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Returnships in Europe

Returnships are paid, fixed-term programs for people coming back after a career break for caregiving, health or relocation. They usually include training and a mentor, and many lead to a permanent offer.

27 open listings here, out of 78 in this category.

  1. Apply by 30 November 2026Return to Work ProgramMorgan StanleyRoughly 16-week paid return-to-work programme at Morgan Stanley (January to May 2027) for people out of the workforce two or more years; completers can be considered for…paid ~16-week programme · placement in a business areaBengaluru, Mumbai, India, United States, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  2. Apply by 28 February 2027ReEntry ProgramJPMorganChaseA 15-week paid fellowship (April to July) for experienced professionals on a long career break, with skills refresh, a mentor and the prospect of a permanent offer at…paid 15-week fellowship · mentor pairingNew York, Atlanta, United States, United Kingdom, IrelandDetails and how to apply
  3. RollingCareer Comeback ProgrammeSevern TrentSevern Trent's year-round returner route for people after a career break of 12 months or more: a recruiter matches you to a current vacancy, then you get a mentor…matched to a current vacancy · mentorUnited KingdomDetails and how to apply
  4. RollingIBM Tech Re-Entry ProgramIBMA full-time paid returnship for technical professionals restarting after a break of a year or more, combining a tailored learning plan with real client project work and…paid full-time returnship · structured skills-refresh learning planUnited States, Canada, IndiaDetails and how to apply
  5. RollingReturn to Work (supported hiring)Deloitte UKDeloitte UK's Return to Work route hires people back from a break of two years or more into permanent roles from Assistant Manager to Director, usually four days a week…permanent roles (unless project-specific) · usually four days a week (80%)United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  6. RollingReturners ProgrammeFDM GroupFDM's year-round returner route in the UK: experienced professionals after a 12-month-plus break retrain (business, technical or AWS pathway) and then work full-time on…upskilling course: 7-week business, 14-week technical or 10-week AWS Cloud Practitioner pathway · client assignments in a new permanent roleUnited KingdomDetails and how to apply
  7. RollingReturners ProgrammePM GroupPM Group's returner route in Ireland for engineering, technical and project management professionals who have been out of the workforce for more than two years, working…competitive salary · office and/or site assignmentsCork, Dublin, IrelandDetails and how to apply
  8. RollingSTEM Returners ProgrammesSTEM ReturnersUK service that places experienced STEM professionals back into engineering and technical work through paid, short-term returner placements with coaching and mentoring.paid short-term placements with STEM employers · career coachingUnited KingdomDetails and how to apply
  9. RollingUBS Career ComebackUBSUBS's programme for experienced professionals returning after a career break of two years or more, into full- or part-time roles with orientation, external one-to-one…orientation · one-to-one coaching with an external partnerSwitzerland, PolandDetails and how to apply
  10. RollingUK Career Returners ProgrammeTurner & TownsendSix-month structured returner roles at construction consultancy Turner & Townsend across UK offices for professionals with a career break of over two years, with a…six-month structured role · competitive salaryLondon, Bristol, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  11. See cycle2027 EMEA Returnship ProgrammeGoldman SachsA ten-week paid placement at Goldman Sachs in London or Birmingham for experienced professionals coming back after an extended break, running January to March 2027.paid 10-week placement · structured return-to-work supportLondon, Birmingham, United KingdomAnnual cohorts; the 2027 EMEA cohort runs 11 January to 19 March 2027. Other regions (Americas, India) run separate annual cycles.Details and how to apply
  12. See cycleCareer Relaunch ProgrammeRothschild & CoRothschild & Co's six-to-nine-month programme, first run in 2023, for financial services and banking professionals returning after a career break of 18 months or more…six- to nine-month programme · training and mentoringUnited KingdomNext programme runs in 2027; applications are taken in May and June, with interviews in June and July (exact dates not posted).Details and how to apply
  13. See cycleCareer Returners ProgrammeMan GroupMan Group's six-month returner programme with Career Returners for people back after a break of at least 24 months, with professional coaching sessions, a mentor…six-month returner programme · professional coaching sessionsUnited KingdomRecurring programme; no intake dates are posted on the careers page and no returner roles are open on Man Group's job board right now.Details and how to apply
  14. See cycleCareer Returnship ProgramBlackRockSix months on a BlackRock team for people back after a career break of 18+ months, with an internal mentor, a buddy, coaching, training and senior-leader exposure; may…six-month placement on a BlackRock team · internal mentor and day-to-day buddyNew York, Atlanta, United States, United KingdomAnnual; 2026 applications opened May 2026 for cohorts starting September (EMEA) and October (U.S.). Dates for the next cycle are not posted yet — the returner talent community sends updates.Details and how to apply
  15. See cycleCivil Service Assisted Return to Career (ARC) ProgrammeIrish Civil Service (DPER, with Career Returners)A six-month full-time paid returnship in the Irish Civil Service at Higher Executive Officer grade in finance and accounting, HR or ICT, for people out of work for at…six-month full-time paid returnship · Higher Executive Officer gradeIrelandRecurring competition; the next round will be published on publicjobs.ie (no date posted yet).Details and how to apply
  16. See cycleGlide – Relaunch APAC & EMEAWells FargoA 16-week return-to-work programme at Wells Fargo for experienced professionals coming back after a career break, combining real work assignments with a structured…16-week return-to-work programme · real-world work assignments plus a structured curriculumHong Kong SAR China, Singapore, IrelandOngoing; openings appear on Wells Fargo's job search when available — no dates posted. A Glide international talent community collects interest.Details and how to apply
  17. See cycleNursing Return to Practice (RTP)NHS EnglandA funded course for nurses whose NMC registration has lapsed: 3 to 12 months of classroom and placement learning with a mentor. NHS England pays course and placement…Course and placement fees paid; £1,205 towards childcare, travel and book costs (university route)United KingdomOngoing: universities and NHS organisations run intakes; start dates vary by provider.Details and how to apply
  18. See cycleRe-connect return-to-work programmeMorgan Sindall InfrastructurePaid six-month Re-connect roles at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure for anyone back after a break of around 18 months or more, with mentoring, coaching and training to…paid six-month position · mentoring and coachingUnited KingdomOngoing; no intake dates are posted — interested returners contact the team.Details and how to apply
  19. See cycleRE-IGNITEMoody'sA 16-week paid, full-time returnship at Moody's for people coming back after a career hiatus of at least two years: hands-on projects on a team, coaching, mentoring…16-week paid full-time assignment · coaching and mentoringUnited States, United Kingdom, CanadaOngoing; RE-IGNITE roles are posted on Moody's careers site as they open — no fixed dates posted. A talent community collects interest for future roles.Details and how to apply
  20. See cycleRelaunch@CapgeminiCapgemini UKCapgemini UK's six-month fixed-term returner programme for experienced professionals after a career break of 18 months to 10 years, with Career Returners coaching, a…six-month fixed-term contract · four coaching sessions with Career ReturnersTelford, Hove, United KingdomCohorts run throughout the year; returner roles for the next cohort were posted on 13 October 2026 and stay open until after the Relaunch event (no closing date stated).Details and how to apply
  21. See cycleRePower Return-to-Work ProgramCumminsA six-month paid return-to-work assignment in engineering and other functions for professionals with a career break of at least two years. The 2026 cohort runs November…six-month paid assignment · training, coaching and developmentUnited States, United Kingdom2026 cohort: target timeframe November 2026 through April 2027 (2026 US and UK RePower flyers linked from the page). No application deadline published.Details and how to apply
  22. See cycleReturner ProgrammeSchrodersA six-month paid programme at asset manager Schroders for mid- to senior-level professionals coming back after a career break, with Diversity Project coaching, mentors…six-month paid programme · coaching from The Diversity ProjectUnited KingdomAnnual: applications open in January and the programme usually starts in April or May; 2027 dates not yet posted.Details and how to apply
  23. See cycleReturners ProgrammeEDF (UK)EDF's UK Returners Programme: returners join on a six-month fixed-term contract in roles such as People Partner (from £44,800, hybrid, Exeter, London or Hove offices).6-month fixed-term contract · example role salary from £44,800 a year plus potential bonusExeter, London, United Kingdom2026 Returners Programme roles have expired; the next intake has not been announced.Details and how to apply
  24. See cycleReturners Programme (returnship)National HighwaysA six-month structured returnship at National Highways, the company running England's motorways and major A-roads, for professionals after a career break of two years or…six-month structured returnship · coaching sessions from an external providerUnited KingdomAnnual: 2026 returner applications have closed; the next intake has not been announced.Details and how to apply
  25. See cycleReturnship Program – EMEASAPSAP's six-month paid, full-time return-to-work programme in EMEA (hybrid roles in France, Spain, South Africa and Saudi Arabia) for professionals with 5+ years'…six-month paid full-time programme · hybrid rolesFrance, Spain, Saudi ArabiaThe EMEA programme was not hiring when checked on 2026-10-31 (the page says to check back soon); SAP points to its talent community for updates. No dates posted.Details and how to apply
  26. See cycleReturnship Program 'Re-Energize'Siemens EnergyA six-month paid fixed-term returnship at Siemens Energy for mid-career professionals after an extended career break, with mentoring, a buddy, tailored training and a…six-month paid fixed-term contract · mentor and programme buddyUnited Arab Emirates, Sweden, MalaysiaReturnship roles are added to Siemens Energy's job site over time; the page says to check back regularly. No cohort dates posted.Details and how to apply
  27. See cycleVodafone ReConnect Programme (Türkiye)VodafoneVodafone Türkiye's ReConnect: experienced professionals back from a career break join a real role or short-term project in Istanbul, with extra support and flexible…a real job with responsibilities from the start, or a short-term project assignment · extra support during the first six monthsIstanbul, TürkiyeRegister-your-interest posting dated 15 October 2026; Vodafone contacts you when your skills match a role. No closing date stated.Details and how to apply

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