is named in honour of Ben Lewry, former Managing Director of Titans Security and Mimas Training. Ben played a formative role in mentoring Josh Brown during his early career, demonstrating the long-term impact that strong mentorship can have within the industry.
The Lewry Mentorship Programme turns that experience into a structured UKCTAG initiative: helping people at the beginning of their careers build capability, confidence, industry awareness and professional networks.
Mentorship can change the trajectory of a career.The programme exists to make that opportunity more accessible to people starting out.
BEN LEWRYLegacy of mentorship & leadership
SUBGROUP LEADERSHIP
Led by Bethany Delaney.
Bethany Delaney is the Head of the Lewry Mentorship Programme, responsible for its overall leadership, direction and delivery within UKCTAG.
Head of Department
Bethany Delaney
Responsible for the development and delivery of the Lewry Mentorship Programme, with executive oversight from Joshua Brown.THE PURPOSE
Build people. Build the sector.
The programme is designed around accessible mentorship, professional standards, continuous professional development and a connected professional community.
Support
Help individuals navigate the early stages of their security or counter-terrorism career.
Guide
Provide access to experienced professionals, career guidance and industry insight.
Develop
Encourage CPD, self-directed learning and pathways into recognised or accredited learning.
Connect
Create a professional community where participants can learn from peers and mentors.
Contribute
Encourage participants to engage with UKCTAG and contribute positively to the wider sector.
Remember
Carry forward a legacy of mentorship and leadership through practical opportunity.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Early-career professionals.
The pilot is primarily aimed at people under 30 who are at an early stage of career development, while applications outside that range can be considered where they align with the early-career criteria.
Early career development
People further into their first career steps may also be considered where the programme is appropriate.
Motivation
Applicants should demonstrate commitment, interest in the sector and willingness to engage.
Shared values
Participants should align with UKCTAG’s professional values and contribute constructively to the cohort.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
More than a mentor.
The programme combines direct mentoring with learning, community and exposure to the wider professional environment.
1:1 mentoring
Where feasible, participants receive direct engagement with an experienced mentor.
Group mentoring
Shared sessions provide peer learning and broader perspectives.
Monthly webinars
Expert-led sessions on industry-relevant topics with interactive Q&A.
Self-directed learning
Curated resources and recommended pathways aligned to individual interests.
CPD development
Encouragement to record, reflect on and build professional learning.
Mentor network
Ongoing access to a professional network and support community.
COMMUNITY PLATFORM
A place to stay connected.
The proposal includes a dedicated Discord platform as the central hub for engagement and peer learning.
General ChatCommunity conversation and connection.
Industry News & InsightsSharing relevant professional developments.
Counter-Terrorism DiscussionStructured professional discussion.
Mentor Q&A / SupportQuestions, guidance and ongoing engagement.
SUCCESS & FUTURE
Build something that lasts.
The pilot is intended to provide evidence for future development rather than being an endpoint.
SUCCESSEngagement, retention, feedback and demonstrated development.
GROWTHPotential expansion of cohort sizes and future cohorts.
RECOGNITIONExploration of certification or recognition pathways.
ALUMNIPotential creation of an alumni network and longer-term community.
UKCTAG SUBGROUPS
Different expertise. One professional purpose.
Our subgroups work together to support UKCTAG's wider mission of improving counter-terrorism awareness, education, professional development and standards across the private security sector.