Black Professionals United Kingdom

Fireside Chat with Shaf Rasul
2023-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London)
Are you a Black entrepreneur in Scotland, and need some guidance on how to navigate entrepreneurship in Scotland?
Join us for an exclusive evening of inspiration and insights with one of Scotland’s most successful entrepreneurs, Shaf Rasul.
The fireside chat with Shaf Rasul aims to empower and motivate black entrepreneurs in Scotland to pursue their business dreams and achieve success.
At this event, Shaf will share his personal journey, business insights, and success secrets. The discussion will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing black entrepreneurs in Scotland and how they can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
This is a unique opportunity for aspiring and established entrepreneurs to gain valuable insights and guidance from someone who has achieved remarkable success in their field. The event is open to all black entrepreneurs in Scotland who are looking to start or grow their businesses.
About Shaf
Shaf Rasul is an Edinburgh-based IT and property entrepreneur. He is one of Scotland’s most successful businessmen and regularly features on the Sunday Times Rich List.
Shaf is a previous winner of EY (Ernst and Young) Scottish Young Entrepreneur of the Year and has ranked 19th in a Management Today survey of the UK’s top 100 entrepreneurs.
Shaf was also featured in the Asian 100, a list of the most successful members of the British Asian community. Shaf was the star of the online version of BBC Dragon’s Den. He is the business columnist for the Scottish Sun
He is also the Entrepreneur in residence at the University of Strathclyde and regularly mentors a range of businesses and entrepreneurs.

BPS North of Scotland Meet and Greet
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00
Black Professionals Scotland is excited to host our members in the North of Scotland!
Join our founder, Enoch Adeyemi, and other speakers for an exciting event packed with endless networking opportunities and interactive workshops on writing a winning CV, Interview prepping, dealing with the fear of applying for a role, general career advice, navigating salary and contract negotiations, and navigating the UK as a Black person.
.This is a one-of-a-kind experience designed to inspire and challenge you, leaving you with a renewed sense of purpose.
Event Details
Date:
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Time:
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue:
Park Inn by Radisson,
1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, AB11 6EQ, United Kingdom.

BPS Steps To Success with Tesco Bank
2023-04-26 10:00 - 15:00
The Steps To Success program seeks to provide a platform for Black ethnic minorities to be better equipped to gain full and productive employment and decent work.
Our belief in fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging for all employees is at the core of who we are. Today is an opportunity to show you we celebrate the different cultures, perspectives and backgrounds reflected in our workforce.
This event is open to recent graduates and those due to graduate in May/June of 2023.
Limited slots are available!
Please Note: Registration for this event does not guarantee your participation. You will need to send your resume and a short note (not more than 100 words) by Friday the 14th of April to events@blackprofessionalsscotland.com to be considered.
Opportunities are available in these areas
Customer Office ​
Technology Office ​
Finance Office – Lean Portfolio Management function and finance support functions

The Recruitment Event with TSB
2023-04-25 17:30 - 20:00
At this event, TSB will receive 50 attendees to discuss opportunities in Risk, Finance, Branch Banking, and Digital and IT.
There is also an optional 30-minute CV review exercise that will happen for attendees who are interested in having their CVs reviewed.

BPS Community Engagement - Managing My Money Personal Finance and Budgeting
2023-03-17 17:30 - 19:30
At this event, you will get valuable insights into the following;
How to make the most of their finances
How to build their credit score
Learn the different financial products and services available to you. Products such as Mortgage financing, Car financing, and personal loans.
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 17, 2022
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: Twitter Space
Event Link: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAxRAgRAErJl
BPS Twitter Handle – @blackprofscot

International Women's Day: #EmbraceEquity
2023-03-11 17:00 - 20:00
An interactive session that will offer a practical understanding of the intersection of gender and race.
PS: International Womens Day is a celebration for women, however, we encourage men, non-binary and allies. Everyone is welcomed!
