The Outsiders Perspective Spring Programme 2026

The Outsiders Perspective; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accelerator programme in Greater London is seeking skilled professionals of colour aiming to transition into the luxury, fashion, beauty, and media industries. This fully-funded programme offers six expert-led workshops and a networking event, providing invaluable industry experience and connections. Applicants must be UK residents, passionate about these sectors, and able to commit to the workshop schedule. It’s a unique opportunity worth over £10k and highly competitive, with only the best applicants selected.

Benefits

Fully funded programme worth over £10k

Access to luxury fashion industry networks

Personalised mentorship

Qualifications

• Professionals of colour with 2+ years of experience in HQ roles.
• Must be a UK resident with right to work.
• Passionate about transitioning into luxury, fashion, beauty and media.

Responsibilities

• Attend 6 expert-led workshops in Central London.
• Participate in a networking event with industry leaders.

Skills

Knowledge of luxury, fashion, beauty and media sectors

Ability to attend workshops

Strong communication skills

Job description

About the Programme

Our one of a kind Accelerator Programme is created for skilled professionals of colour with 2+ years of experience in HQ roles like, finance, HR, legal, marketing, digital, eCommerce, supply chain, strategy, analytics, aiming to transition into the luxury, fashion, beauty and media industries.

Programme Overview:

Learn: Participate in 6 expert led workshops led by industry leaders from leading brands: Chanel, Burberry, Harrods, dunhill and Paul Smith to name a few. As well as our signature Network Event to meet leaders and talent acquisition.

Mentorship: Receive unprecedented personalised guidance to support your career shift through CV workshops, interview preparation and insider knowledge.

Resources: Access luxury fashion industry networks and leading employers.

Requirements:

Person of colour, currently working outside the luxury, fashion, beauty and media sectors.

Passionate about and knowledgable about transitioning into these sectors.

Commitment to attend 6 evening workshops and a networking event in central London.

UK resident with the right to work.

Programme Details:

Workshops

(Times: 6.30pm - 9pm)

Location: Central London

Tuesday 14th April

Wednesday 15th April

Tuesday 21st April

Tuesday 28th April

Wednesday 29th April

Wednesday 6th May

Programme Network Event: Monday 11th May, 5.30pm – 9.30pm

Each exclusive seat on our fully-funded programme is worth over £10k and offers a unique chance to gain invaluable industry experience, connect with top professionals, and build your network. We receive in excess of 600 applications per programme and only the best will be selected.

Apply now to take the first step toward a career in luxury, fashion, beauty and media!