
Dedicated Returner Programmes
Employer-run schemes designed to support people as they transition back into the workplace after a career break.
Back to OpportunitiesDedicated Returner Programmes
FDM Group
A seven-week training programme with specialist instruction, IT and business knowledge development, and leadership coaching, followed by placement as an FDM Consultant with one of FDM's 400+ clients for a minimum of two years.
Accenture
A 10-week internship for experienced managers returning to tech: five weeks of comprehensive interpersonal and technical training, followed by a project-based assignment.
Deloitte
A supported hire route for professionals with a 2+ year career break, across Audit & Assurance, Risk Advisory, Tax, Financial Advisory, Consulting, IT Services and HR.
Vodafone
A six-month paid programme with flexible working, spanning Technology, Commercial, HR, Finance, Legal, External Affairs, Customer Operations and Business Intelligence & Analytics roles.
IBM
A global paid returnship for technical professionals, with projects matched to expertise and interests, access to the latest tools, a dedicated mentor, and potential for full-time employment afterwards.
KPMG
An audit-focused returnship with genuine flexibility (3-4 days a week, remote options, a shorter working day option), one month of training plus one month of shadowing, then a placement on a fixed-term contract with potential for a permanent role.
dxw
A digital agency supporting the public sector, offering opportunities in commercial operations, delivery and strategy on an initial 3-6 month contract with potential for a permanent position.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
A returners programme for career-break returners seeking full-time permanent roles, with various positions in AWS Sales and Marketing across London and EU offices.
EY
A 12-week supported route for people with a 2-10 year career break, with specialised inductions and peer coaching with fellow returners, across Advisory, Assurance, People Services, Tax and Transactions.
4D Data Centres
A colocation, connectivity and cloud provider offering a return-to-work internship with roles in technical support, software development, marketing, accounting and sales.
PwC
A six-month paid senior internship targeting senior professional women, including a week-long induction, a Partner Sponsor, team shadowing and real client projects, with potential for a permanent role.
Capgemini
A six-month returnship for people with a 2+ year career break, with coaching, mentoring and a community of returners, in Project/Programme Management, Business Analysis, Software Engineering, Management Consulting and Cyber Security.
QA
Two-fold support combining a returner placement with a reskilling opportunity into training delivery, including TAP-accredited training, a phased three-month settling period with buddy support, and flexible contracts.
Babcock
A STEM returners programme for engineers of all experience levels, with extensive 1:1 support, group training, a technical refresher and soft-skills confidence building, across Marine, Land, Aviation and Nuclear sectors.
Cloudflare
An 18-week paid internship (via the Path Forward programme) for experienced professionals with a 2+ year caregiving break, including a skills revamp, resume building and peer connections.
Sopra Steria
A European digital transformation leader that welcomes returner applications, with an emphasis on entrepreneurial culture and flexible working.
Sage
A flexible working culture with part-time, between-school-hours, term-time and remote working options, comprehensive inductions and training, and an apprenticeship programme open to all ages.
American Express
An up to 22-month programme for returning software engineers with a Java focus, including mentor pairing, self-led learning time and a collaborative team environment.
Nigel Frank
A 16-week paid returnship (Diversity in Dynamics), partnered with Microsoft, with extensive Dynamics 365 training and hands-on practical experience, placed with a Microsoft Gold partner with an expectation of a permanent offer afterwards.
Shell
A six-month programme for people with a 12+ month career break, requiring three days a week in the office, across IT Project Management, IT Advisory, Corporate Accounting & Treasury Management, Geology & Geophysics and Reservoir Engineering.
Virgin Money
A 13-week paid professional internship (ReCareer) with returner coaching, mentoring, tailored induction, technical training and a buddy system, with a particular interest in Technology backgrounds.
Meta (Facebook)
A pathway programme offering training and support for the transition back into work, with opportunities for role advancement afterwards.
Bank of England
A six-month paid placement run in partnership with Women Returners, for people with a 2+ year career break, across the Prudential Regulation Authority, Legal Directorate and Technology Directorate, with a possible permanent role afterwards.
Fidelity International
A 20-week paid returnship (New Horizons) in the Global Platform and Advisory business, with potential for a permanent position afterwards.
HSBC
A programme for technologists with a 12+ month career break, including an exclusive returner event, tailored induction, a live project placement from day one, and buddy, mentor and work-coach support.
Ofcom
A six-month paid programme run in partnership with Women Returners, for people with a 2+ year career break, across Policy, Spectrum, Enforcement, Economics and Law.
UBS
A permanent-position hire route with additional support for people with a 2+ year career break, with full-time and part-time options across London and Switzerland.
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