Sky Returners Programme 2021 - Launch Event

Simon Keates

The Programme is designed to support talented professionals, who following an extended career break, are looking to transition back to work.

Sky is excited to launch its third Sky Returner Programme in partnership with Women Returners, designed to support talented professionals, both men and women, who have taken an extended career break, back into the workplace.Event schedule•	Welcome from Elaine Buckner, Group CISO and Director of GTO•	Overview of the Sky Returner Programme•	Insights from returners from 2018 &amp; 2019 on their route back into the industry•	Benefit from a Women Returners coaching workshop on preparing for your return to work•	Learn about the community built at Sky to support you in many ways, from well-being and maintaining your individuality in the workplace to inclusivity and achieving a healthy work-life balanceAbout the Sky Returner ProgrammeThe programme will take the form of a paid six-month placement, commencing in April 2021. At the end of the programme you will be well placed to apply for permanent opportunities at Sky.You will be placed on a project or in a team where your skills and experience will be highly valued and utilised. Sky understands that transitioning back to work after an extended break can sometime be daunting, so they will support you with coaching workshops from Women Returners, focused training and dedicated mentoring support.Due to current coronavirus restrictions, Sky foresees you will join initially on a remote basis, but in time they hope to move to a hybrid working model, flexing your time working from home and in the Sky offices. A range of flexible working options are available, dependent on the role so there will be an opportunity to discuss this if your application is successful.What is Sky looking for?Sky knows that talent extends beyond a professional CV. The Sky Returner Programme offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, innovative and inclusive workforce, where flexibility and creativity is encouraged.The programme is designed for people who have taken a break from their previous careers for two or more years and have experience working within any of the following positions:Technology and Product•	Programme / Project Manager/ Business Analysis•	Delivery Manager•	Developers•	Testers•	Scrum Masters•	Engineers (Data, DevOps, Network, T&amp;D)•	Data Scientist•	Product Lead / Product Owners / Product Managers•	Cyber Security SpecialistFinance•	Financial Manager (qualified accountant or equivalent experience)Who Should Attend•	The event is aimed at potential applicants for the Sky Returner Programme•	You will have been on an extended career break for two or more years. You may have taken time out for childcare or eldercare, for relocation, 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.•	You will have been in a mid to senior level position with experience in Technology, Product or Finance.To register for the Launch EventIf you meet the eligibility requirements outlined above please register for the Launch Event here by Wednesday 27th @ 12:00.Applicants will receive an email confirming their place and a link to join the event via Webex.For enquiries, please email Simon Keates simon.keates@sky.ukApplying for the Sky Returner ProgrammeTo learn more and to apply please visit the Sky careers page. Applications open on Monday 18th January 2021 and are welcome until Sunday 14th February.You do not need to attend the Launch Event to be able to apply for the Sky Returner Programme.

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