Join us at the Diversity Project Cross Company Returner Programme Insight Event for a morning of inspiration, support, information gathering, and peer networking, specifically designed for professionals wanting to return to work in the Savings and Investment sector in London after an extended career break.

The Programme offers a 6-month returnship or supported hiring into a permanent role. It starts in September 2023 and will open for applications in April 2023. It's run by Women Returners, the Return to Work Specialists, in partnership with the Diversity Project, an industry-led initiative championing a more inclusive culture within the Savings and Investment sector. This will be the fifth Diversity Project Cross Company Returner Programme.

What will you get out of the day?

Find out more from the 7 participating employers: Abrdn, AXA Investment Managers, Fidelity Investments, Hayfin, Mercer, Mubdala Capital, and PGIM about the returnship opportunities on offer through the programme
Hear from Diversity Project Returners about their experience on the programme and their successful return to work in previous cohorts
Participate in a return-to-work workshop facilitated by Women Returners
Meet with and other like-minded returners during the workshop and start to build your professional network

Who should attend?

The event is targeted at individuals with a professional corporate background who have taken an extended career break* (over 18 months as at September 2023), and who are interested in returning to work within the Investment and Savings sector and applying for the returnship.

You will be available to work in London and have the right to work in the UK.

*You may have taken time out to look after children or elderly/sick relatives, for relocation, for a personal health issue or for other reasons. You may have been working on a small-scale basis to fit around your other commitments or have not done any paid work for a number of years.

Note: This event is not targeted at employers, recruitment agencies or coaches. This event is for the target audience described above. If, from your answers to the registration questions, you do not appear to fit this profile, we reserve the right to notify you that your registration has not been accepted and will do so within 2 weeks after your registration.

About the Diversity Project Cross Company Returner Programme

The Cross Company Returner Programme is a 6-month returnship or supported hiring programme run by Women Returners in partnership with the Diversity Project, an industry-led initiative championing a more inclusive culture within the Savings and Investment sector. This is the fifth programme which started in 2020.

The Programme offers a 6-month returnship placement or a permanent role with one of the participating employers. All roles will be based in London and surrounding areas but we anticipate the programme will include hybrid working. The Programme will commence in September 2023, and will include transition support during a 6-month period. There will be an opportunity to join on a 6 month returnship with a strong likelihood of permanent employment at the end of the programme, or join a permanent role from day 1. Positions are at a professional level with a range of roles and areas available; these will be advertised when the programme application process opens in April 2023.

This is a fully supported route back to work and you will receive internal mentoring and a buddy, together with coaching support from Women Returners to help you to transition successfully back into the workplace. As coaching support will be delivered centrally, you will benefit from a large supportive peer network of like-minded people across all the organisations. Various flexible working options may be available during and after the Programme depending on the employer organisation and the role.

Registrations are closed

Diversity Project Cross Company Returner Programme Insight Event