Alternative suitable job after maternity

[Makako]

I am a Manager and my flexible working of 3 days per week has been turned down, I appealed, same outcome. There were some business reasons given, as we all know, it's so easy for any company to make them up. That's not why I'm posting though.

My cover was made permanent in the role and I was offered another post (2 grades below) on her team (awkward!). I accepted it as my return date was fast approaching and had to think of finances etc. but was promised that they will look for something more suitable if and when opportunities come up. Now, there are other posts going on the same level I was before and I am told excuses as to why they can't consider me. They are both merit lists so not actual positions as of yet but they won't even put me on them. One was advertised while I was on leave but was never told about it; the other I was on, but was removed when I was promoted.

I know I had the right to return to the same job I left, which I was offered but I couldn't commit to it full-time, so had to turn it down. Who decides what is a suitable alternative? Is it worth making a complaint for getting turned down for similar jobs without consideration because "they're not keen on part-timers"? Would it get me anywhere? I feel like I am not given any responsibilities and all of a sudden I'm not capable because I have a child and work part-time. I don't want to make things harder for myself but I hate being pushed aside like a piece of dirt. What would you do?

Thanks in advance for anyone taking the time to reply.

[Makako]

Thanks, I had a look on their website. Might give them a call.

[flowery]

If you were offered the same job you left and turned it down, they have no other obligations outside having to consider a flexible working request.

If you decide you don't want to return to your job they don't have to find you something else I'm afraid. It's not a redundancy situation if your job as it was is available to you.

[Makako]

Thanks, flowery.

I guess I knew that, I just had to hear it loud and clear. I get pity looks at work for being downgraded, because people know that with a little flexibility the job could have been done as job share or even partly from home. Ah well...