Career Returners

15/04/2026

New: UK: Cheadle (Hybrid). Shepherds Friendly, Supported Hiring, Senior Partnerships Executive. Starts ASAP, Apply ASAP.

Shepherds Friendly is excited to partner with Career Returners and is hiring a Senior Partnerships Executive within the Business Innovations department to join their team of talented individuals. A successful returner candidate, who has had a career break of 18 months or more will receive coaching support through the transition period from Career Returners.

About the Role

This is a strategic, partner-facing position where you will:
• Own and develop strategic partnerships
• Lead onboarding of new distribution partners
• Monitor partner performance and governance
• Support development of innovative insurance propositions
• Work cross-functionally to deliver business objectives
• Contribute to partnerships strategy and market insights

They're looking for someone with:

• Experience in partnerships, account management or business development
• Insurance sector experience
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strategic thinking with a proactive, organised approach
• Confidence presenting and explaining technical concepts

Why Shepherds Friendly?

Shepherds Friendly is a values-driven financial mutual supporting over 150,000 members across the UK, focused on delivering accessible financial solutions and putting people at the heart of everything they do.

If you're an experienced professional considering a return to work and looking for a meaningful, strategic role with strong support — they'd love to hear from you.

To find out more and to apply click on the link in the comments below.

15/04/2026

🎯 Returning to work after a break? Confidence matters

One of the biggest hurdles career returners face isn’t capability - it’s confidence in interviews.

AI‑powered mock interview platforms can help by giving you:

✔ a safe space to practise
✔ realistic interview questions
✔ personalised feedback - without judgement

Practising out loud, getting used to interview pressure, and refining your answers can make a real difference to how confident you feel walking into the real thing.

Confidence isn’t about being perfect. It’s about feeling prepared and AI can form part of that prep.

👉 Read more on the Career Returners blog (link in comments)

14/04/2026

FDM Returners Programme is specifically designed to support professionals returning to work after a career break. Having restarted over 500 careers since 2016, their Returners Team are here to support you through every stage of the journey, ensuring you have the confidence, skills, and opportunity to step back into a successful and rewarding career in business or technology.

Locations include London, Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Ireland.

For more details, head to our website

Upskilling Training + Supported Hiring Rolling application

14/04/2026

NEW: Supermums Virtual Event - 'AI Bootcamp'. 22 April (1:00pm UK time). Register by 20 April.

AI skills are becoming a hiring differentiator. Join Supermums for this half-day, hands-on Bootcamp where you can learn 10 practical ways to use AI in your job role and inside a business - so you can immediately increase your value, productivity, and employability.

For more information on the event and how to register click the link in the comments below 👇

10/04/2026

🚀 Only 2 days to go! 🙌

Registration for the Spring 2026 Return to Work Accelerator closes at midnight on 12 April - don’t miss your chance to join this powerful, confidence‑boosting programme designed especially for returning professionals.

If you’re looking for a motivating, practical push to get back to a fulfilling role, this 8‑session online group coaching programme is for you.

Here’s what you’ll get:

✨ 12 hours of expert coaching across 8 live, interactive workshops
✨ Practical exercises + tailored resources to help you move forward with clarity
✨ Rebuild professional confidence + reconnect with your strengths
✨ CV and LinkedIn optimisation, job‑search strategy & interview preparation
✨ Learn how to use AI as a return‑to‑work tool to strengthen your applications
✨ A supportive peer cohort + mini‑cohort for accountability and connection

And the best part? You’ll be joining a community of returners who get it - people who are regaining confidence, overcoming blockers, and having real “lightbulb moments” along the way.

⏰ Registration closes: 12 April at 23:59 (UK Time)

📅 Programme dates: 14 April – 16 July 2026

👉 Don’t wait - secure your place now and give your return‑to‑work journey the boost it deserves

06/04/2026

✨ Feeling lost after a career break?

You’re not alone - and you don’t have to navigate your return to work by yourself.

“The Accelerator Programme was truly a life‑changing experience for me. Before I joined, I was completely lost. I had no idea where to start, and my confidence was at rock bottom. I gained so much through the programme – skills, insights, and self-confidence! I’m filled with pride for how far I’ve come.” Nalini, previous Accelerator participant.

If this resonates with you, imagine what the next chapter of your career could look like with the right support behind you.

The Return to Work Accelerator is designed to help you rebuild confidence, identify your strengths, and take practical steps toward re‑entering the workforce.

You’ll get expert coaching, learn how to optimise your CV and LinkedIn, strengthen your networking skills, prepare for interview success, and even learn to use AI tools to boost your job search.

You’ll also become part of a supportive peer group - a community that understands the journey you’re on and will cheer you on every step of the way.

🚀 Next programme starts April 2026 and places fill quickly! Our doors to registration will close at midnight on 12 April ⏰

If you’re ready to take that first courageous step, now’s the time.

👉 Click the link in comments below to learn more and secure your place now 👇

01/04/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! Early Bird ends TODAY! 🚨

Ready to finally accelerate your return to work? This is your moment.

Join the Spring 2026 Return to Work Accelerator - an 8‑session online coaching programme designed to rebuild your confidence, sharpen your CV + LinkedIn, clarify your career direction, boost your interview skills, and help you use AI to power your job search.

✨ 12 hours of expert coaching
✨ Supportive cohort + mini‑cohort accountability
✨ Powerful tools & practical strategies
✨ Only £115 today (normally £150!)

If you've been waiting for a sign… this is it.

Secure your spot before the Early Bird disappears.

Let’s get you back to a fulfilling, confident career - you don’t have to do it alone. 💛🚀

01/04/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! Early Bird ends TODAY! 🚨

Ready to finally accelerate your return to work? This is your moment.

Join the Spring 2026 Return to Work Accelerator - an 8‑session online coaching programme designed to rebuild your confidence, sharpen your CV + LinkedIn, clarify your career direction, boost your interview skills, and help you use AI to power your job search.

✨ 12 hours of expert coaching
✨ Supportive cohort + mini‑cohort accountability
✨ Powerful tools & practical strategies
✨ Only £115 today (normally £150!)

If you've been waiting for a sign… this is it.

Secure your spot before the Early Bird disappears, link in comments below 👇

Let’s get you back to a fulfilling, confident career - you don’t have to do it alone. 💛🚀

31/03/2026

🗞️ Within the UK The Guardian and the Irish Independent today, our Co-Founder Julianne Miles shares her advice on Turning a Career Break into a Career Boost.

Drawing from her guidebook for returners, Return Journey, Julianne says:
"a career break is far from career-ending. It’s a stage of life that broadens and deepens the strengths you offer an employer. Proudly own your break rather than apologising for or hiding it. You’re returning with a host of valuable skills, like resilience, adaptability, empathy and a fresh perspective."

It's great to have partnered with Mediaplanet on these Workforce and Career Transformation reports.

To read the feature, see:
📰 UK: https://www.businessandindustry.co.uk/workforce-transformation/turning-a-career-break-into-a-career-boost/
Ireland: https://www.businessnews.ie/career-transformation/turning-a-career-break-into-a-career-boost/
🗞️ or find a copy inside the Guardian or Irish Independent today

For more advice and support on returning to work:
💪 Join our Career Returners Professional Community
📗 Read 'Return Journey: How to get back to work and thrive after a career break'

26/03/2026

✨Last chance to take part & enter our prize draw!✨

We’re heading into the final days of the Career Returners Indicator 2026, closing 31 March - and we’d love your voice to be part of it. If you haven’t taken part yet, there’s still time!

✅ Take the survey today (link in comments)

Everyone who completes the survey by 31 March will be entered into a prize draw to win a FREE place on our Spring Return to Work Accelerator group coaching programme, starting 14 April (worth £150 / £115 early bird!).

🌟 Why your contribution matters

This is the only time this year we gather insight from across the returner community.

Every response added this week helps us deepen our understanding of what returning to work really looks like in 2026.

Returners take many different routes, in different sectors, at different stages - with different challenges and opportunities. Your experience helps ensure the final report reflects that full picture.

Your perspective helps us:

🔹 Identify emerging trends
🔹 Understand where support is most needed
🔹 Highlight shifts in the return‑to‑work landscape
🔹 Build a clearer, more nuanced picture of what’s happening right now
Your experience becomes part of the evidence we draw on throughout the year

⏳ There’s still time - if you haven’t completed the survey yet, we’d really welcome your perspective before it closes.

✅ Take the survey today - link in comments below 👇

25/03/2026

🌟 Ready to Accelerate Your Return to Work? 🌟

Our Spring Return-to-Work Accelerator is nearly here - and Early Bird Access is LIVE! 🚀

If you’ve taken time away from your career and you’re ready to step back in with confidence, clarity and momentum, this programme is built for you.

This isn’t just a course - it’s a career relaunch system designed by experts who’ve coached thousands of returners back into fulfilling roles.

What you’ll gain:

✨ Clarity on your direction so you’re no longer second‑guessing your next step

✨ Coaching and tips to create a powerful, up-to-date CV + LinkedIn profile that truly reflects your value

✨ Strategies to tackle career‑break bias and answer the “tell me about your gap” question with confidence

✨ Job-search and AI tactics that work today, not five years ago

✨ Interview coaching to help you shine - even if it’s been a while

✨ A supportive community of like‑minded returners cheering you on

✨ Renewed confidence, purpose and momentum

And right now, you can join for the Early Bird price of just £115 (full price £150).

Your next chapter is waiting, and we’d love to help you get there. 💼✨

Link to register in comments below 👇

20/03/2026

✨Thank you to everyone who’s already taken part in the Career Returners Indicator 2026! Your insights are helping us build a powerful picture of what returning to work looks like today.

With the survey closing on 31 March, we’re excited to announce a new prize draw…

🔔 Win a FREE place on our Spring Return to Work Accelerator Programme! 🔔 Complete the survey + add your email to enter. Everyone who has already responded is included too 💛

📣 Take the survey – link in comments

Our 8‑session online group coaching programme (14 Apr - 16 Jul 2026) gives you practical tools, confidence and strategies to support your return‑to‑work journey. Value £150 (£115 early bird) - yours for free if you win!

We’re now at over 600 responses, working towards our goal of 1,000 returner voices. A bigger sample strengthens our message to employers, policymakers and the media and helps ensure real return‑to‑work experiences are heard.

⏱ The survey takes just 5-10 minutes, and every perspective makes a difference.

If you haven’t shared your views yet, now’s the perfect time 💛