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NOW CLOSED: Are you interested in signing up to a 'Returning Talent' programme with Bank of America Merrill Lynch – we are looking for folk on a career break who are looking to return to work

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AnnMumsnet · 10/05/2012 14:49

2014 PROGRAMME LINK HERE

We have been working with Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) on their plans for an exciting idea for a return to work programme. We asked our panel members to complete a survey about this and now the programme has been finalised we are looking for MNers to attend. Apologies in advance to those for whom getting to London is a problem.

The programme is aimed at folk who fit the following specific criteria:

a) who are currently on a career break;
b) who had previously worked in a management type role, for example: this could be an IT manager in any business, a project manager in local authority, or management level jobs in areas such as law, communications or PR, HR, marketing or in a financial institution etc; c) who are planning a return to work

Michelle Fullerton, head of Diversity and Inclusion at BofAML says, "As an employer of choice and recognised as one of The Times? Top 50 Employers for Women, we are keen to ensure we attract, retain and develop talented individuals. We recognise that choosing to have a family is a very important stage in a man or woman's life, and that some decide to take time away from work to focus completely on caring for their family."

"We would like to offer 20 men or women who have been away from work for three or more years in order to stay at home and care for their family, the opportunity to benefit from our Returning Talent programme."

"Returning Talent has been devised as a way to support men and women returning to work. It offers three one day workshops (scheduled around childcare), executive coaching and access to employees and experts from BofAML. At the end of the programme, we hope that alumni will feel better prepared and confident to re-enter the world of work, either at our company or at another corporation."

The programme is being delivered by Maternity Coaching (the company that currently delivers maternity coaching to BofAML employees and their managers.)

Programme dates, times and locations:

The sessions will be hosted at BofAML's offices in City or Canary Wharf from 10:30am-4pm:

~ Monday, 18 June
~ Thursday, 21 June
~ Wednesday, 27 June

With regret no children. You will need to make your own way to the locations and lunch/ drinks will be served. You will need to attend all three sessions and stay for the whole session.

If you're able to attend all three sessions please add your details to this form by 28 May at 5pm. We will be in touch with those selected to attend on or before Wednesday, 6 June.

Any questions please ask on this thread and we will get a response for you.

Good luck and thanks, MNHQ

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madwomanintheattic · 10/05/2012 14:53

Can you persuade them to run this programme in the back of beyond in the Canadian Rockies, please? Grin
Ex Brit mil officer seeks work. Bored and restless (and apparently unemployable)

No? Sheesh.

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OneHandFlapping · 10/05/2012 15:11

Sounds fantastic. Have applied.

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Changebagsandgladrags · 10/05/2012 16:02

Argh, my first day back at work is 18th June.

Would not look good...

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aftereight · 10/05/2012 16:13

Sounds fantastic - can they run one in Manchester next?

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madwomanintheattic · 10/05/2012 16:16

I think you've got a better chance than I do, after eight... Grin

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PermanentlyOnEdge · 10/05/2012 19:41

I would so love to do this! It clashes with our only family holiday this summer. Do you think this will be a one off or that they might repeat the course at a later date? My youngest starts nursery in January so will be looking for something like this around then.

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urania · 10/05/2012 21:56

Booked family holiday during the first two dates. Maybe something to remember for the future- Mothers need more time to plan!

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veryconfusedatthemoment · 11/05/2012 00:06

I'm free! So have done the survey - that got the grey cells working!

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AnnMumsnet · 11/05/2012 11:20

Sorry to those for whom the dates are not convenient - not sure if it will be repeated or not. Thanks if you've applied already...

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YouveCatToBeKittenMe · 11/05/2012 15:29

Well if it wasn't for this line who had previously worked in a management type role then I would have done. Sadly I was only a lowly receptionist and therefore not eligible!

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flapperghasted · 11/05/2012 16:09

Sounds fantastic. If I lived in London, I'd be there like a shot! As it is, I'm in Sheffield. And I work part time, so I guess I wouldn't qualify, even though my current jobrole is a much lower level than anything I've done before and is only a filling whilst I raise my girl. Am very jealous!

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PenguinArmy · 11/05/2012 16:25

Sounds great, shame not open to people looking for a change of direction as I have the talent part :)

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Solo · 11/05/2012 16:26

The programme is aimed at folk who fit the following specific criteria:

a) who are currently on a career break;
b) who had previously worked in a management type role, for example: this could be an IT manager in any business, a project manager in local authority, or management level jobs in areas such as law, communications or PR, HR, marketing or in a financial institution etc; c) who are planning a return to work

Hmmmmm...nope! I'm not management! unless I've been promoted in my lengthy absence? :) nice thought not but no, it's unlikely.

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gazzalw · 13/05/2012 09:52

Yes, DW rather fancied it and it would be right up her street but although she is qualified to the hilt, she was never a manager so ;-(.

It looks fantastic though!

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FartBlossom · 13/05/2012 14:50

I think it sounds really good, though I dont fit into the categories, but would love some help returning to work.

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LackaDAILYcarb · 13/05/2012 17:41

madwomanintheattic, is this for you or your DH?

I'd love to do this and fit all the criteria and am struggling to persuade prospective employers that the skills I gained as a structural engineer are readily transferrable, but am up north.

Is there any chance of running this outside of London? The majority of the population don't live in the capital after all!

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LackaDAILYcarb · 13/05/2012 17:45

Ignore me. It's company specific, so If they're based in Londinium, then that's where the course is.

Would love it if all big employers were this forward thinking!

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Jux · 13/05/2012 19:09

Sounds interesting. Would Stage Manager count? I had 8 staff directlt under me, and the whole show would be my responsibility (not a standard theatre, a big venue putting on a large variety of shows) and logistics, H&S etc down to me. Later was self-employed.

Currently studying maths/stats. A course in Exeter would be good would work nicely for me!

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itsatiggerday · 13/05/2012 22:36

I'd love to and am just deliberating with myself about feasibility of calling in all possible favours to sort out childcare for 3 full days in such a short period.

If we apply, do you have any idea yet of numbers and how likely we are to get a place? If it's a ratio of 100 applicants per place already then I might have to take a considered risk position re the favours....

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edam · 13/05/2012 22:48

They wouldn't care to do one for people who are just at home with the kids because they are unemployed, would they?

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KatieMiddleton · 13/05/2012 23:23

What a brilliant idea - i have often thought organisations should do this sort of thing to be competitive. Hope you get some fabbo people.

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AnnMumsnet · 14/05/2012 10:01

itsatiggerday - at the moment we have a healthy but not overwhelming number of folks if that helps!?

Do apply if you fit the criteria and are thinking about a return to work - I don't think industry matters so much

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itsatiggerday · 14/05/2012 14:32

Thanks Ann, that is helpful.

Unfortunately have just received a hospital appointment for DC2 on 21 June so am going to have to hold back. Would be very interested after September though if there's ever the possibility of another one.

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AnnMumsnet · 14/05/2012 19:51

Please do apply if you are interested and are thinking about a return to work - to clarify on the management experience requirement - we are not necessarily looking for ex-MDs but folks who have had some level of responsibility for others in the workplace - at whatever level.

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bochead · 15/05/2012 13:54

Signed up. Anything that gets the grey cells kick started again will be a welcome boost. I've been looking in the financial sector for months now and am hoping this will get me over the starting line towards a new role.

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