Careers Guidance & Networking

Eleanor (Mitre 2008-13) is a Producer for GB News. She graduated from Loughborough University in 2016 with a degree in Politics, and later returned to Repton as a Sports Assistant and then Marketing Assistant. Eleanor received a gold standard diploma in 2018 in her NCTJ journalism course, and went on to join Triangle News press agency as a news reporter,  honing her writing skills for national newspapers. This won her the Denis Cassidy Award for Best Young Talent at the National Association for Press Agencies Awards. In 2018 she became a TV and Radio correspondent for the Daily Mail and in 2022 became a reporter for The Sun covering the Queen’s death, the Women’s Football World Cup and the war in Ukraine. With a passion to go into TV, Eleanor joined GB News in 2024 as a News Producer.

Ruth Millington (Field 2000-05) is an art historian, curator and author, specialising in modern and contemporary art. She has written for various publications, including The i newspaper, The Telegraph, Radio Times and BBC Online. She has been featured as an art expert on TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast, Woman's Hour, Sky Arts and ITV News. Her first book Muse (Penguin 2022) uncovers the hidden figures behind art history's masterpieces. She is also an advocate for teaching Art History to children, leading her to write This Book Will Make You An Artist, published by Nosy Crow in 2024.

Molly (Mitre 2012-17) and Joshua (Priory 2015-20) graduated from Repton in 2017 and 2020 respectively, and continued on to university. Dissatisfied with the typical work routine, Molly, her partner Alex and Josh set out to offer a burger option in the student area of Birmingham. Molly and Alex ran the business, whilst Josh worked part time completing his degree in Business. Burger-Me-Up or BMU has quickly grown, adding a takeaway site after only six months of trading, then taking over a street food kitchen in Solihull. In October 2024, they opened their brand new site in Stirchley. 

Hannah Bond (Field 2013-18) is a Tailoring, Marketing and Creative Assistant working at Norton & Sons, Savile Row. She graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BA in Fashion Design and has since been involved in the exciting world of bespoke tailoring. During her time at Repton School, she found a true love for designing and making garments and since leaving, she won the Fashanne Womenswear Design Award, began a coat-making apprenticeship, designed and made racing kits for the Mille Miglia in Italy and has launched the new Norton & Sons Tailoring For Women line. Hannah has a true passion for design work and would love to help out ORs interested in the fashion field.

Rohan (Priory 2016-20) and Thomas (Orchard, 2015-20) both graduated from Repton in 2020, where they had first met and acknowledged the alignment of their morals and shared desire to change the world. Rohan became a Holistic Health and Fitness Coach, whereas Thomas went on to become a filmmaker and photographer. Their combined passions allowed for the creation of ‘The Mission Planet’, guided by the philosophy "Be the change you wish to see in the world". Operating as a Video Production company, their cleverly woven social media storytelling doesn't just capture hearts, it fuels fundraising endeavours. Their current focus is on raising funds for the Baladi Mabsut Dog Sanctuary in Cairo, Egypt. This sanctuary is a haven for rescued street dogs, offering them a lifetime of safety, care and love.2020, where they met and acknowledged the alignment of their morales and shared desire to change the world. Rohan became a Holistic Health and Fitness Coach whereas Thomas went on to become a filmmaker and photographer. Their combined passions allowed for the creation of The Mission Planet to be born guided by the philosophy "Be the change we wish to see in the world". Operating as a Video Production company, their cleverly woven social media storytelling doesn't just capture hearts; it fuels fundraising endeavors. Their current focus is on raising funds for the Baladi Mabsut Dog Sanctuary in Cairo, Egypt. This sanctuary is a haven for rescued street dogs, offering them a lifetime of safety, care, and love. 

Ire (Latham 2003-05) is the co-founder and co-owner of Ikoyi Restaurant in London. Jeremy (chef) and Ire started the restaurant seven years ago. We are looking to grow the business in the next few years by opening other venues.