The Juniper Foundation
We are proud to launch the The Juniper Training & Development Foundation in honour of the late Bob Juniper, former Senior Partner of DCP.
Bob spent his entire working life with the practice, joining as a trainee and rising through the ranks to lead the practice. Endlessly interested, he never stopped learning and developing his own expertise, encouraging and mentoring others to do the same throughout his long tenure. Bob’s leadership helped shape DCP into the strong multi‑disciplinary practice it is today — and his example sets the standard for our future.
The Foundation celebrates his legacy and will support a structured five‑year programme aligned with our business plan, ensuring every member of the team has the opportunity to learn, progress, and flourish to help secure the future of DCP.
What the Foundation Will Deliver
A on-going stream of new talent • An apprentice in every office from 2026 • A structured programme including induction bootcamps, discipline rotations, office exchanges, and ‘in at the deep end’ presentation experience
A culture of continuous learning • Support for qualifications at all levels • Opportunities to develop secondary specialisms • Recognition and reward for those investing in their growth • Protected time and resources for structured learning • Shared knowledge through reports and reviews • Clear guidance on skills and behaviours needed for progression
Professional support and mentoring • A formal APC support policy • A mentoring framework for all staff — including reverse mentoring on emerging technologies.
Learning from experience • A safe, constructive approach to lessons learnt • One‑to‑one feedback loops and practice‑wide knowledge sharing
Consistent development across all offices • A unified Knowledge Bank programme • Quarterly CPD reviews and targeted learning plans
Inspiring the next generation • Outreach to schools, careers events, work experience placements, and a commitment to providing apprenticeships in each office.
The Juniper Foundation is an investment in every one of us. A commitment to helping our people grow, succeed, and build long, fulfilling careers at Daniel Connal Partnership.
