Companies

Deloitte

Deloitte offers integrated services that include Audit and Risk Advisory, Tax, Consulting and Financial Advisory. Our approach combines insight and innovation from multiple disciplines with global business and industry expertise to help our clients excel anywhere in the world.

PwC

Our values define how we do things. And our purpose is why we exist - now more than ever - to build trust in society and solve important problems for our clients and our communities. In a world we no longer recognise, we need to rely on the strength and agility of our people to help us to navigate these uncertain times. We're committed to ensuring that care and our people's wellbeing remains central to our culture. While we may not know what’s ahead, we can do all we can to help shape the future. As we continue to navigate this unprecedented time, it’s important that we support our people, to help them take care of themselves and to ensure the right support is available when it’s needed. For now, we ask you to join our talent network and stay in touch with what’s happening in real time, including new possibilities as they arise. Visit our website for more information on how we’re responding to this pandemic and what changes we’re making to our recruitment process. Stay safe and stay connected in this rapidly changing world. About PwC Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. Opportunities to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything What we do We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them. What we offer ‘Dress for your day’ policy At PwC our culture drives our success and gives us a sustainable advantage, and we want to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to work in a way that works best for them and help them become the best that they can be. To support our flexible work environment we’ve evolved our dress code policy to “dress for your day”. This reflects the trust we have in our employees to decide what they think is appropriate given their daily responsibilities. Talent Network/Flexible working We’re looking for talented professionals we can deploy on a recurring basis across all areas of PwC, depending on our business needs. The way you work is up to you, whether that’s full-time, part-time, term-time or reduced hours, just let us know and we’ll try and match you to a suitable role. As well as wide ranging opportunities across our business, we have a specific need for qualified accountants to work during our busy season and a programme supporting those returning to work after a break. As a leading professional services network we’re confident we can offer outstanding training and development opportunities, exposure to multi-disciplinary teams, and support from industry-leading experts. Discover where your talent could take you and join an employer focused on helping you reach your full potential. Take the opportunity of a lifetime. Apply: www.pwc.com/uk/careers Like: www.facebook.com/PwCCareersUK Follow: www.twitter.com/PwC_UK_Careers Follow: https://www.instagram.com/pwc_uk_careers/ Join: www.linkedin.com/company/pwc-uk/careers www.youtube.com/careersPwC

Andrews Property Group

Just as our customers trust us to do the right thing as a business, you can trust us to do the right thing as an employer, valuing your contribution and guiding you to be your best. Purpose Because we are owned by two charitable trusts, our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility underpins everything we do: our everyday work contributes to helping society at home and around the world. Passion We love what we do so much, we’ve won awards for it. Andrews Property Group has been honoured by ESTA with a gold in the Best Large Lettings Group Award and silver in Best Large Estate Agency Group, as well as winning several regional awards. Potential Our training and development is tailored to each role and career path and offers hands on and structured learning, supported by your manager and team.

Barclays

Relaunch Your Career with Barclays' Encore! Return-to-Work Programme Encore!, one of Barclays’ flagship diversity and citizenship programs, helps individuals who have taken a career break prepare to re-enter the workforce. Barclays values diversity of experience and perspective among its talent and views Encore! as a way to achieve this. We are now accepting applications for Barclays’ 12-week Encore! program in our London, Birmingham and Manchester offices until 15 November, 2018. Selected participants will join the program beginning 15 January 2019 to 5 April 2019. Encore! provides returners with the opportunity to refresh their skills through leadership and development training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a paid working role for the program’s duration. Qualified candidates with strong performance are eligible to be considered for permanent roles based on availability and mutual interest. Barclays wholeheartedly embraces flexibility with their dynamic working policy giving everyone at Barclays the opportunity to integrate professional and personal lives. The program was established in 2016, and it has expanded in size and locations across India, UK, and US offices since launch. Applicant requirements: Achieved the equivalent of a VP level or above when previously in the workforce. Must have taken at least a one-year career break. Be able to commit to working full-time in the Barclays’ London, Birmingham or Manchester offices for the full 12 weeks and have an interest in a permanent position with Barclays after the program ends. For more information, visit: https://home.barclays/careers/our-programmes/encore/ Application Deadline: 15 November 2018 Please email us with any questions on the programmes: xraEncoreBIUK@barclayscorp.com

Chaucer

We are a leading speciality insurance group providing clients with proven smart risk solutions for underwriting and claims. We are based in London, with international hubs in Europe, Latin America and Asia. We are owned by China Re, a leading reinsurer in China and one of the top 10 reinsurance companies in the world.

Chubb

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. The insurance companies of Chubb serve multinational corporations, mid-size and small businesses with property and casualty insurance and services; affluent and high net worth individuals with substantial assets to protect; individuals purchasing life, personal accident, supplemental health, homeowners, automobile and other specialty insurance coverage; companies and affinity groups providing or offering accident and health insurance programs and life insurance to their employees or members; and insurers managing exposures with reinsurance coverage. With $150 billion in assets and $37 billion of gross written premiums in 2014* on a pro forma basis, Chubb’s core operating insurance companies maintain financial strength ratings of AA from Standard & Poor’s and A++ from A.M. Best. Chubb’s parent company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide.

Duchy of Lancaster

The Duchy of Lancaster is a private estate owned by Her Majesty The Queen, as Duke of Lancaster. The rural estates consist of 18,484 hectares of land in England and Wales and comprise commercial, agricultural and residential properties, the majority of which are in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire. Additionally the Duchy has a significant commercial property portfolio largely in the Savoy precinct off the Strand in London, a portfolio of financial investments and a small urban residential portfolio.

EY

EY Reconnect is our programme for career returners, providing a bridge for professionals to re-enter the workplace after an extended career break. What is EY Reconnect? EY Reconnect is a 12-week programme which offers a supported route back into work following a career break of between two and 10 years. You’ll benefit from specialised inductions and coaching as part of a peer group of fellow returners. It’s an opportunity for you to reconnect with your career, your previous experience and expertise within business. You’ll join client teams in one of our business areas: Advisory Assurance People Services Tax Transactions What background and past experience is needed for EY Reconnect? You’ll have worked at manager level or above, with a background in professional services, consultancy, financial services, technology or a related industry. It’s not all about your technical experience. EY Reconnect is an opportunity to join an inclusive and diverse workplace where we encourage creativity and flexibility. It’s not just something we talk about – the skills you’ve acquired from your career break will be celebrated and valued as much as those from your professional CV. Which locations are available? Our 2019 EY Reconnect programme offers opportunities in various locations, depending on the business area you’re applying to. Discover our office locations around the UK. Why EY? We’re building the workplace of the future – smarter, more inclusive, more dynamic and more flexible – motivated by a sense of purpose. We’re continually investing in our people, offering you a range of experiences and assignments to inspire your professional development and help you move closer to your long-term goals. Brilliant people from different backgrounds are already thriving in our business, and we’re continuing to build a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can feel they belong. In fact, our recent accreditations include Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies, Times Top 50 Employers for Women, Top 10 Employers for Working Families, Stonewall Top Employer, and Business in the Community’s Best Employers for Race. We also have a range of well-established, thriving employee networks across the business, and are recognised as a Mental Health First Aid Champion and a Social Mobility Champion.

FCA Careers

Hamilton and Hare

Hamiliton and Hare - The British brand that set out to give men's underwear and loungewear the respect it deserves. We believe in the importance of underwear. As the first thing you put on and the last thing you take off, it shouldn't be an afterthought. Designed in London and made using small scale producers in England and Portugal, quality and fit are top priority.

Home Office

At the Home Office, we help to ensure that the country is safe and secure. In fact, we’ve been looking after our citizens since 1782. Our work creates a whole range of interesting and exciting challenges for our people, and we truly value their expertise. So, naturally, we support their careers and aim to evolve their skills with tools and training. Because of the sheer breadth of our activities, there’s ample opportunity to move around our organisation. For instance, you could work across policy, corporate services or any number of operational roles all over the UK. But wherever our people are based, we’re united by a sense of pride – as we’re helping to keep people of the UK safe every day. If you’re supportive and dedicated, the kind of person with a tenacious spirit and uncompromising values, you’ll find yourself in good company.

innocent Drinks

innocent started with a simple mission: to make drinks that make it easy to do yourself some good. In 1999 we concocted a few smoothies in our kitchen and tested them on people at a music festival; today we’re blending every type of fruit & veg under the sun and selling drinks right across Europe. We have great ambitions: to show the world that you can build a successful business that cares about more than just profit, and to leave things better than we find them. We’re proud to call ourselves Europe’s favourite little healthy drinks company, but we’re still growing. And that means we need more brilliant people who share our ambition, to join in with the next, most exciting, part of our story.

KPMG

Our Tax, Pensions and Legal Services practice has designed a return to work programme to target qualified Tax and Pensions professionals who are looking for flexibility, allowing them to balance their commitments at home with a return to work. This includes people who may have taken time out from work and are now looking for opportunities to return to a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. The programme will support individuals in roles that are structured around agile working arrangements, with a focus on bridging the skills gap and building confidence to return to the workplace environment. We have roles across several KPMG UK office locations, or, for the right person we can consider remote home based working.

Lloyd's

Lloyd's is the world's leading insurance market, providing specialist insurance services in over 200 countries and territories globally. Lloyd's is a society of members, both corporate and individual, who underwrite in syndicates on whose behalf professional underwriters accept risk. The Corporation of Lloyd's oversees and provides services to support the market and promotes Lloyd's around the world.

Man Group

We are an active investment management firm focused on delivering attractive performance and client portfolio solutions, deploying the latest technology across our business to help ensure we stay at the forefront of our evolving industry. We provide long-only, alternative and private markets products on a single and multi-manager basis. We develop bespoke solutions and fund of hedge fund services which utilise the firm's advanced technology, infrastructure and expertise. We continuously invest in technology, talent and research as we strive to deliver the best results for our clients. At Man Group we pride ourselves on the quality of our people. We seek to attract and retain the best people, and to ensure everyone at Man Group has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

McLaren Racing Limited

McLaren Group is globally renowned as one of the world’s most illustrious high-technology brands. Since the formation of McLaren Racing in 1963, McLaren has been pioneering and innovating in the competitive world of Formula 1, forging a formidable reputation which has seen the racing team win 20 World Championships and over 180 races.

Met Office

Through world-leading science and cutting-edge technology, through idea generation and enthusiasm, we collaborate to challenge the ordinary every day because we believe in the best. The best for our customers, the best for your career. One area of the Met Office cannot function without the others. Our engineers keep data flowing; our science and scientific software engineers make data meaningful; and our sales, marketing, consultancy and communications professionals ensure that our forecasts and meteorological products and services reach our customers. The breadth and depth of our work is incredibly varied but whatever area you work in, you’ll be challenged, developed and fascinated in a career where whatever you do, your work will make a valuable contribution to the bigger picture. A career to be proud of.

Nando's

It all started in 1987, in a suburb of Johannesburg called Rosettenville. A man named Fernando Duarte invited Robbie Brozin to a humble eatery to try some mouth-watering PERi-PERi chicken. The rest, as they say, is history. Five years later, Nando’s landed in the UK. When it did, we made a decision: to put as much passion into our people, as we do our chicken. That’s because, as extraordinary as it may sound, chicken alone doesn’t make us who we are. It’s the people that make the chicken.

Nationwide Building Society

We’re the world's largest building society as well as one of the largest savings providers and the second largest mortgages provider in the UK. As a major provider of current accounts, credit cards, ISAs and personal loans, we have over 15 million members who can manage their finances in branch, via the mobile app, on the telephone, internet and post. Headquartered in Swindon with administration centres based in Northampton, Bournemouth and Dunfermline, with a number of call centres across the UK, we have around 18,000 employees. Built on the understanding that we are stronger together than separately, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and advocating flexible working policies that support work-life balance. As a mutual, we’re owned by and run for the benefit of our members, not shareholders. Whether you are a candidate or colleague, we always aim to ensure that you positively experience what defines and differentiates us. Doing so allows us to recruit, develop and retain a workforce that at every level reflects the diversity of our members and the communities in which we operate. We’re also proud to be a founder member of the Equality and Human Rights’ Commission’s Working Forward Campaign and have a made a public commitment to HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter.

Nomura

At Nomura diversity is critical to our success and we harness the value and perspectives that our employees different work and family experience and backgrounds bring to our firm. Your past experience is invaluable to us. Which is why, in partnership with Inclusivity Partners, we are launching our first returners programme for Technology professionals. Who Are We? Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries with head offices in Asia. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant Banking. What is on offer? The Technology Returner programme will be based in our London office and is designed for experienced IT professionals who are ready to build on previous skills and experience and want to embrace new opportunities ahead. The paid programme commences on April 29th and finishes on the 19th July 2019. Whilst there is no guarantee of a permanent position, it is our goal, and therefore there will be genuine consideration for an opportunity at the end of the programme depending on business needs and availability of appropriate opportunities. This programme is a great opportunity to learn new skills, build a new network and gain exposure to exciting projects in a truly global financial services organisation. We are looking for Returners to join us who have previous experience as IT Business Analysts, IT Project Managers, and Developers. The specific opportunities on offer include: IT Strategic Projects Manager, CTO Office IT Software Engineer IT Business Analyst Team Leader IT Security Consultant IT Project Manager Hybrid IT Project Manager/IT Business Analyst The programme is open to women and men who have had a career break of at least 18 months and have a minimum number of 5 years professional experience. You will need to be able to work in our City based London office for the duration of the programme and be eligible to work in the UK from April 2019 to July 2019. Opportunities are available on a 4 or 5 days a week basis pending your preference. How will I be supported? Our goal is to support you back into the workplace and get a taste of a career in a global investment bank. You will have the support of your line manager, your coach and your buddy. We also have employee networks that you can join to build your network across the firm. Prior to and during the 12 weeks you will be provided with a pre-commencement coaching and training day from Inclusivity, a one day induction to our organisation, three personal coaching sessions delivered by Inclusivity’s specialist coach, and relevant technical training for your role. Read more at our Diversity & Inclusion website. Remuneration and Benefits Each opportunity will have a salary, aligned with market rates. You will also have access during the programme to other Nomura services such as emergency childcare and adult dependent care, fitness centre, onsite restaurant and onsite GP, nurse and dental practice. How to Apply For more information on each individual role please visit Inclusivity’s website at https://inclusivity.co.uk/nomura We are here to help you through the application process. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us. Submit your C.V. and cover letter online by Tuesday 5th March at the latest. Please ensure that your C.V. shows a career break of at least 18 months immediately preceding the date of application for the programme. To help us get to know you better, include in your cover letter why you've taken a break from work and include what motivates you and why you want to return to IT and please place this cover letter in the same document as your CV. If you are shortlisted Inclusivity will be in touch with you to organise the first interview.

Paddy Power Betfair

Paddy Power Betfair is a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange. We operate five leading brands; Paddy Power, Betfair, Sportsbet, FanDuel and TVG, which have over five million customers worldwide. Our mission is to bring excitement to life for every single one. We run some of the world’s most exciting online sports betting and gaming brands, powered by sophisticated in-house technology, innovative products and creative marketing and sporting partnerships. We employ over 7000 people from Los Angeles to Melbourne, via Dublin and London, and our people are linked by their competitiveness, agility, integrity and a relentless customer focus.

Reignite Academy

THE REIGNITE ACADEMY Opportunities for Lawyers: London, Surrey, Birmingham & Bristol The Reignite Academy provides opportunities for experienced lawyers to return to the profession after a career hiatus, through a six month paid programme of training and work experience. We are now thrilled to announce that we are open for applications for our third programme following the success of our original pilot and second programme. The Programme Qualified lawyers who trained with city firms and who have taken a break from their careers will be invited to join a six month programme with one of the eight participating firms. The application process launches in September and successful applicants will begin work in January 2020. The doors will be open to people who have taken a complete career break and also to those who have been under-employed or taken positions considerably below their potential. Applicants need not have trained at one of the founder firms and will be provided with a comprehensive induction, training and coaching programme to support their return. This programme is unique as it allows for 4-day a week working plus the possibility of some homeworking once the programme is underway depending which firm you join. Areas of expertise There are multiple positions available for returning lawyers across a wide range of practice areas including: Anti-trust/Competition Banking & Finance Derivatives & Structured Finance Funds Asset Finance Commercial Law Commercial Litigation Corporate - Broad interest in this area across public M&A/ECM, private M&A, joint ventures, private equity Data Privacy Financial Services Regulatory Labour & Employment Law Tax Investment Management Shipping Litigation Private Client – interested in candidates from top tier private client practices. After initial screening, successful applicants will be invited to a face to face workshop where they will have the opportunity to learn more about what’s involved. Coaching on interview preparation, CV writing and LinkedIn profiling will also be provided. Successful candidates will be offered a six month contract with their chosen member firm. The Academy will then focus on delivering the right training to candidates in order to make their six month experience a success. Whilst there is no guarantee of a permanent placement at the end of the six months, it is the goal of the programme with 85% of previous programme participants receiving an ongoing offer of employment. What support is on offer? The programme is designed to be a supportive way for you to return to your career. Support is available at each step of the way. First interviews include guidance and coaching on career plans, prior to shortlisting candidates are invited to a Bootcamp that covers CV advice, interviewing skills and updates on the legal industry as well as hearing from this year’s participants, pre-commencement there is a training day for those offered a position, and during the programme you will have access to your own executive coach who will provide you with 1to1 coaching sessions. In addition you will be part of a cohort of people who are all in similar career stages to yourself, providing you with a great support network. What candidates said about the pilot programme? “This is an incredible opportunity to get my city career back on track: everyone involved has been able to see beyond what looks like a strangely shaped CV and unusual career path. And yet for me, taking a break enabled me to come back stronger. I’m grateful for the chance and can’t wait to get started.” “I can’t believe that people were willing to look at me with such a long gap on my CV. And I’m so incredibly grateful and excited” PLEASE APPLY BY OCTOBER 20TH 2019 Read all about why this opportunity might be right up your street here. All your questions and answers about the programme are answered here.

Rentokil Initial

Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives. We protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risks of poor hygiene. We enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of our customers’ brands. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control services provider. Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider. Ambius is the world’s leading commercial provider of plants and scenting. We have over 1800 local service teams across the world covering 91% of global GDP in over 90 of the world’s 100 largest cities across North America, Europe, UK and the Rest of World, Asia and the Pacific. Operating in 70 countries, approximately 90% of our revenues are derived outside of the UK.

Santander UK

Applications for the Returnships programme are now closed. Santander’s returnships programme is all about recognising the valuable skills and abilities you’ve developed in your working life so far. If you’re a professional and you’re looking to return from a career break of more than one year, this programme is for you. What are they offering? It is a flexible 20-week scheme, during which you will have all the help you need to ease back into your career. That will include on-the-job technical training along with coaching to develop your soft skills. What's more, you will have a dedicated mentor on hand, ready to guide you and answer any questions you might have as you continue on your career journey. If you have been on a career break for one year or more and are now ready to put the skills you have developed to good use, we will support you in making this happen. If you are one of the successful new starters, your first day with us will be Monday 25thFebruary 2019 in our Triton Square office in London. Your first week with us will be focused on getting to know Santander and our business. You will be introduced to your buddy and line manager, and welcomed into the 20-week programme by the Diversity & Inclusion and Talent teams. Who are they looking for? Santander are currently recruiting for three different positions; Project Manager, Business Analyst and VP for Coverage Areas. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the management of large scale multi-disciplinary programmes across the Group, influencing policy and strategy, to maximise the impact on shareholder value to the agreed business case. Alongside this, the role will involve collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners as determined by the project. As a Business Analyst, you will work collaboratively with business stakeholders to ensure delivery of key management and performance information to support day-to-day service delivery. Our VP for Coverage Areas role sits within Santander Global Corporate Bank, where you will ensure that all regulatory and governance requirements are met, and desk processes and procedures are followed, including the maintenance of client management information. Why Santander? With over 150 years of experience, Santander has built a strong, international presence, with more branches worldwide than any other bank. Dedicated to making things simple, personal and fair for their customers, their aim is to become the best bank in the UK, and they know they can’t make it happen without their people. That’s why they promote an environment where everyone counts. Santander is committed to being fully inclusive and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Through their partnerships and employee led networks they seek to empower everyone to develop their full potential. They are proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers by the Top Employers Institute since 2012, as well as The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2018 and The Top 50 Employers for Social Mobility 2018. How to apply You can find more information about the programme, roles and application process, in addition to support on updating your CV and interview skills, via this link: https://www.santanderjobs.co.uk/returnships/about-our-programmes.html Applications for roles will close on 10th September 2018. If your online application is successful, a member of the resourcing team will contact you via telephone to discuss your experience and the opportunity in more detail. If you are successful following your call with a member of our team, you will be invited to our Recruitment Readiness day on Thursday 18th October 2018 between 9:15am and 2:30pm at: The Bloomsbury Hotel, 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN The day will give you the opportunity to explore what it's like to work at Santander. You will also meet some of the 2018 Returnees and the current team to find out more about the Returnship Programme. If you have any questions, please email resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.

Savills

Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Our experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-in-class advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions.

Shell

We’re delighted to be running our Return to Work Programme once again after a successful pilot last year. Starting in September 2019, this six-month programme is aimed at anyone who’s taken a career break of a year or more and who wants to re-immerse themselves back into professional life. Why we’ve launched this programme At Shell, we believe we can power progress together if we have a culture where different perspectives are encouraged and considered. Our success in shaping the global future of energy depends on tapping into the broadest possible range of talent. Right from the top, there’s a firmly held view at Shell that diversity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s at the very heart of the way we work: it enriches our culture, informs our ideas and shapes the connections we make, all over the world. Through engaging work that fits around your life, we’ll help you sharpen your skills, refresh your knowledge and renew your confidence – by the end of the programme, you’ll be well prepared to take your career to the next level. You’ll need to be eligible to work in the UK from September 2019 to March 2020, available to join us in the office for the equivalent of three days a week and have knowledge, skills and experience that align to at least one of the disciplines participating including: IT - (80 Strand, London/ Shell Centre, Waterloo) Exploration - (Shell Centre, London) Upstream - (Tullos, Aberdeen) Contracting & Procurement (Tullos, Aberdeen) Shipping & Maritime – (80 Strand, London / Shell Centre, Highly supportive Your manager will be a valuable source of support from start to finish. Before the project, you’ll meet up to discuss your goals, your preferred way of working, and set outcomes. Throughout the programme, they’ll provide on-the-job coaching, regular check-ins to feedback how you’re doing, and a mid-term and end-of-programme review. You’ll also have a mentor – someone from your field of professional expertise – and a buddy to help you get to know Shell. A key support feature of Shell’s programme is the opportunity to receive one-to-one coaching and group career coaching from our external providers Inclusivity. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to build your contacts and explore your priorities too – whether at monthly Lunch & Learn sessions, get-togethers with your cohort, in meetings with country leadership or at any number of our diverse networking events. The goal is to help you reintegrate into the world of work and to get a taste of a career with Shell. With guidance from your line manager, mentor and buddy, you’ll be well positioned to confidently return to work following your break. Here’s what you can expect from us: Engaging work that matches your skills. A contract for the equivalent of at least three days a week. Support from a manager who’s been trained to help you get the best out of the programme – plus a mentor and a buddy. Clear points of contact before and during your placement so you can tap into support and navigate the world of Shell. Knowledge sharing sessions and regular check-ins to see how you’re progressing. Flexibility around hours – you may well have personal priorities outside work, so we won’t expect you to work a typical 9-5. Clarity on what we expect from you; regular check ins. Practical advice with care arrangements, whether for children or anyone else you care for (via Bright Horizons, our external partners). Find answers to your questions about the programme here or APPLY NOW!

Vodafone

Are you seeking to return to work after a career break of a year of more? Rebuilding your CV. Refreshing your interview techniques. Honing key modern corporate skills. Vodafone understands how difficult returning to the workplace can be. On October 16th, Vodafone will be hosting ‘ReConnect with Vodafone’, a Returners Careers and Skills Day in their new Digital Hub in Southwark, South London. Collaborating with a range of partners from both the public and private sector, they’ll be offering free core skills workshops along with seminars from inspirational guest speakers. 2to3days will be there too! So come and meet us on the day, and hear 2to3days founder and CEO Juliet Turnbull speaking in the afternoon session. They will also be showcasing a number of Vodafone roles which you can apply to through their award-winning dedicated returners programme, ReConnect. Register for a free ticket today and take the first step to coming back to work. The future is exciting. Ready?