Skip to main content

For Employers

Challenge outdated hiring practices and tap into an overlooked talent pool.

Why STEM Leaders Choose Us

STEM Returners is more than just a recruitment solution—it’s a proven pathway to building a stronger, more innovative workforce.

By partnering with us, you gain access to a network of highly skilled professionals ready to bring their expertise and fresh perspectives to your organisation. At the same time, you take an active role in driving meaningful change in the STEM industry by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Leaders in STEM trust us because our programmes deliver tangible results, from filling critical skills gaps to enhancing employer reputation and advancing innovation.

Learn more
A diverse team of business professionals standing in front of a whiteboard, engaged in a discussion. The focus is on a woman speaking, with others actively listening.
A senior IT professional inspecting server equipment while working on a laptop.

The STEM Returners Programme

Our Flagship Return-to-work programme

Join leading organisations already benefiting from STEM Returners. Our award-winning programme helps you attract, retain, and develop returners, ensuring a diverse and skilled workforce.

With ongoing support, mentoring, and coaching, returners thrive—giving you a competitive advantage in a talent-short market.

  • Trusted by Industry Leaders: A proven model with measurable success.
  • End-to-End Support: Coaching, mentoring, and onboarding for returners.
  • Boost Retention & Performance: Secure skilled professionals ready to contribute.
Mentoring Platform

Meet some of our forward-thinking programme hosts

Two engineers wearing hard hats and reflective vests working together in an industrial setting. One points to a piece of equipment while the other reviews information on a tablet.

Why ED&I initiatives matter

The STEM industries thrives on diversity and innovation, and inclusive organisations are better equipped to lead the way. Hosting your own STEM Returners programme enables your organisation to take meaningful steps toward equity by creating opportunities for skilled professionals to re-enter or transition to STEM.

Diverse, inclusive, and equitable teams lead to:

  • Outperformance: Companies that are more diverse and inclusive are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors.
  • Decision-making: Diverse teams are 87% better at making decisions.
  • Higher innovation: Inclusive companies are 1.7 times more likely to be innovation leaders.
  • Increased market share: Diverse companies are 70% more likely to capture new markets.
  • More revenue: Diverse management teams lead to 19% higher revenue

Bridge the skills gap with experienced STEM talent

Partner with us to design a programme tailored to your needs, helping you build a stronger, more diverse workforce. Get in touch today to discover how we can connect you with highly skilled STEM professionals.