Career Returners Events
Upcoming Events
FOR CAREER RETURNERS
15 September – 6 October (4 sessions) Return to Work Accelerator Benefit from the expertise of our Career Returners coaches on our flagship Group Coaching Programme. Paid programme. Registrations for this cohort have closed.
Previous Events
FOR EMPLOYERS AND CAREER RETURNERS:
FOR EMPLOYERS
12 February (12:00 – 12:30 UK time) ThriveBack Employer Briefing. Online webinar. Join Career Returners and Affinity Health at Work for an Employer Briefing introducing ThriveBack, their new partnership return to work programme for professionals returning after sickness absence.
FOR CAREER RETURNERS:
9 September (11:00 – 16:00 UK Time) Career returners: Your journey, your next chapter in Financial Services! UK: London. In-person insight event for anyone thinking of returning or pivoting to a career in insurance or personal finance.
18 August (11:00 – 11:30 UK Time) Programmes & Coaching Q&A Session Ask our experts any questions related to our current live opportunities or your return-to-work journey.
15 July (12:00 – 12:30 UK Time) Programmes & Coaching Q&A Session Ask our experts any questions related to our current live opportunities or your return-to-work journey.
9 July (11:00 – 11:45 UK Time) Expert Speaker Series: Your Finances, Your Future: Building Confidence After a Career Break Join Liz from Career Returners and Claire Macdonald, Financial Adviser for a practical and empowering session designed to help you take control of your finances with confidence.
16 June (12:00 – 12:30 UK Time) Programmes & Coaching Q&A Session Ask our experts any questions related to our current live opportunities or your return-to-work journey.
16 June (10:00 – 11:00) Expert Speaker Series: Tell your Return to Work Story with Clarity and Confidence Join Karen from Career Returners and Communication and Confidence Coach Jess Preston from Inside Voices for this session combining practical storytelling with powerful public speaking techniques – so you don’t just know what to say, you feel confident saying it.
11 June (10:00 – 11:00 UK Time) Employers Live: How to be a Successful Returner Candidate Hiring experts from our Community Champions JPMorganChase, FDM and St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy share their insights and top tips for success.
19 May (10:00 – 10:45 UK Time) Expert Speaker Series: Use LinkedIn Like a Pro Join Karen from Career Returners and Rebecca Leppard, Founder and CEO of Upgrading Women, in this interactive session which will give you a clear, practical plan for confidently showing up on LinkedIn.
19 May (11:00 – 11:30 UK Time) Programmes & Coaching Q&A Session Join Karen, Liz or Lauren from our Coaching Team to get all your general return-to-work questions and queries on current opportunities answered.
14 May (10:00 – 12:00 UK Time) Community Live London Meetup Our exclusive in-person networking event for our returner community, hosted by FDM, one of our employer partners and Founding Community Champions. Registrations are now closed
12 March, London SW15 Really Helpful Club: You & Your Brand Conference Our Co-Founder Julianne Miles is joining a panel at this Really Helpful Club event: a full day designed to help you reconnect with your strengths, clarify how you want to show up professionally, and communicate your brand with confidence and authenticity, whether you are growing a business, navigating change, or simply reassessing what comes next. Paid event with discounted tickets for Career Returners Professional Community Members.
FOR CAREER RETURNERS PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY:
3 September (10:30 – 11:30 UK Time) Live Panel: Accelerator Success Stories Liz, our Deputy Head of Coaching, will be joined by three former Accelerator participants as they share their inspiring stories of returning to careers across accountancy, finance and technology after career breaks from 2-14 years. Followed by a Q&A session.
21 April (10:30 – 11:15 UK Time) Expert Speaker Series: Building Your LinkedIn Profile Join our expert Coaching Team as they guide you through how to create an authentic and compelling LinkedIn profile.
31 March (14:00 – 14:30) Return to Work Accelerator Information Session Join our coaches for an informal session where you can learn more about the programme, hear feedback from our previous 150 participants, ask questions and decide whether this programme is the right next step for you.
26 March (10:00 – 11:00 UK Time) Expert Speaker Series: The Power of the Network – How social media and networking can help your job search Join Karen from Career Returners and the CIPD Trust to hear insights from HR experts on how you can use social media to leverage existing connections and make new ones while retaining your own voice and sense of identity.
26 February (10:00 – 10:30 UK Time) Return to Work with Apollo Q&A. Online webinar. Learn more about Apollo and, gain insights into the company culture, explore the roles available, and have your questions answered directly.
25 February (10:00 – 11:00 UK Time) Expert Speaker Series: Building your Professional Brand as you Return to Work Join Karen from Career Returners and Sasha Scott, Founder and CEO of Inclusive Group, in this interactive session that will change how you think about your journey – and give you the practical tools to build a brand that reflects your full value.
11 February (11:00 – 11:30 UK Time) Q&A Session with Man Group Returners Team Man Group and Career Returners are co-hosting a virtual Q&A session to mark the opening of applications for the 2026 Returner Programme.
22 January (11:30 – 12:00 UK Time) Amazon EU Corporate Operations Returners Programme Team Q&A Session Learn more about the Amazon EU Corporate Operations 2026 Returners Programme, gain insights into the company culture, explore the roles available, and have your questions answered directly.
20 January (13:30-14:00 UK Time) Canada Life: Communications Role Q&A Join Saira and Hazel from Career Returners to find out more about the role and the application process.
21 January (10:00-10:45 UK Time) Expert Speaker Series: Careers in Tech, Data & Digital Join Karen from Career Returners and Christina Lovelock, author, consultant and international speaker, in this interactive session to hear about the wide range of tech, digital and data roles, and explore the key skills for tech careers, including creativity, curiosity, collaboration and problem-solving.
15 January (10:00 – 10:45 UK Time) Career Returners is partnering with the CIPD Trust to offer free professional mentoring to people on a career break through their Bridging the Gap mentoring programme. A session with Hazel and the team at CIPD to find out about the programme and ask questions.
14 January (10:00 – 11:00 UK Time) The Future of Insurance with EDII Join Career Returners for a focused webinar with Caroline Bedford, CEO of EDII, the insurance innovation specialists, exploring the modern corporate environment and what returners need to know to succeed.
13 January (13:30 – 14:00 UK Time) Discover the National Highways Returners Programme Career Returners and National Highways hosted an exclusive online live Q&A session to walk through everything needed to know about the long-running and successful National Highways Returners Programme.
FOR EMPLOYERS AND CAREER RETURNERS:
11 November (15:30 – 14:30) Mid-career momentum: Rewriting the UK insurance career story Free webinar, with a panel including Julianne
FOR EMPLOYERS:
10 December 2025 (12:00-13:00 UK Time) What Works for Supporting Career Returners to Get Back to Work and Thrive. Co-hosted by Career Returners and Rt Hon Chloe Smith, President of CIPD and former Secretary of State for both the labour market and technology. Online, free event.
8 October 2025 (11:00 – 12:15 UK Time) Career Returners Employer Insight Event, Returner Hiring in a Volatile Market: Why it’s a Strategic Advantage Online, free event
2 October 2025 (8:30 – 11:00) Insider Progress: Redefining Career Pathways within Insurance, London In-person, paid event. Julianne will be speaking on a panel at the event
21 May 2025 Insight and Networking Event for Employers: Find out the latest data from Career Returners Indicator 2025 on the challenges facing returning professionals, together with their motivations and employment preferences. Hear from Deloitte Ireland and Virgin Media O2 on how they have lowered the hiring barriers faced by candidates without recent experience, to create inclusive and supportive pathways for career returners, through both a returnship and a business-as-usual (BAU) approach.
FOR CAREER RETURNERS:
3 December 10:00 – 12:15 FDM Returners Programme In-Person Open Morning, London
14 November (09:00 – 17:00) Re:Work Live, London In-person, paid event. Join Careers can change for a day of motivating talks, hands-on workshops, one-to-one sessions, and opportunities to connect with companies. Career Returners will be hosting a returner panel on the day, showcasing inspiring stories of career change and returning to work, as well as sharing top tips for navigating your return. Limited 40% off tickets available for Career Returners Community Members (code available in the Hub)
25 October 2025 (16:30 – 17:30) Julianne Miles & Jane Garvey | Wimbledon BookFest, London At London’s leading literary festival, Career Returners Co-Founder Julianne was live in conversation with broadcaster Jane Garvey about her new book Return Journey: How to get back to work and thrive after a career break
13 October 2025 (11:00 – 12:00 UK Time) Women In Tech Week: Activate Your Return to Tech with Career Returners Online, free event. Join Liz, our Deputy Head of Coaching, for practical tips and inspiration from a tech returner employer and successful returners
9 October (08:30 – 14:30) Your Power Decade Conference, London In-person, paid event. Join the Really Helpful Club for a positive day of keynote talks, panel discussions and workshops to help you explore how to embrace change, build confidence, and unlock your unique strengths to thrive in the decade ahead. 25% discount for Career Returners Community Members
7 October (10:00 – 14:00) Women into Work Jobs Fair, Edinburgh In-person, free event. Connect with top employers with live vacancies, speak to the Smart Works Scotland Team about free support, including interview clothing and coaching, and network with other returners
30 September 2025 14:30 – 18:30 Leeds Digital Careers Fair: In-person, free event with opportunities to network, connect with recruiters from some of the industry’s biggest names, explore career pathways and speak to training providers. Saira, from our Employer Partnerships Team, will be there too.
28 March One Tech World 2025: A Global Virtual Conference for Women in Tech WeAreTechWomen’s virtual conference brings together over 100 speakers and offers 90+ sessions empowering attendees to explore global tech advancements, gain essential insights, and build the skills and networks necessary for the evolving tech landscape.
28 January 2025, 6-8pm, Leeds. Women Pivoting to Digital: Explore What’s Possible for Your Career In-person, free event for women who are considering a move into tech or digital roles, regardless of their background or current experience. Saira, one of our programme managers, was at the event.
FOR CAREER RETURNERS COMMUNITY:
9 December 11:00 – 11:45 UK Time FDM Returners Programme: Insights from the Head of Returners Join Career Returners and our Founder Community Champion, FDM, for an exclusive online live session where FDM will walk you through everything you need to know about their long running successful Returners Programme. Event open to Career Returners Community Members only.
13 November 11:00-12:00 UK Time Storytelling Masterclass: Craft your career narrative for a successful return to work Caroline Keylock and Matthew Hook from LookUP present an interactive session that will help you to pitch your story to potential employers in a compelling way and translate your years of experience into something that grabs your audience’s attention.
6 November 13:00 – 14:00 UK Time JPMorganChase ReEntry Program – a Deep Dive Join Career Returners and our Founder Community Champions, JPMorganChase, for an exclusive live session designed to help you explore the JPMorganChase ReEntry Program and guide you through the application process. Event open to Career Returners Community Members only.
5 November 11:00 – 11:30 UK Time Live Opportunities Q&A. Join Alicia and Saira from our Employer Partnerships team for an informal Q&A session on current opportunities available with our employer partners.
24 September 10:30 – 11:30 UK Time How to be a Successful Returner Candidate A live panel discussion and Q&A with our Founder Community Champions JPMorganChase, FDM Group and Sage Pathways.
17 September 11:00 – 11:45 UK Time (Virtual) “Don’t hide your career break – own it!” In Conversation with Julianne Miles, Career Returners Co-Founder. Join us for a live session with our Co-Founder Julianne Miles as she chats to Karen, Head of Coaching and Community about her new book Return Journey: How to get back to work and thrive after a career break.
16 September 11:00 – 11:45 UK Time How to Use LinkedIn to Find Opportunities As You Return to Work. Join our coaches, Liz and Karen, for a practical demonstration on ‘How to Use LinkedIn to Find Opportunities As You Return to Work’.
9 September 11:30 -12:30 UK Time Navigating AI and Applicant Tracking Systems in your return-to-work. Join Kristina Day and Kishan Lakhani from Adobe’s Talent Acquisition team for a behind-the-scenes look at how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) actually work. The team will bust common misconceptions and share top tips on how you can use AI tools smartly to support your applications.
Return to Work Accelerator Join expert Career Returners coaches on our paid Group Coaching Programme. Next cohort starts 11 September.
4 September 11:00 – 11:30 UK Time Live Opportunities Q&A. Join Alicia from our Employer Partnerships team for an informal Q&A session on current opportunities available with our employer partners.
27 August 10:00 – 10:45 UK Time Success Story Live. Join Liz, our Deputy Head of Coaching, who will be chatting to Shauna Isaac, who returned to tech with Aviva after an 8-year career break. Shauna will share her return-to-work story and the challenges and highlights she encountered along the way.
21 August 11:00 -11:45 UK Time How to Confidently Talk About Your Career Break. Join our coaches, Liz and Lauren, for an interactive workshop, offering you a safe and supportive space, with like-minded returners, to talk about your career break out loud, get valuable feedback and hear how others are crafting their own narratives too.
12 August 14:00-14:30 UK Time Monthly Ask the Coaches Q&A Ask any of your return-to-work questions live with our Coaches.
22 July 11:00-11:45 UK Time Expert Speaker Series: Take the Fear Out of Networking with Rachel Halsall, Executive Coach, Facilitator & Public Speaker. We’ll help you gain a clear understanding of your personal networking style, how to diversify it for greater impact, and how to develop and maintain different types of networks as you return to work.
17 July 11:30-12:00 UK Time Get Interview Ready: Tackling Competency Questions Join our coaches, Karen and Lauren, for a deep dive into competency questions – what they are and how to answer them at interview. We’ll take you through the STAR format and give you an opportunity to practice some examples and receive feedback to help get you interview ready!
19 June 10:00-10:30 UK Time Expert Speaker Series: What to Wear as you Return to Work with Charlotte Peagam, Head of Programmes of Smart Works. We’ll show you how Smart Works can support with free, one-to-one interview coaching and free high-quality professional workwear – everything you need to feel confident and ready.
17 June 10:30-11:00 UK Time Monthly Ask the Coaches Q&A Ask any of your return-to-work questions live with our Coaches.
5 June 11:00-11:30 UK Time Live Opportunities Q&A Saira and Alicia from our Employer Partnerships team hosted an open Q&A session on current opportunities available with our employer partners.
4 June 10:00 – 10:45 UK Time Success Story Live Liz, Deputy Head of Coaching, hosted this session with Pallavi Kejriwal, who returned to Digital Marketing with BT Group after an 8-year career break.
22 May 12:30-13:30 GMT Monthly Ask the Coaches Q&A Ask any of your return-to-work questions live with our Coaches.
12-16 May. Career Returners Community Week: The Big Meetup In-person events in UK cities and in Dublin, plus virtual meetups globally.
24 April 11:00-11:30 GMT What are Retraining Programmes? Join Alicia and Hazel from the Employer Partnerships Team to find out more about Retraining Programmes. Learn about what they are, how they’re structured and the benefits that they can bring.
23 April 13:00-14:00 GMT Expert Speaker Webinar: Speak with Clarity & Confidence – How to Organise Your Thoughts & Talk to Anyone with Jess Preston, Communications Coach and Co-Founder of Inside Voices. Expect actionable strategies, live coaching insights, and a safe space to develop your communication skills without pressure.
8 April, 14:00-14:30 GMT Monthly Ask the Coaches Q&A Ask any of your return-to-work questions live on Zoom with our Coaches.
1 April 14:00-14:30 GMT Live Opportunities Q&A Join Hazel and Alicia from our Employer Partnerships team for an open Q&A session on current opportunities available with our employer partners.
27 March 13:00-14:00 How to be a Successful Returner Candidate A live panel discussion and Q&A with our Founder Community Champions JPMorganChase, FDM and Sage Pathways.
26 March 11:00-12:00 GMT Expert Speaker Webinar: Look Like the Leader You Are: Building a Professional Wardrobe for Your Return with Lizzie Edwards, Personal Stylist and Image Consultant. Learn how to style yourself for success and why it matters for your professional image.
20 March 11:00-11:30 GMT What are Cross-Company Programmes? Hazel and Alicia from our Employer Partnerships team talked about Cross-Company Programmes, how they’re structured and the benefits that they can bring.
11 March, 11:00-11:45 GMT International Women’s Day: Success Story LIVE Join our panel of three inspiring women returners as they share their real experiences of returning to work after a long career break – the challenges, the wins and lessons learned, followed by a Q&A.
11 March, 14:00-14:30 GMT Monthly Ask the Coaches Q&A Ask any of your return-to-work questions live on Zoom with our Coaches.
6 March 14:00-14:30 GMT Live Opportunities Q&A Join Becca and Alicia from our Employer Partnerships team for an open Q&A session on current opportunities available with our employer partners.
25 February 14:00-15:00 GMT Expert Speaker Webinar: Financial Confidence After a Career Break: A Guide for Career Returners With Claire Macdonald, Financial Advisor, for a practical and empowering session designed to help you take control of your finances with confidence.
20 February 11:00-11:30 GMT Live Chat in the CV and Cover Letter Skills Room Are you working on your CV/Resume or cover letter and need some quick tips or feedback? Is your CV 10 years out of date and you don’t know how to get started updating it? Are you wondering how to position your career break positively? Join our coaching team for real-time advice and guidance.
11 February 14:00-14:30 GMT Monthly Ask the Coaches Q&A Wondering how to talk about your career break on your CV? Want to change careers but not sure where to start. Or maybe you need tips on how to build your confidence or prepare for your next interview. Join this live Q&A with our friendly expert coaches where you can ask any of your return-to-work questions.
6 February 11:00-11:30 GMT What is Supported Hiring? Join Becca and Alicia from our Employer Partnerships team to discover what is Supported Hiring and the relevant opportunities available with our employer partners.
5 February 10:30-11:15 GMT Information Session: “Bridging the Gap” Free Professional Mentoring Programme with the CIPD Trust Becca, our Head of Employer Partnerships and the team from the CIPD Trust shared more about the programme followed by a Q&A session.
29 January 11:00-12:00 GMT Weekly Returner Meetup Need a midweek boost? Catch up with fellow returners for a virtual meetup. It’s a friendly, no-pressure space to chat, recharge and connect.
23 January, 11:00-11:30 GMT Monthly Ask the Coaches Q&A Ask any of your return-to-work questions live on Zoom with our Coaches
21 January 2025, 10:00-11:00 GMT Expert Speaker Webinar: Reset, Recharge, Return: The Role of Positive Emotions in Your Return-to-Work Journey Sam Hunter, Positive Psychology Coach
20 January – 12 March 2025. Return to Work Accelerator. Group Coaching Programme led by our Career Returners coaches. Worldwide: Virtual
FOR EMPLOYERS:
28 November, 9.15 – 10.45am. Career Returners Employer Event. An insight & Networking Event for Returner Employers
FOR RETURNERS:
9 October, 11am-12pm. Free Webinar: Career Returners: Activate Your Return To Tech. Women in Tech Week. Karen and Liz from our Coaching Team led a practical and insightful session to help you return to a fulfilling role in tech.
24 September (2:30pm-6:30pm). Leeds Digital Careers Fair. In-person, free event with opportunities to network, find out about different careers within the digital sector and what support there is to help you step into a career in Tech. Saira, one of our Programme Managers, is speaking at the event.
1-2 May 2024; 9 May 2024. Women Returners Back to Your Future Conference. Our flagship annual event providing support, inspiration and connection for returning professional women will be hosted online in an interactive venue, with an optional follow-on networking event in-person in London.
29 April (16:00 – 19:30 BST) Return, restart, or pivot into tech. Julianne, our CEO, is talking at this in-person event in London for those looking to return to or restart their careers in Tech.
18 April (4-5pm BST) How to Take a Great Career Break. In this webinar, Julianne our CEO and Dr Kira Schabram from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business look at different models of career breaks and investigate how people can best use a period of not working. We have a limited number of free tickets for our network (usual price £37.50) The discount code will be emailed to our subscribers in our April Mid-Month Opportunities Update.
21 March, 12pm-1pm. Webinar: Navigating Your Return: Pathways, Strategies and Networking. Career Returners and the Chartered Insurance Institute discuss practical insights, tips and advice to confidently navigate a return to a career in the insurance industry.
18 January 2024, 10am-11.15am. Webinar: Unleashing your potential after a career break. Julianne our CEO and Karen our Head of Coaching in conversation with Trish Halpin and Lorraine Candy, hosts of popular podcast Postcards from Midlife.
FOR CAREER RETURNERS NETWORK MEMBERS:
Webinar 9: 27 November, 11am-12pm. Returning to work after ill health. With Iuliana Udangiu, Business Analyst, Jo Yarker, Professor in Occupational Psychology and Managing Partner at Affinity Health at Work and Lauren Wilson, Career Returners Senior Coach
Webinar 8: 23 October, 10am-11am. What to Wear as You Return to Work, Smart Works
Webinar 7: 10 September, 11am-12pm. Getting Started in Your Return to Work, Career Returners Coaching Team
Webinar 6: 3 July, 10am-11am. Returning to Work in the Charity Sector, Maya Bhose, Founder and CEO, The Well Placed
Webinar 5: 4 June, 11am-12pm. New Country, New Job? Return to Work in the UK with Confidence, Yetty Williams, Digital Coach and Founder of LagosMums
Webinar 4: 18 April, 11am-12pm. The Career Change Map: How to find fulfilling work after a career break, Natasha Stanley, Head Coach, Careershifters
Webinar 3: 14 March, 11am-12pm. LinkedIn: How to create your return to work profile, Victoria McLean, City CV
Webinar 2: 6 February, 11am-12pm. Your Return to Work CV, Victoria McLean, City CV
Webinar 1: 16 January, 11am-12pm. The power of positive emotions, Sam Hunter
FOR EMPLOYERS:
31 October (9.15am-10.30am). Creative Strategies for Career Returners Hiring. Hear from a panel of leading returner employers and Women Returners about the latest options to embed career returners inclusive hiring.
18 October. Education Estates Conference, Manchester Central. Women Returners: From extended breaks to creating lasting careers. Julianne our CEO joined a live panel with Sarah McKinlay, ISG Group Talent Director
9 October (11 – 11.40am). Workforce Returners, Tools to Support. IBEC Ireland. Free webinar for Irish employers. Julianne, our CEO, is interviewed alongside Zoe Briggs, Deloitte Ireland Return to Work Programme Manager.
28 September. Diversity Project and WIBF Event. New Ways of Working and its Impact on Inclusion. Julianne, our CEO, spoke on a panel. DP corporate members only
19 September (9.30 – 10.30am). Tech ReCharge Cross-Company Returner Programme Insight Event. Online on Zoom.
26 January 2023. Women at Work: Improving Female Representation in Senior Leadership. Julianne spoke at this Westminster Insight conference in Central London.
FOR RETURNERS :
9 October (12.30pm-1.30pm). Women in Banking & Finance (WIBF). Webinar: Authentic networking: when looking to return to work and when back. Led by Karen, our Head of Coaching
26 September (2 – 7pm). Leeds Digital Careers Fair. In-person, free event with opportunities to network, learn from, and connect with some of the industry’s top employers and professionals. Saira, one of our Programme Managers, is speaking at the event
4 July (6pm-9pm). Return to work with confidence. Julianne is speaking at this in-person Stylist Network event in London.
10-11 May. Back to Your Future annual conference Our flagship annual conference hosted in our Online Conference venue.
September-February 2023. Second series of our Career Returners Podcast
STEM ReCharge Insight Event on Supporting Returners back to Tech and Engineering. Online on Zoom. 7 June (9:30-10:45)
STEM ReCharge Insight Events on Supporting Returners back to Tech and Engineering (timing for all events is 9am registration, 9.30-10.30 content, 10.30-11 networking):
FOR WOMEN RETURNERS NETWORK MEMBERS:
Webinar 10. 21 November (11am-12pm) Ask the WR Coaches. Co-hosted by Karen Danker, Liz Mearns and Lauren Wilson
Webinar 9. 12 October (12.30-1.30pm) Return to Work Pathways. Co-hosted by Julianne Miles, CEO and Hazel Little, Deputy CEO of Women Returners
Webinar 8. 12 September (11am-12pm) From Imposter to Empowered: How to return with the confidence to thrive. Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Sarah Farmer, Executive Coach & Author of Leader Unleashed
Webinar 7. 12 July (11am-12pm) Reconnecting with your Professional Identity through Image. Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Daniela Florea, Image Ability
Webinar 6. 13 June (11am-12pm) Flexible Working – Finding the flexibility you Need. Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Claire Campbell, Timewise
Webinar 5. 23 May (11am-12pm) Midlife Health. Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Nigel Denby, Registered Dietician and Founder of Harley Street at Home
Webinar 4. 26 April (11am-12pm) Networking. Co-hosted by Angharad from Women Returners and Alisa Grafton, Author & Speaker on Networking
Webinar 3. 28 March (11am-12 pm) Career Change. Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Rachel Wright, Career Coach
Webinar 2. 28 February (11am-12pm). LinkedIn – how to create a great profile, Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
Webinar 1. 25 January 2023 (11am-12pm). CV skills – Building a winning CV. Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Returners and Employers 3 May. 6.30pm to 8.30pm, London. Navigating Career Transitions. Julianne was a panellist at this Seven College Conference in-person event.
For employers 24 March. Women into Employment 2022. Karen was a panellist at this Officers’ Association event.
For employers 3 February. CIPD Talent Management and Workforce Planning Conference. Hazel was a panellist at this event.
For Members
Webinar 11. 13 December 2022 (11am-12pm). Managing your wellbeing as you return to work. With Karen and Liz from Women Returners
Webinar 10. 29 November 2022 (11am-12pm). Build your Tech Skills with Social Impact. With Karen from Women Returners and Alistair Forbes and Joanna Allen of the Scottish Tech Army
Webinar 9. 16 November 2022 (11am-12pm). Dress for Confidence: Interviews and beyond. With Karen from Women Returners and Ella Lazenby from Smart Works
Webinar 8. 13 September 2022 (10-10:45am) . Boost your wellbeing for your return to work. Clare Rawlings, Founder Raw Movement
Webinar 7. 12 July (10-11 am). Natural Networking – taking the fear out of it. Rachel Halsall, Executive Coach
Webinar 6. 28 June (11am-12pm). Personal Brand – building your unique brand as you return to work. Stephanie Rix, Women Returners
Webinar 5. 10 May (10-11am). Making Menopause Work, Lesley Salem, Over The Bloody Moon
Webinar 4. 28 April (10-11am). Flexibility – options to consider as you return to work, Flexibility Works
Webinar 3. 22 March (11am-12pm). LinkedIn – how to create a great profile, Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
Webinar 2. 22 February (10-11am). CV skills – Building a winning CV. Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
Webinar 1. 24 January 1 – 2pm. Free Webinar. How to identify and talk about your transferable skills. Co-hosted by Karen from Women Returners and guest host Zena Everett, leadership coach and author of Mind Flip and The Crazy Busy Cure.
For Returners 1 December 2021. 10am to 11am. Free Webinar. How to ace the interview. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Returners 16 November 2021. 11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. Navigating today’s job market. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Returners 2 November 2021. 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Free Webinar. Harness the power of LinkedIn. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Returners 19 October 2021. 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Free Webinar. How to create the perfect CV. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Returners 5-6 October 2021. Women Returners Virtual Conference. Our flagship annual conference. Find out more about the Conference here.
For Returners 28 September 2021. 11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. Find career fulfilment – your dream role. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Returners 15 September 2021. 10am to 10:30am. Facebook Live. Conference Q&A. Join Julianne and Karen from Women Returners in our private Facebook Group to find out all about our Conference and ask any questions (if you’re a returner in our network, you can join the Group here)
For Employers 9 September 2021. Cityparents event. Why career returners need to be included in your talent strategy.
For Returners 13 July 2021. 11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. How to ace an Interview. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Returners 1 July 2021. 1:30pm. Instagram Live. Women Returners in conversation with Atkins. Follow us here
For Returners 15 June 2021. 11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. Navigating today’s job market. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Returners March-May 2021. First series of our Career Returners Podcast
For Employers 11 May 2021 9.15-10.30am. How to make returner hiring a sustainable part of annual recruitment- Returner Employer Networking Event, Online. Hear from our CEO and from leading returner employers, sharing experience and learnings and network with other returner employers. Contact us if you’d like a recording.
For Returners 18 May 2021. 11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. Harness the Power of LinkedIn. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
For Employers 19 May 2021 10.00-11.00. Information event for FinTech Cross-Company Programme with Innovate Finance. Online, for FinTech employers only.
29 April 2021 11.00-11.30am. Facebook Live: Self Marketing. Hosted by Karen Danker and Kate Mansfield of Women Returners on our private Facebook group.
23 April 2021 13.00-13.40. Skills for the Future – Building a Framework, UK FinTech Week. Julianne is a panellist at this Innovate Finance event.
20 April 2021 11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. How to use and optimise LinkedIn when returning to work. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
18 March 2021 Scotland Return to Work Accelerator Connection Event.
16 March 2021 11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. How to create an effective covering letter. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
9 February 2021 12pm to 1pm. Free Webinar. How to create the perfect CV. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
5 February 2021 11-11:30am. Facebook Live. ‘Preparing for your Return to Work’ – in conversation with Victoria McLean, City CV.
21 January 2021 10-10:30am. Facebook Live. Confidence. Hosted by Karen Danker and Liz Mearns of Women Returners.
24 November 2020.11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. Ace the Interview. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
1 December 2020. Inclusion 2020. Hazel from Women Returners is talking on a panel “Addressing Gender Equality at work” during the free Inclusion Festival 1-3 December 2020 for employers interested in diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
10 November 2020. 11am to 12pm. Free Webinar. How to use and Optimise LinkedIn when returning to work. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
24 September 2020. 2pm to 3pm. Free Webinar. How to create the perfect CV. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
24 June 2020 9.15-10.30am. Returner Programmes during the Pandemic – Returner Employer Networking Event, Online. Hear from our CEO and from leading returner employers about the impact of Covid-19 on UK returner programmes and share learnings on virtual attraction, recruitment and onboarding of returners.
30 April 2020 12.30-1.30pm. How to win at interview. Free live webinar hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
12 March 2020 12.30-1.30pm. How to use and optimise Linked in when returning to work. Free webinar hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
25 February 2020 11.00-12.00pm. How to return to work after a Career Break. Free webinar hosted by Women Returners.
12 February 2020. Women in Finance Summit 2020 (WiBF), London. Women Returners supported the Women in Finance Summit, a high profile forum which attracts 250+ senior FS industry delegates.
4 February 2020 12:30-1:30pm. How to create a winning CV. Free webinar hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
22 January 2020 12.30-1.30pm. Tech Skills for your Future. Free webinar hosted by Computer Fitness and Women Returners. Understand what you can do to feel more confident and prepared for using technology when you return to work.
11 December 2019 9.00am-1.00pm Women in the Workplace – returnships, intersectionality and reassessing the gender pay gap (Westminster Business Forum), London. Julianne is a speaker at this event which will discuss improving board-level representation, tackling the gender pay gap, ensuring meaningful representation, breaking down barriers to leadership through mentoring and returnships and changing workplace cultures.
28 November 2019. Women Mean Business Forum, Manchester. Julianne is a panelist at Westminster Insight’s Forum on the Gender Pay Gap and Women in Leadership
19 November 2019. Insuring Women’s Futures Launch Event, London. Women Returners is an exhibitor at the launch event for the Chartered Insurance Institute manifesto proposals
21 November 2019 12.30-1.30pm – How to win at interview Free webinar hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV
27 November 2019 8.30-10.00am Women in a Technology Driven World (Women in Banking and Finance), London. Julianne is on the expert panel at this event which will explore the challenges and opportunities for women in technology and provide key insights and the steps individuals can take to overcome these challenges.
31 October 2019 12.30-1.30pm – How to use and optimise Linked in when returning to work Free webinar hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
9 October 2019 Back to Business Event, London – Kate is running a Roundtable at the event being run by The Really Helpful Club. Dame Helena Morrissey will give the keynote, alongside other talks and practical Roundtable discussions. Women Returners Network members will be able to purchase tickets at the permanently discounted early bird rate of £49 per ticket by emailing caroline@reallyhelpfulclub.com and quoting the discount code RHCWR.
4 October 2019 Flexpo Return to Work event – Kate Mansfield, our Coaching & Relationship Director will be a panellist at the free Flexpo Return to work event taking place at Sandown Racecourse. It is aimed at those wanting to return to work in a more flexible way and is the opportunity to hear from a range of speakers and panelists who have created their own paths back to fulfilling and flexible work. For more details and to register please click here.
26 September 2019 12:30-1:30pm – How to create a winning CV Free webinar hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
5 September 2019 9:30am-1:00pm, Edinburgh – Women Returners is delighted to partner with Women in Banking and Finance in Scotland to co-host a Return to Work event. S. At the event you will find out more from employers who run returner programmes and understand what you can do to stand out as a candidate. You will be inspired to hear from returners who have successfully transitioned back into work following a career break and will benefit from a tailored return to work workshop facilitated by Women Returners. Places are limited, don’t delay.
9 July 2019. Supporting Women in the Workplace Conference, Central London. Julianne is speaking about returner and retraining programmes.
25 June 2019. Women Mean Business Forum, London. Julianne was a panelist at Westminster Insight’s Forum
13 May 2019 Women Returners Conference. Our Flagship Back to Your Future Conference.
1 April 2019 10am-1pm – Returners to Financial Services Scotland Scotland 2019 Launch Event, Edinburgh.
27 March 2019 12.30-1.30pm – How to win at interview Free webinar hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV
5 March 2019. The Telegraph Diversity and Inclusion Conference, Hilton London Bankside. How to Develop a Successful Returnship Julianne ran this Session at The Telegraph’s Conference for business leaders and policy makers
7 March 2019 – How to create a winning CV Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
5 February 2019. PIMFA Wealth of Diversity Conference 2019, London. Julianne was a speaker at this Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association event for employers
21 January 2019 12.30-1.30pm – How to use and optimise Linked in when returning to work Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
31 October 2018. The Telegraph Women Mean Business Live, London. We supported this one day summit celebrating women in the workplace. Julianne spoke on returning to work alongside over 30 other speakers including Allison Pearson, Dame Helena Morrissey, Nicola Mendelsohn, Brenda Trenowden and Mary Portas.
30 October 2018. Holyrood Insight: Women in Work, Edinburgh. Julianne spoke on a panel ‘Supporting Women in the Workplace’ at this event for employers.
3 October 2018. 12:30-13:30. Free Webinar. How to create a winning CV. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
25 September 2018. Women in Law Summit, London. We supported this conference on tackling the barriers to women’s legal careers.
20 September 2018. Free Webinar. How to use and Optimise Linked In when returning to work. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
27 June 2018. 12.30-1.30. Free Webinar. How to create a Winning CV. Hosted by Women Returners and Victoria McLean of City CV.
18 May 2018, Career Options and Support Available, The Law Society. This is a free event that will help you explore career options and support available to those wishing to return to or change their career in the legal profession.
25 April 11am. FREE Returnships and Supported Hiring Webinar. Kate Mansfield, our Relationship Director, talked through the differences between the two routes and helped you decide which route might be best for you.
17 April 2018, The Vote 100 Women in Business Summit, London. Women Returners was a Supporter of this event, in partnership with the Women’s Network Forum, the Government Equalities Office, the Women’s Business Council, UN Women UK and 100 Women in Finance.
20 March 2018. Career Transition and Transformation Forum. INSEAD UK Alumni Association (for INSEAD and other Business School alumni & guests only). Julianne was a panelist at this event
15 March 2018 Free Webinar. How to win at Interview. Co-hosted by Victoria McLean of City CV.
7 March 2018 Empowerment workshop – International Women’s Day part 1 (14:00-16:00) The Law Society, London
8 March 2018 Inspirational evening – International Women’s Day Part 2 (18:00-21:00) The Law Society, London
31 January 2018 Reboot: Rediscover your career mojo London. Julianne spoke at this event hosted by Good Housekeeping.
17 January 2018 Returners to Financial Services Scotland launch event, Edinburgh
18 January 2018 Returners to Financial Services Scotland launch event, Glasgow
18 January 2018, Free Webinar. How to Use and Optimise LinkedIn when Returning to Work. Co-hosted by Victoria McLean of City CV.
23 January 2018 Agility and Career Management, INSEAD Alumni Association London. Julianne was a panelist at this event (INSEAD alumni only)
5th December 2017, Free Webinar. How to create a winning CV. Co-hosted by Victoria McLean of City CV.
20th November 2017. Women Returners Conference 2017, London. Our flagship conference with return-to-work workshops, returner employers, networking & more. See here for details.
1st November 2017, Free Webinar. How to Win at Interview. Co-hosted by Victoria McLean of City CV.
9th October 2017, London. NAWIC Returning to Work in Construction event. Co-hosted by NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) and Women Returners.
28th September 2017, London. National Conference for Women in Project Management.
19th September 2017. Restart Your Career in the Investment and Savings Industry, London. Free event with the Diversity Project and Women Returners.
13th September – 4th October 2017. Career Boost: Online Group Return-to-work Coaching Programme. More details here.
23rd May 2017, 12.30-1.30 GMT. FREE LinkedIn Webinar: in partnership with City CV.
12th May 2017. Women’s Engineering Society Annual Conference, Get Connected: Empowering Women and Enriching Careers. Including a session by Women Returners.
11th May 2017. Women in Journalism: Fifty – a dangerous age for journalists? Julianne was a panel member for this discussion
9th May 2017. 30% Club Automotive Learning Group. Julianne spoke about returnships for the automotive sector.
25th January 2017, 12.30-1.30 GMT. FREE Webinar: Interviewing Skills for Women Returning to Work, in partnership with City CV
29th Nov 2016. Women Returners Scotland Launch event. We held our first Women Returners Scotland event at Standard Life’s office in Edinburgh.
14th Nov 2016. Women Returners Conference 2016. We ran our first Women Returners Conference at One Moorgate in Central London. See here for highlights of the day.
29th Sept 2016. FREE Webinar “How to use and optimise LinkedIn when returning to work”, partnering with City CV.
3rd Oct 2016. ICAEW, London. Self-marketing: building your personal brand. ICAEW Comeback Community members only
20th June 2016. Creating the right mindset for a successful return to work. We ran a London-based workshop as part of our programme of events for the ICAEW Comeback Community
26th May 2016. Equate Scotland Women Returners STEM event, Edinburgh. Julianne spoke on ‘The Future of Returnships’
14th May 2016. Mumsnet Workfest 2016, London. We ran a Kickstart your Return to Work workshop at this annual event on women and work
28th April 2016. Trinity Returners Event, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Julianne spoke on returning to work and UK returner programmes.
14th April 2016. Create Your New Career Direction. Julianne ran a workshop for the ICAEW Comeback Community
1st March 2016. CV Webinar in conjunction with City CV. Katerina & City CV advised on preparing a return to work CV.
27th January 2016. Katerina and Julianne ran a workshop on “Returning to work after an extended career break” at an event hosted by the Really Helpful Club, a SW London women’s network
18th November 2015. Returners information session. Katerina spoke to members of Outpost about Women Returners’ resources for getting back to work
11th November 2015. Sustaining a high-flying career. INSEAD alumni event with panel including Julianne discussing taking a career break
1st October 2015. LinkedIn and your return to work. We presented a workshop for ICAEW Comeback Community members
25 June 2015. Preparing for your Return to Work. Julianne presented a workshop for ICAEW Comeback Community members
18 June 2015. London Technology Week. A Celebration of Diversity. Benefits of returners for business
23 June 2015. Women’s Engineering Society Conference: Engineering Women – Are they returning to work? Returnships: Context, Benefits & a Case Study
9 June 2015. Old Pauline/Paulina Business Breakfast. Returnships and other routes back to work after a career break
10 June 2015. CFA UK Women’s Network event. Maternity Leave and Returning to Work. Panel discussion
3rd June 2015. Citymothers/Back to the City. Returning to Work after a Career Break. Women Returners workshop
16 May 2015. Mumsnet Workfest, London. We ran a Kickstart your Return to Work workshop
12 May 2015. How to Make Law Work for You, London. Workshop by LOD (Lawyers On Demand) and Women Returners
30 April 2015. Regaining your Professional Confidence. We ran a workshop for ICAEW Comeback Community members
30 April 2015. Business Forum. RIBA panel on how architecture practices can develop talented staff
24 March 2015. Career Restart Workshop for MBAs hosted by Women Returners at London Business School
18th Sept 2014. Return to Work event by West London Mums & The London Mothers’ Club, Chiswick
7th June 2014. Mumsnet Workfest. London. 2 workshops: “Returning to Work after an Extended Career Break” & “Fears, Doubts & Overcoming Guilt”.
21st – 22nd February 2014. Work & Family Show. London ExCEL. “Learn to juggle and ditch the guilt.” We spoke and participated in a panel discussion about freeing ourselves from working mother guilt.
10th September 2013. Return to Work workshop, Wimbledon. “Developing your new career direction.” Workshop for women considering returning to work after a career break.
23rd June 2013. Warwick Professional Women’s Group, London. “Options to relaunch your career.” Event for alumni of Warwick Business School and University.
21st June 2013. CCS Alumni workshop, London. “Coaching for women returners.” Workshop for experienced coaches on coaching women returning to work after a career break.
21st November 2012. TrainE-TraidE Women in the Workplace Conference, London. “Back to your Future.” Regaining confidence and finding your new direction
27th March 2012. Working Mums Live Event, Business Design Centre, London. “Return to work.” Workshop on overcoming career blockers and creating a personal pitch
20th March 2012. iRelaunch Return to Work Conference. London Business School. Julianne & Katerina provided UK support
8th November 2011. Working Mums Live Event. Lowry Centre, Manchester. “Return to work.” Workshop on overcoming career blockers and creating a personal pitch
8th March 2011. Working Mums Live Event. Business Design Centre, London. “Return to work.” Regaining confidence and excelling at interviews
