We understand how women feel, think and thrive

Timely is a social enterprise created by the Women in Business NI Group. Our mission is to remove the obstacles, anxiety and challenges that women who want to return to work often face. We will enable and empower women, through training and a jobs board, to get back into work by connecting them to the right support and the right jobs, at the right time for them.

The WiB Group

Women in Business is an integral part of The WiB Group. The WiB Group is an umbrella group of social enterprises that are dedicated in the mission to help create a prosperous, inclusive economy for Northern Ireland.

Through Women in Business, Diversity Mark, Timely Careers and Centre of Learning, The WiB Group is committed to driving positive change through connections, accreditations, employment opportunities and skills development. Join us in our mission, where the collective power of everyone’s contributions propels us towards a brighter, more equitable future for all.

If you want to return to work after taking a career break, or are searching for a new job that works for you, Timely will support you. Sign up for free.

Search for jobs that work for you

For many women returners, full-time work is simply not a realistic option, yet it is still often difficult to find skilled jobs, careers and opportunities that respect the other commitments and demands in our lives.

Timely has created a hub that respects the non-traditional working week. All the positions we list are either part-time, offer flexible working patterns, are job share or term time only.

Our founding partners

If you would like to know more about our founding partners, and the work they are doing to help their employees build meaningful careers, please click the button below.

Career support that can help you move forward

Finding the right role can be a daunting experience full of challenges, both practical and emotional. Are the right roles out there? Will I have the correct skillset? How will this affect my family? Will they value what I can offer?

Returning to work or changing direction may be a small step or a big leap, but it is always a significant decision – we will be there to back you up.

Peer support

The extensive WIB Network gives our customers access to shared wisdom and nurtures a team mentality. You’re not alone!

CV assistance

If you don’t have a CV, or you’re not confident writing a CV, our online wizard will help you put your best foot forward.

Online and in-person training

We offer online and in-person training, connecting you to a trusted figures who can support you with knowledge and guidance.

Resources

Our on-line library of articles, research and shared knowledge means you can find reputable help for many subjects

Book a chat with our Careers Coach

With over 30 years’ experience in training, HR and careers coaching, Colette Leeson has worked with a diverse range of women, from professionals to students and women returning to the workforce. She provides expert advice to help professional women whatever stage they are at in their career to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to reach their potential and thrive in their chosen career.

The support Colette will provide includes:

Tailored CV and application support, interview coaching, presentation skills and career development, career goal setting and confidence building. You can know book an online 45 minute 1-to-1 coaching session with Colette and take the next step in navigating your career!

To book a coaching session or if you have any questions and would like to find out more, contact us today at info@timelycareers.com

Timely Events

At Timely, we run free monthly events for our members aimed to inform, educate and up skill women. Please sign up to access the events for free and email info@timelycareers.com to register for an event.

Career Chats

After joining Timely Careers, many women tell us the same thing:

“I’m not sure what my next step is, I just know I need support.”

Sometimes one conversation with someone with an outside perspective can make you think a little differently, see what is possible and feel seen, heard and understood. That’s exactly why we offer free one‑to‑one career chats for our Timely Careers Community.

Meet Colette, our Careers Expert

Colette has supported many women who have been right where you are, without judgement and in fully confidential, informal conversations.  

She specialises in supporting women who are:

  • Returning to work after time away
  • Navigating career change
  • Rebuilding confidence
  • Unsure how their skills fit today’s job market
  • Looking for flexible or part‑time options that work around life

What happens in a coaching session?

If you have not yet availed of the coaching session you can benefit from a free 45‑minute session which is a safe, supportive conversation focused entirely on you. Don’t worry if you aren’t quite sure exactly where you are going, Colette will help you get there.

Together, you can:

  • Talk through where you are right now
  • Explore your skills and experience
  • Get clarity on possible next steps
  • Work on your CV or interview preparation
  • Rebuild confidence and direction

You choose what you want to focus on.

Women who have worked with Colette often tell us they leave feeling calmer, clearer and more confident.

 “Colette’s energy is infectious. She made everything feel possible again.”

When you’re ready

As part of the Timely community your coaching session is completely free (or if you are in employment a small, subsidised fee of £50 + VAT).

Simply complete the Careers Chat Questionnaire and a member of the Timely Team will get back to you in due course.

Make your Job Application Stand Out Masterclass


Did you know that 58% of UK recruiters incorporate application forms into their recruitment process?

Online job applications can feel demanding, from lengthy forms and competency questions to supporting statements and tight word or character limits.

In this practical session, we’ll break the process down and show you how to turn your experience into clear, relevant evidence that gives you the best possible chance of progressing to interview.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to:

⭐ Identify what an employer is really looking for

⭐ Break down a job description, person specification and essential criteria

⭐ Match your experience and transferable skills to the role

⭐ Tackle competency, behavioural and supporting-information questions

⭐ Write clear, evidence-based answers rather than simply making claims

⭐ Make every word count when space is limited

⭐ Use AI appropriately without losing your own voice or creating generic answers

⭐ Carry out a final quality check before you submit

Whether you’re preparing to return to work, considering a career change or simply feeling stuck, this session offers the space, encouragement and practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence.

Increase your confidence and prepare for your next role in this 60-minute online workshop.

📅  Start Date: Wednesday 18th November

📍 Where: Online

⏰ Time: 11.00am-12.00pm

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Festive Networking and Goal Setting

It’s the most wonderful time of year to come together with amazing women on similar paths and be inspired by our motivational speaker! Take the time this Christmas to reflect on your career path and prepare to enter the new year with a renewed professional focus.

Indulge in the ultimate festive networking experience where you will have the opportunity to take time out for yourself, make new connections and be inspired and supported to make 2027 the year for you.

What to expect:

🎄Delivered by Denise Black, Owner of Denise Black Consulting with 40 years’ experience supporting and coaching people across all sectors in HRD and executive coaching roles.

🎄Meet and be inspired by employees from the global accountancy and consulting firm, Deloitte. Meet other amazing women and hear their stories about how they have been able to pursue a professional career and still manage their other commitments, thanks to the flexibility offered to them at Deloitte.

🎄Make new connections in small groups to enable you to chat, share your story and talk about future aspirations in a relaxed and safe space.

🎄A reflection on 2026, your core values and what matters most.

🎄Focused and fun goal setting activities that will help you look forward and plan for upcoming year.

🎄The chance to get out of your comfort zone and meet other women, that just like you, are eager to return to work or enhance their careers.

📅 Date: Tuesday 8th December

📍 Where: Deloitte, Bedford St, Belfast City Centre

⏰ Time: 10am – 12pm

Festive food and drink served to help you unwind as we head into the holiday season.

Secure your place and register by contacting us at info@timelycareers.com

For Employers

As well as supporting women, we also strive to support businesses by connecting them to a unique pool of talent, knowing that those connections will have a positive impact on their businesses and our economy.

We celebrate the businesses that are working hard to effect change. The businesses that want to hire women returners because they recognise the value in creating and recruiting for non-traditional 9-5 roles. They acknowledge the financial benefits, and the benefits that flexibility brings in terms of creating a positive work environment, culture, increasing staff retention rates and enhancing employee engagement.

If you have roles that need filled by top candidates, Timely can help you connect with skilled, experienced and professional women through our unique jobs board.

An incredible pool of talent to fill your open vacancies

By advertising your open roles on the Timely platform, you are tapping into candidates that are engaged, and who want to further their careers.

Many of the candidates on the Timely platform are here because they struggle to find part-time or flexible career opportunities through the regular channels, which is where we are so different.

We promote roles that have an element of flexibility, for employers that see the value in thinking outside the 9-5.

If you would like to post your jobs on Timely, discuss the platform in more detail, or find out the small investment required, please contact us by emailing info@timelycareers.com

This is a business for women and we’re not going to ignore the fact that progress for women returners needs to happen faster than it is. It’s our duty to get Timely out there and stop so many women feeling dispirited.

Roseann Kelly, MBE, Timely

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