GETTING BACK TO BUSINESS PROGRAMME

CREATING AND INSPIRING EXCITING CAREERS THAT SHAPE OUR DIGITAL FUTURE

SUCCESS STARTS HERE

AMBITION

COLLABORATION

ENERGY

INCLUSIVITY

PROFESSIONALISM

GROWTH

We set ourselves challenging goals and are determined to achieve them.

We work best when we work together.

We thrive on activity and getting things done.

We work to high standards.

We embrace and bring together the best people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We like to be challenged and have a willingness to learn, innovate and improve.

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.

ABOUT US

• 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

The Getting Back to Business Programme Advantage:

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

HSBC

Credit Suisse

Lloyds Banking Group Cancer Research

Not on the High Street

UBS

Charles Tyrwhitt Barclays

Department for Education

Virgin Media

Sky

The Financial Times Channel 4 Save the Children

Ministry of JusticeHome OfficeBritish AirwaysTFL

BP

National Grid News UK Liverpool Victoria AXA

Our clients include:

FDM provides award-winning training through our Academy, with each module led by an experienced trainer. The Getting Back to Business Programme is a seven-week 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.

Year 3+ options

Transition to clientContinue career with FDM

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week 1Professional Skills / Software Development Lifecycle

Week 3Financial Industry Awareness

Week 4 Skills for Business Analysis

Week 5 Project Management FrameworkPRINCE2 Certification

Week 6 Project Management Tools / SCRUM Agile Workshop Week 7

Project Week

Week 2 Excel

Placement on client site

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

APPLY ONLINE1. Apply to FDM

To apply to the FDM Careers Programme, just fill in our online application form at fdmgroup.com

3. Assessment DayFollowing 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.

2. Telephone Interview Once you have submitted your application, we will call you to assess your suitability in line with our entry criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

• 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

The Getting Back to Business criteria

OUR WORKFORCE IS COMPRISED OF A BROAD RANGEOF PEOPLE WITH A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS

ChampioningWomen 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

FDM’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

NATIONALITIES

Nationalities working together as a team at FDM

60+ 48% White/White British

27% Asian/Asian British

18% Black/Black British

4% /Mixed British

2% Arab/Arab British

1% Other

Ethnicity

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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.

SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT

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Mentoring ProgrammeThe Mentoring Programme brings together individuals at all levels of their career journey, providing a unique opportunity to further build on the relationships within FDM’s wider community. We identify suitable pairs and officially match mentors with mentees as well as providing support and guidance for mentors and sharing insight from the mentoring landscape.

Consultant Peer Support (CPS)The CPS Programme ensures newly placed 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.

Relationship ManagerEach Consultant on-site is assigned to a senior member of FDM staff. The Relationship Manager provides insight and support and allows Consultants to benefit from their considerable commercial and technical experience.

ME+FDM has also developed a bespoke digital application called ME+, which allows our Consultants to set themselves goals and structure their careers in line with their aspirations.

Alumni NetworkOur Alumni network connects a diverse network of talented and successful individuals to share their experiences, knowledge and professional development opportunities around the world.

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

AWARDS

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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