Return to Work Programmes – 2022
Helping talented and experienced professionals return to work after a career break
Below is the list of all Return to Work Programmes offered in 2022. Read more about Returnships and Return to Work Programmes on our Returnships page.
We aim to update this list as new Return to Work Programmes are announced through the year. Please help us to keep the list current and accurate. Please contact us to let us know about additions or corrections to the list.
Returnships offered by UK employers for 2022 (to date):
UBS Career Comeback Programme 2022
The UBS Career Comeback Programme is designed for professionals with relevant experience who have been on a career break or out of the traditional workplace for two or more years. The UBS Career Comeback Programme recruits individuals directly into permanent roles, supporting their return to work with mentoring, coaching and classroom learning. Full time and part time opportunities are available. Applications close 9th December 2022. Apply here
Willmott Dixon Welcome Back Programme 2022
Starting in September 2022, this programme offers a 20 week paid placement for people with a career break over more than one year (or more than one year out of the construction industry). Candidates with a background in main contracting, residential building or interior fit-out are invited to apply, but so are professionals from other industries with transferable skills. Willmott Dixon also offers ongoing supported hiring opportunities, with roles available throughout the year. More details on both types of roles and how to apply here
Aviva Investors Return to Work Programme 2023
A six month return to work programme designed for finance professionals with a background in Financial Services or Asset Management, with a career break of 18 months or longer. Aviva Investors have said they are open to exploring to flexible working and working from home arrangements. Applications open 5th January until 23rd January 2023. More details here
ScottishPower Returners Programme 2022/2023
A paid 9-12 month placement for STEM professionals returning to work after a career break of 12 months or more, in locations across the UK. Apply here
Morgan Stanley Return to Work Programme 2023
This paid 16 week London-based Return to Work Programme will run from March to June 2023, with opportunities potentially available in Investment Management, Global Capital Markets, Fixed Income and other banking areas, as well as Technology, Legal & Compliance, Finance and HR and more. Applications are now closed
Bank of England Career Returner’s Programme 2023
A six month paid returnship, starting in June 2023, the Bank of England recruits into specific roles which are shown on its website. Applications will close once all roles are filled
JP Morgan Chase ReEntry Program 2023
A paid 15 week returnship programme, for experienced professionals on a career break of two years or longer and who are seeing a return to full time employment. They are seeking candidates who were at Associate or VP level (or equivalent) when they left employment. The program will commence in March 2023. Applications close 28 January 2023
Citi Reactivate Your Career Programme 2023
This is a supported hiring programme, with permanent roles on offer that are combined with a supportive and structured 18 month returner programme. They are looking for candidates who have had a career break over two years or more, and who are interest in a career in financial services whether their background is in the finance sector, the tech sector or another industry altogether.
Applications close 12 February 2023. More details and how to apply here
Lloyds Banking Group Returners Programme
This well established and highly respected returners programme is a supported hire programme, meaning that successful candidates are recruited into permanent roles from Day 1. They are provided with a supportive, 16 week onboard ing programme, to help them transition back to work. Candidates should have a career break of 18 months or more, and it is not necessary to have banking or professional services experience provided you can demonstrate relevant transferable skills. Various roles are now live, full details here
Moody’s Re-Ignite Return to Work Programme
A 16 week paid full time programme to support individuals retiring to work after a minimum two year career break (unpaid or small scale/self employed work during that hiatus is not included). Roles are currently available in London in Sales & Marketing but other roles will become available on a rolling basis. More details and how to apply here
Allianz offers a supported hiring approach to its returners, offering a permanent role from the beginning along with coaching, mentoring and networking to help with the transition back to work. They are looking for candidates with a two year or longer career break, and they recruit into a number of roles throughout the year. Visit their website here to see current opportunities
Amazon offers paid 16 week returnship programmes in a range of disciplines including Finance, software engineering, project management, sales and account management. Successful candidates will work on a number of projects, and be offered training and mentorship during the return ship period, with permanent job offers available subject to performance. Visit the Amazon website here to see current opportunities
Financial Conduct Authority Returnship (Senior Associate Specialist Supervision)
Two Senior Associate roles are available to candidates with a career break of more than two years. This is a paid six month returnship role. Application are now closed
Govia Thameslink Railway Returner Supported Hiring Programme
Govia Thameslink Rail is offering a supported hiring programme for people from all backgrounds who would like to become Trainee Train Driver. The are seeking candidates who have had a career break of 18 months or longer, and they will provide full training as well as a permanent paid role from the first day. Roles commence in January 2023. Applications are now closed
London Stock Exchange Group Returner Programme
The London Stock Exchange Group has launched a new returner programme in 2022, focusing on returners who have had a career break of 18 months or more. This is a supported hiring programme, with permanent jobs offered from Day 1. Applications are now closed
Diversity Project: Cross-Company Returner Programme
The Diversity Project is the coming together of ten employers to provide opportunities for experienced returners in the Investment and Savings Sector. The employers are abrdn, AON, Aviva Investors, DWS, Fidelity International, Janus Henderson, Northern Trust, PGIM Fixed Income, Schroders, WTW, with 27 roles available across roles including Research Analyst, Responsible Investment Manager, Consultant in Investment Consulting team, Global Equity Analyst, Assistant Fund Manager, Investment Director, Project Manager, Business Change Senior Manager, Portfolio Engineer, Credit Analyst, Manager Research Analyst, ESG Analyst and Portfolio Manager. Applications are now closed
Atkins offers a six month fixed term contract, beginning on 30 hours per week to help returners with a career gap of two or more years to transition back into work. As an employer, Atkins offers both flexible and remote working.
It offers roles in 15 mainly engineering and building disciples. Unlike some employers, they actively seek talented candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, and they showcase their successful returners who have 17 and 20 year career gaps. Applications are now closed
Wells Fargo Glide Relaunch Programme
Wells Fargo offers permanent roles for successful applicants with over 7 years of professional experience before taking a career break for two years or more.
Returner opportunities are often available in a number of specific roles including investment banking law, data privacy law, real estate financing, audit, corporate tax, loans and sales. Submit your details here and Wells Fargo will be in touch when the next Relaunch Programme begins to accept applications
Blackrock London Returners Programme
An Edinburgh based six month return to work placement, commencing in January 2022, for candidates with prior experience in Investment Management or broader Financial Services, and who have had an extended career break. Applications are now closed
Credit Suisse Real Returns Programme 2022
London-based returnship running September to December 2022. Designed for VP level or above (or equivalent) professionals with financial services or professional services background, returning to work after a two year or longer career break. Applications are now closed
Barclays Encore! Returnship Programme
Barlcays’ Encore! Programme offers a supported return to work for professionals with at least a 12 month career break. Usually roles are available in Risk, Private Banking and Investment Banking (including Research, Banking and Markets). Register your interest in future roles here
dunnhumby Returners Programme 2022
A paid 6 month returnship programme starting September 2022, offering the possibility of a permanent role at the end of the programme. They are looking for candidates with experience in Software Engineering, Data Science, Technology Services, IT Service Management, and Media Sales, who have taken a minimum two year career break. Applications are now closed
Willmott Dixon Welcome Back Programme 2022
Starting in September 2022, this programme offers a 20 week paid placement for people with a career break over more than one year (or more than one year out of the construction industry). Candidates with a background in main contracting, residential building or interior fit-out are invited to apply, but so are professionals from other industries with transferable skills. Willmott Dixon also offers ongoing supported hiring opportunities, with roles available throughout the year. Applications are now closed
Morgan Stanley Return to Work Programme 2022
This paid 16 week London-based Return to Work Programme will run from March to June 2022, with opportunities potentially available in Investment Management, Global Capital Markets, Fixed Income and other banking areas, as well as Technology, Legal & Compliance, Finance and HR and more. Applications are now closed
CapGemini Relaunch@Capgemini Programme
This is a supported hiring process, with returners invited to apply for specific returner roles listed on the Relaunch website, but welcome to apply for any other advertised roles across the organisation. See available returner roles here
Deloitte Return to Work Programme
This is a supported hiring process with support provided for returners, with a minimum two year career break, who apply for specific advertised roles. See available opportunities here
KPMG have paused returnship programmes for the time being, while they reassess business requirements. Visit the KPGM website for further updates.
JP Morgan Chase ReEntry Program 2022
A paid 14 week returnship programme, for experienced professionals on a career break of two years or longer and who are seeing a return to full time employment. The program runs March to June 2022, with the prospect of a permanent job offer at the end to successful candidates. Applications are now closed
Aviva Investors Return to Work Programme 2022
A six month return to work programme designed for finance professionals with a background in Financial Services or Asset Management, with a career break of 18 months or longer. Aviva Investors have said they are open to exploring to flexible working and working from home arrangements. The programme will commence in early 2022. Applications are now closed
Creative Equals CreativeComeback Programme
Creative Equals offers two weeks of return to work training and experience for those in the creative industries. More details here
Investec Return to Work Programme
Returnship roles for returners with experience in financial services or professional services, returning to work after a two year minimum career break. Applications are now closed
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