Develop Your Leadership Skills & Fast Track Your Career Progression

Our Chapter Leads are the leaders of our BYP Community - our community of black young professionals and your peers.

Our BYP Community Groups bring our community together under a strong sense of shared purpose.

We’re Changing the Black Narrative

As the famous old saying goes
“If you want to go fast go alone but if you want to go far, go together”
~ Unknown.

What are the Benefits of Being a Chapter Lead?

  • Accelerate the growth of your professional network
  • Fast track your career progression
  • Increase your earning potential
  • Develop your leadership skills
  • Gain exposure as a trailblazer who drives positive change for young black professionals

Benefits of Leading a BYP Chapter

Accelerate the growth of your professional network:

Expand your connections rapidly, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations.

Fast track your career progression:

Propel your career forward swiftly, achieving milestones and reaching your goals sooner.

Incerase your earning potential:

Boost your income possibilities, leveraging your skills and expertise for higher-paying roles.

Develop your leadership skills:

Cultivate your ability to lead effectively , inspiring and guiding others towards success.

Gain exposures as a trailblazers who drives positive change for young black professionals:

Positive yourself as a leader in championing progress and empowerment within the community

What do you do as a chapter lead?

The primary purpose of a Chapter Lead is to Curate, Convene, Connect and Counsel.
The 4Cs framework of being a Chapter Lead.

4C's

Curate

Develop and curate engaging events, workshops, and networking opportunities that cater to be needs and interests of black young professionals in your city or industry.

Convene

Bring the community together by organizing regular meet-ups, conferences, and forums that foster meaningful connections and collaboration.

Connect

Act as a bridge between professionals, facilitating mentorship, knowledge exchange, and career growth within the community.

Counsel

Provide guidance and support to members, addressing their challenges and offering insights to help them navigate their professional journeys.

Application Procedure

Please complete the application in one sitting. **Top tip ~ a video submission is required as part of your application process, so we encourage you to record this first and have it ready to upload. You’ll receive a follow up email to upload your video

Once your application has been completed and reviewed you’ll receive an email with next steps.

If you have any questions, please send an email to community@bypnetwork.co.uk and one of our Community Managers will be delighted to support you

Chapter Lead Form

Our chapter leads are the driving force behind our organisation, serving as individual leaders within their cities! Beyond the essentials role they play in uniting Black professionals, our Chapter Leads actively curate a vibrant community experience through a diverse range of events.