Career Returners

09/01/2026

New UK: National Highways Returners Programme. Roles are UK-wide. Starts April. Apply ASAP, by 19 January. Virtual Q&A, Tuesday 13 January: 1:30–2:00pm (UK)

Have you taken an extended career break and are now considering a return to work?

The National Highways Returners Programme provides experienced professionals with a supported route back into the workplace, offering meaningful roles, team integration, and the opportunity to rebuild confidence and refresh skills.

Now in its eighth year, the programme recognises the value of prior experience and supports returners to progress their careers.

There are a range of Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Business Services Manager, and Construction Assurance Manager roles.

National Highways and Career Returners are hosting a virtual Q&A for those interested in the 2026 Returners Programme, offering insights into the organisation, available roles, and the application process. Please note this event is only open to members of the Career Returners Professional Community.

To register for the event and to apply to the programme, click the link in the comments below 👇

06/01/2026

Join our Winter Accelerator Return to Work Programme ✨

18/12/2025

⏳ Last Chance for Early Bird! Ends 5:00pm Tomorrow

Kick off 2026 with confidence and clarity by joining our Winter Accelerator Programme! This is your opportunity to get the motivation and practical tools you need to relaunch your career.

“I joined the programme nervous and unsure after a 10-year break. I finished with clarity on my values and strengths, confidence in my direction, and a strategy to present my career break as an asset. Thank you to the Career Returners team and fellow returners!”
- Autumn Accelerator Participant

What’s included? Six interactive workshops to help you:

✅ Rebuild professional confidence
✅ Define your return-to-work direction
✅ Refresh your CV & LinkedIn
✅ Harness AI and navigate ATS
✅ Boost your interview skills
Early Bird Rate: £115 (full price £150)

Available until Friday, 19 December at 5:00pm GMT

Secure your spot today and accelerate your return to work 🚀

Link to book in comments 👇

17/12/2025

New: Ireland: Fáilte Ireland, Supported Hiring – Support, Finance. Role based in Sligo, Galway or Kerry. Starts ASAP, Apply before 12 January 2026 (3pm Ireland time).

As Ireland’s National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland plays a vital role in supporting the long-term, sustainable growth of tourism, driving positive economic, social, cultural, and environmental impact across the country.

Fáilte Ireland is partnering with Career Returners to offer a Support, Finance role within its Finance Division. This full-time role will initially support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, with opportunities to gain wider finance experience over time.

For more information and to apply click the link in the comments box below 👇

15/12/2025

📢 Early bird rate ends this week! Join the Winter cohort for our Accelerator programme and get the motivation and practical boost you need to start 2026 with a bang!

“I joined the programme nervous, directionless and lacking confidence in how I would ever get back to my career after 10 years. I finished the programme with clarity on the new me; my values and strengths. I channelled them in the processes the workshops took me through to feel confident in what I am now looking for and how to make that happen. My career break is no longer something I want to gloss over, I present it with strategic value. Thank you to the Career Returners team and fellow returners.” Autumn Accelerator participant

Six interactive workshops designed to help you:

✅ Rebuild your professional confidence and self belief

✅ Refine your return to work career direction

✅ Refresh your CV & LinkedIn

✅ Utilise AI in your return to work and navigate the ATS

✅ Boost your interviewing skills

Early Bird Rate: £115 (full price £150) – available until this Friday, 19 December!

Secure your place today and accelerate your return to work 🚀

Learn more and book your spot (link in comments below)

12/12/2025

New UK: Sage, Supported Hiring - Project Manager Global Security. Based in Winnersh, Berkshire. Starts ASAP. Apply by 23 December 2025.

Sage is excited to partner with Career Returners to offer a supported hiring opportunity in their Global Security team. The team are seeking a confident and effective Project Manager to lead the delivery of cyber security projects from start to finish and welcome returners to apply for this permanent open role.

Successful candidates who have taken a career break of 12 months or more will receive coaching support through the transition period from Career Returners.

For more information and to apply click the link below 👇

Career Returners is partnering with Sage to provide support on their Customer Technical Support Expert Programme

11/12/2025

🎄 Is Return Journey on Your Christmas List? 🎄

Looking for return-to-work inspiration this festive season?

If you’re planning to restart your career in the new year, Return Journey: How to Get Back to Work and Thrive is the perfect holiday read - and it’s currently at a special price on Amazon UK! 📚✨

Written by our Co-Founder Julianne Miles, a Chartered Psychologist and successful career returner, Return Journey combines:

✅ Practical tools
✅ Psychology insights
✅ Real-life stories from thousands of returners over 15 years

It’s your step-by-step guide from first thoughts to thriving in those early months back at work.

💬 What readers are saying:

⭐ “Full of ideas, tips and practical solutions… uplifting and positive!”
⭐ “Packed with helpful advice, inspiring stories and grounded in psychology.”
⭐ “I only wish this book had been around when I returned after a 7-year break!”

🎁 Available in paperback on Amazon UK (with worldwide delivery), plus ebook & audiobook in the UK and Europe.

👉 Tap the link in the comments below to buy now and start your journey back!

04/12/2025

New: Supermums Virtual Event - 'Your Future in AI' Masterclass.
9 December (12:30 UK time). Register by 7 December.

Join Supermums for a 90min Masterclass to learn about the different Career Paths you can pursue in the world of AI.

With AI automating many traditional job roles for women, the job market is changing. Old jobs are going and over 10m jobs are being created in AI. Now is the time to upskill for the future.

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

Career Returners promotion of Supermums information event for their Salesforce for Beginners masterclass

03/12/2025

Ready to return to work with confidence? 💥

Our Autumn cohort described the Return to Work Accelerator as a “true game-changer” for professionals after a career break:

✨ “I joined with low confidence, but this programme rebuilt my belief step by step.”
✨ “Everyone who’s had a career break would benefit from this programme.”

The Winter Cohort starts 13 January 2026 – six interactive workshops designed to help you:
✅ Rebuild confidence
✅ Refresh your CV & LinkedIn
✅ Prepare for interviews

Early Bird Rate: £115 (full price £150) – available until 19 December!

Don’t delay – secure your place today and accelerate your return to work.

Learn more and book your spot, link in comments 👇

01/12/2025

New UK: Tideway, Supported Hiring – HR Lead. Based in London. Starts February 2026, apply by 19 December.

Tideway is partnering with Career Returners to find an HR Lead to join the team on a part-time basis. You will be an experienced and practical HR professional and provide confident oversight of day-to-day HR operations, ensuring that their people processes are efficient, legally compliant, and aligned with their values. This is a 2 day per week role.

For more information and to apply, click on the link below 👇

Career Returners is partnering with Tideway to find an HR Lead to join the team on a part time basis.

18/11/2025

New Worldwide: JPMorganChase ReEntry Program. Starts April 2026. Apply ASAP, latest 28 February 2026.

JPMorganChase has launched the 2026 EMEA intake of its ReEntry Program, designed for professionals returning to work after a career break.

The program values diverse experiences and fresh perspectives, offering roles across various business areas such as Investment Banking, Asset Management, Technology, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Private Banking, and more. The Program is aimed at people who have been on a career break for two or more years (as at April 2026) and who have a desire to return to full-time employment.

For more information and to apply click the link in the comments below 👇

12/11/2025

🎙NEW Podcast Episode Released Today and it’s a special one! 🎉

Return Journey - How to Get Back to Work and Thrive After a Career Break with Julianne Miles MBE

Ever wondered how to turn a career break into a strength? In this special episode, we sit down with our Co-Founder, former CEO, and now Executive Chair of Career Returners, Julianne Miles MBE.

Julianne is a global expert on returning to work, a Chartered Psychologist, and a successful returner herself. She’s just written the ultimate handbook for returners: Return Journey: How to Get Back to Work and Thrive After a Career Break – a practical, psychology-backed roadmap for navigating every stage of your return-to-work journey.
In this episode, Julianne shares:

✅ Why your career break is an asset
✅ How to overcome mindset barriers
✅ Her top tips for finding work that works for you and thriving back at work

🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms, search Career Returners or click the link in comments below

For more resources and community support, join our community now 👇

And grab your copy of Return Journey in paperback, audiobook (read by Julianne), or e-book at all major retailers.