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.
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.



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.








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.
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.

Looking for a job can sometimes feel like a job in itself. Where should you look? Which opportunities are worth pursuing? Should you use recruitment agencies? And what if you don’t meet every requirement?
Make Your Job Search Work is a practical one-hour online Timely Careers workshop designed to help you take a more focused, strategic and confident approach to finding and securing your next job.
What to expect:
We’ll explore how to find opportunities through job boards, employer websites, LinkedIn, recruitment agencies, public-sector recruitment sites, networking and the hidden job market. You’ll learn how to search smarter using different job titles, keywords, filters and alerts, assess what employers are really looking for and make stronger, more targeted applications.
We’ll also tackle the human side of job hunting – managing self-doubt, rejection, comparison and those feelings sometimes described as “imposter syndrome” that can stop us putting ourselves forward.
Whether you’re returning to work, changing career or simply ready for something new, you’ll leave with practical strategies, greater confidence and a clear plan to help you search smarter, apply effectively and move closer to securing your next job.
📅 Date: Tuesday 20th October
📍 Where: Online
⏰ Time: 10.00am-11.00am
Your next opportunity could be closer than you think. Come along, take the next step and start searching with purpose.

Today’s job market can feel tougher than ever. With rising numbers of applications for every vacancy and fewer responses from employers, many job seekers are finding the process frustrating and disheartening.
Research shows that 63% of women experience a direct decline in confidence as a result of the job search process, making it even more important to hear real stories of resilience, adaptability, and success.
Join us for Setbacks to Success, an inspiring panel discussion featuring three guest speakers: a recruiter, a returner and a career changer. Through their experiences of redundancy, career breaks and unexpected career transitions, they will share honest insights into navigating setbacks, rebuilding confidence and finding new opportunities when plans don’t go as expected.
This event is designed for women who are returning to work, considering a career change, or looking to regain momentum in their job search.
By the end of the session you’ll have:
⭐ Practical advice on overcoming rejection and staying motivated
⭐ Insights from a recruiter on what employers are looking for in today’s market
⭐ Real-life experiences from women who have successfully returned to work or changed careers
⭐ Strategies for building resilience and maintaining confidence throughout the job search process
⭐ Inspiration and encouragement to view setbacks as opportunities for growth and redirection
⭐ The chance to connect with others facing similar career challenges and transitions
Whether you’re returning after a career break, navigating redundancy, or exploring a completely new career path, this session will leave you feeling empowered, informed and ready to take your next step with confidence.
📅 Date: Thursday 5th November
📍 Where: BBC NI, 25 Ormeau Ave, Belfast BT2 8HQ
⏰ Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Secure your place and register by contacting us at info@timelycareers.com

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

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