GETTING BACK TO BUSINESS PROGRAMME
CREATING AND INSPIRING EXCITING CAREERS THAT SHAPE OUR DIGITAL FUTURE SUCCESS STARTS HERE AMBITION We set ourselves challenging goals and are determined to achieve them. COLLABORATION We work best when we work together. ENERGY We thrive on activity and getting things done. INCLUSIVITY We embrace and bring together the best people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. PROFESSIONALISM We work to high standards. GROWTH We like to be challenged and have a willingness to learn, innovate and improve.
ABOUT US FDM is an international professional services provider with a focus on IT and over 180 market-leading clients. Using a specialist blend of training and skills development, we transform talented and motivated individuals into professional IT and business Consultants. Now in our third decade, we have developed a portfolio of clients from industries including finance, insurance, media, retail, utilities and pharmaceuticals, to name a few. FDM is committed to championing diversity in the workplace globally and is a leader in this field. With 60+ nationalities working together and circa 50% of the senior management team being made up of women, FDM is truly inclusive in both origin and outlook. Getting Back to Business Programme This programme is specifically designed to provide employment opportunities for high-calibre individuals who have taken an extended break in their career, facilitating their re-entry into the workplace. Our programme identifies and reskills talented people in IT and business specialities before placing them to work onsite with our clients.
The Getting Back to Business Programme Advantage: Fully funded professional business and technical training Transition coaching to facilitate your return to the workplace Placements onsite working with FDM s prestigious clients Full time employment for a minimum of two years Mentoring and ongoing support throughout your time with FDM Fast-track career progression back into business Networking opportunities to build professional relationships Our clients include: HSBC Lloyds Banking Group Cancer Research UBS Credit Suisse Charles Tyrwhitt Barclays Virgin Media Not on the High Street Sky BP Department for Education The Financial Times Channel 4 Save the Children TFL British Airways Home Office Ministry of Justice National Grid News UK Liverpool Victoria AXA From day one my experience at FDM has been life-changing; it has given me the confidence and encouragement to proceed. Louisa Phillip, FDM Business Consultant
COURSE OVERVIEW FDM provides award-winning training through our Academy, with each module led by an experienced trainer. The Getting Back to Business Programme is a sevenweek course, which focuses on reskilling talented individuals for reintegration into the corporate workplace. Upon completion of the programme, candidates will be employed full time as an FDM Consultant and placed on client site. Week 2 Excel Week 3 Financial Industry Awareness Week 1 Professional Skills / Software Development Lifecycle Week 4 Skills for Business Analysis Week 5 Project Management Framework PRINCE2 Certification Week 6 Project Management Tools / SCRUM Agile Workshop Week 7 Project Week Placement on client site Year 3+ options Continue career with FDM Transition to client
FDM s Getting Back to Business Programme has further developed my pre-career break skills and motivation. Now I have the confidence to return to a senior level role. Sheila Marriott, FDM Business Consultant
HOW TO APPLY 1. Apply to FDM To apply to the FDM Careers Programme, just fill in our online application form at fdmgroup.com APPLY ONLINE 2. Telephone Interview Once you have submitted your application, we will call you to assess your suitability in line with our entry criteria. 3. Assessment Day Following successful completion of your telephone interview, you will be invited to an Assessment Centre. The assessment will focus on both your interpersonal and business skill sets. During the assessment you will complete different tasks and exercises so that we can ensure your suitability for the programme. You will gain an understanding of our working environment and get the chance to visit our offices and see the training centre for yourself. The Getting Back to Business criteria Looking to return to work after a career break of more than a year Have a degree or relevant work experience in business analysis or project management Have an interest in becoming a business consultant Be able to commit to working for FDM for 2 years after the training Be able to work full time in a role within an hour commute of the FDM centre
FDM S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT OUR WORKFORCE IS COMPRISED OF A BROAD RANGE OF PEOPLE WITH A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS NATIONALITIES Ethnicity 60+ Nationalities working together as a team at FDM 48+27+18+4+2+1 18% 27% 48% 48% White/White British 27% Asian/Asian British 18% Black/Black British 4% /Mixed British 2% Arab/Arab British 1% Other Championing Women in IT at FDM Circa 50% of the senior management team at FDM is female 26% of all employees at FDM are female Winners of the TARGETJobs Diversity Recruitment Award 2016 Headline sponsor of the annual FDM everywoman in Technology Awards, which recognise, reward and celebrate the achievements of extraordinary women FDM has signed the United Nations Women s Empowerment Principles (UNWEP) FDM s COO was recognised as one of Computer Weekly s 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2016 Winner of the Advocate of the Year at the Information Age Women in IT Awards 2016
SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT As part of our commitment to the development of our people, we have regular contact with our Consultants on-site to monitor and assess progress to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling experience. 11+11+11+11+12+11+11+11+11A Account Management Mentoring Programme Relationship Manager The Mentoring Programme brings together Each Consultant on-site is assigned individuals at all levels of their career journey, to a senior member of FDM staff. The providing a unique opportunity to further Relationship Manager provides insight and build on the relationships within FDM s wider support and allows Consultants to benefit community. We identify suitable pairs and from their considerable commercial and officially match mentors with mentees as well as technical experience. providing support and guidance for mentors and sharing insight from the mentoring landscape. ME+ FDM has also developed a bespoke digital Consultant Peer Support (CPS) application called ME+, which allows our The CPS Programme ensures newly placed Consultants to set themselves goals and Consultants are connected with a more senior FDM Consultant onsite to help ease their transition. 50+ Consultants are currently representing FDM as CPS Ambassadors across the UK and Europe, and the initiative continues to grow. Me+ Alumni Network HR / Consultant Support Consultant Peer Support Mentoring Programme FDM Consultant Support Network Technical Support Employee Recognition Relationship Management structure their careers in line with their aspirations. Alumni Network Our Alumni network connects a diverse network of talented and successful individuals to share their experiences, knowledge and professional development opportunities around the world.
AWARDS 2015-2016 Computer Weekly 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2016 - Sheila Flavell, COO The Diversity Recruitment Award - TARGETJobs 2016 Best Employer Brand - S1 Jobs Recruitment Awards 2016 The Job Crowd - Top 100 Companies For Graduates To Work For 2016/17 The Job Crowd - Top IT Services and IT Consulting Companies To Work For 2015/16 Information Age Women in IT Awards Advocate on the Year 2016 CEO Insight Magazine - Best IT Services Employer 2015 European CEO Awards - Rod Flavell, Best CEO in the IT Industry 2015 Best Main Market Company Achievement - Shares Awards 2015 Military Times Best for Vets Employer 2015/2016 CivilianJobs.com Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military 2015/2016 My confidence has been re-built by participating in FDM s Getting Back to Business Programme. The support and friendships you make have been invaluable to me. Fiona Judd, FDM Business Consultant
The programme helped me find what I wanted to do and how to get there. I found each week of training rewarding and all the trainers were extremely supportive. FDM really helped me get back to work, giving me the confidence to continue my career whilst still being a Mum. Helen Van der Straaten, FDM Business Consultant
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