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CV After a Career Break (UK Example)

Returning after parental leave, illness, or redundancy? This UK CV example addresses the gap honestly and refocuses recruiters on what you can deliver now.

Sarah Mitchell

Project Coordinator

sarah.mitchell@email.co.uk · +44 7700 901999 · Oxford, UK

Professional Summary

Project coordinator returning to work after a 3-year career break for family care. Previously 7 years in PMO roles. Recently completed PRINCE2 Foundation and volunteer project coordination to refresh skills. Available immediately for hybrid or office roles.

Skills

Project Coordination · Stakeholder Updates · Microsoft Project · Risk Logs · Meeting Facilitation · PRINCE2 Foundation

Experience

  • Volunteer Project Coordinator

    2024 – Present

    Oxford Community Hub

    • Coordinated refurbishment project with 12 volunteers and £15K budget
    • Maintained RAID logs and weekly status reports for charity trustees

  • PMO Analyst

    2014 – 2021

    TechVenture Solutions

    • Supported portfolio of 8 IT projects with reporting for senior sponsors
    • Streamlined status reporting templates saving 4 hours per week team-wide
    • Facilitated steering meetings and tracked actions to closure

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation — 2024 BA Business Management — Oxford Brookes, 2014

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Sarah Mitchell

Project Coordinator

sarah.mitchell@email.co.uk · +44 7700 901999 · Oxford, UK

Professional Summary

Project coordinator returning to work after a 3-year career break for family care. Previously 7 years in PMO roles. Recently completed PRINCE2 Foundation and volunteer project coordination to refresh skills. Available immediately for hybrid or office roles.

Skills

Project Coordination · Stakeholder Updates · Microsoft Project · Risk Logs · Meeting Facilitation · PRINCE2 Foundation

Experience

  • Volunteer Project Coordinator

    2024 – Present

    Oxford Community Hub

    • Coordinated refurbishment project with 12 volunteers and £15K budget
    • Maintained RAID logs and weekly status reports for charity trustees

  • PMO Analyst

    2014 – 2021

    TechVenture Solutions

    • Supported portfolio of 8 IT projects with reporting for senior sponsors
    • Streamlined status reporting templates saving 4 hours per week team-wide
    • Facilitated steering meetings and tracked actions to closure

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation — 2024 BA Business Management — Oxford Brookes, 2014

Why This CV Works

  • Functional summary addresses the gap in 2 lines — then pivots to value
  • Recent upskilling, volunteering, or freelance work fills the timeline credibly
  • Dates are clear and consistent — no hidden gaps that fail background checks
  • Flexible start date and reliability emphasised for return-to-work programmes
  • ATS-compatible format works with UK returner job boards and recruiters

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