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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LinkedIn Job Search & Visibility Masterclass

Over 3 million people are hired through LinkedIn each year. This equals roughly 6 to 8 hires every single minute.

If you are looking for your next opportunity, LinkedIn can be one of the most powerful tools in your job search.

Let us help you build a profile that gets noticed, increase your visibility to recruiters, and use LinkedIn effectively to support your career goals.

Returning to work after a career break can feel daunting. Whether you have stepped away for family, caring responsibilities, health reasons, travel, or personal development, the workplace and recruitment landscape may look very different from when you last searched for a role. The good news is that understanding how to use LinkedIn effectively can help you build confidence, grow your network, and discover new opportunities.

Our LinkedIn Job Search & Visibility Masterclass is designed to help you build a professional online presence, increase your visibility to employers, and use LinkedIn confidently as part of your job search strategy.

Are you thinking about returning to work but unsure where to start? Many women worry that technology has moved on, or that they’re no longer “technical enough.” This practical and supportive session is designed to rebuild your confidence and help you understand today’s workplace.

During this practical and supportive session, you’ll discover how to:

⭐ Create or update your LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills and experience

⭐ Positively position career breaks and tell your professional story with confidence

⭐ Improve your visibility to recruiters and hiring managers

⭐ Build a professional network that supports your career goals

⭐ Use LinkedIn’s job search tools to find suitable, flexible, and remote opportunities

⭐ Understand the skills employers are really looking for beyond job titles

⭐ Develop a simple LinkedIn routine that supports your job search without taking hours each week

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools available to job seekers. Recruiters and employers regularly use the platform to identify talent, assess candidates, and advertise opportunities. Having a strong profile can help you build connections, increase your visibility, and access opportunities that may never appear on traditional job boards.

Whether you’re ready to apply for roles now or simply beginning to explore your options, this workshop will provide practical steps that you can implement immediately.

📅 Date: Thursday 10th September

📍 Where: Online

⏰ Time: 10.00am-11.00am

Ready to make LinkedIn work for you and take the next step in your career journey?

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Career Confidence and Identity Shifts

Life and work don’t always follow a straight line. A career break, caring responsibilities, health changes, redundancy or a shift in priorities can affect how you see yourself, and, what you believe is possible.

Join us for this supportive, practical workshop designed to help you reconnect with your strengths, recognise your professional value and rebuild career confidence. Together, we’ll explore the link between personal identity and professional identity, challenge limiting narratives and separate how confident you feel from what you are genuinely capable of.

Through guided reflection and interactive exercises, you’ll challenge your assumptions about what is possible by asking “What does the evidence actually say?”, strengthen the language you use to describe what you bring and consider what you want from work at this stage of your life.

By the end of the session you’ll have:

⭐ A clearer understanding of how life experiences and changing roles can shape career confidence

⭐ Fresh evidence of your skills, strengths and transferable experience across work, life and learning

⭐ More confident language to describe your professional value

⭐ Greater clarity about what you want from your next chapter

⭐ One realistic next step towards returning to work, changing direction or progressing

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.

Ready to take your next step? Book your place today and start reconnecting with your strengths, confidence and career possibilities.

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

📅  Start Date: Tuesday 6th October

📍 Where: In person, Belfast City Centre

⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Email info@timelycareers

Career Chats

Did you know we offer free one‑to‑one career chats for our Timely Careers Community if you are currently not in employment? 

We know that when you are considering returning to work or making a change, often having someone who you can chat through your goals with, work out your next steps and have a second pair of eyes to share supportive advice for your CV can be invaluable. 

What to expect:
Our Careers Expert Colette Leeson 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?
Your free 45‑minute session 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

To book an introductory coaching session or if you have any questions and would like to find out more about what Colette offers, contact us today at info@timelycareers.

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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