The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Graduate Scheme / Internship (Business, HR, Comms)
0-1 yearSkills to master
- Professional communication, basic project support, understanding organisational dynamics, time management.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivered assigned tasks on time and to a good standard during your scheme.
- Received positive feedback on your teamwork and willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated an interest in how businesses manage change and people.
- 2
Project Administrator / Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Organisational skills, managing project documentation, scheduling, stakeholder communication (basic), problem-solving.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed administrative aspects of multiple projects.
- Proactively identified and resolved minor project issues.
- Received praise for your attention to detail and ability to keep things organised.
- 3
Internal Communications Assistant
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Drafting clear and engaging communications, understanding different audience needs, managing communication channels, content creation.
You're ready to move on when
- Produced high-quality written content for internal audiences.
- Understood how to tailor messages for different employee groups.
- Demonstrated an ability to work with various teams to gather information.


