Returning to work after a career break can feel like a big step. Whether you’ve been raising a family, caring for loved ones, or simply taking time away from your career, finding an employer who values your life experience can make all the difference.
At Cornmarket Group Financial Services, they understand that the skills gained outside the workplace can be just as valuable as those developed within it. That’s why they’re proud to create opportunities for people ready to restart their careers in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Protecting the Protectors
For over 50 years, Cornmarket has been helping Ireland’s public sector workers protect their financial futures. From teachers and nurses to civil servants and frontline workers, their purpose is simple: Protecting the Protectors.
With approximately 500 employees across offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast, Cornmarket is Ireland’s leading financial services provider for public sector employees and their families. They offer life insurance, pensions, income protection, health insurance and a wide range of financial planning services, helping customers make informed decisions at every stage of life.
Behind every customer conversation is a team committed to delivering exceptional service while creating a workplace where people can thrive both professionally and personally.
Why Cornmarket is a Great Place for Returners
Returning to work isn’t about starting again—it’s about building on everything you’ve learned along the way.
Cornmarket recognises that many of the skills developed during a career break are exactly the qualities that make great Financial Consultants. Communication, organisation, empathy, resilience and relationship-building are all highly valued, and these are skills many Returners have developed every day outside the workplace.
To help employees succeed, Cornmarket offers:
- Comprehensive training and onboarding
- Ongoing coaching and mentoring
- Supportive and collaborative teams
- Flexible and hybrid working options where possible
- Clear career progression opportunities
- A genuine commitment to employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
Rather than expecting candidates to know everything from day one, Cornmarket invests in helping people grow their confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed.
A Day in the Life at Cornmarket
As a Financial Consultant, no two days are exactly the same, but every day centres around helping customers make important financial decisions for themselves and their families.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Speaking with customers by phone and video call
- Understanding customers’ financial protection needs
- Explaining insurance products in a clear, straightforward way
- Preparing customer applications
- Answering questions and providing ongoing support
- Building trusted relationships through excellent customer service
- Working collaboratively with colleagues while achieving personal and team goals
For people who enjoy helping others, solving problems and building relationships, it’s a career that offers both challenge and purpose.
A Culture People Love
Ask Cornmarket employees what makes the company special and one answer comes up again and again—the people.
Employees regularly highlight:
- A welcoming and supportive team culture
- The opportunity to genuinely make a difference to customers’ lives
- Continuous learning and career development
- Recognition for achievements
- Flexible working and wellbeing supports
- A strong sense of purpose
It’s an environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow and build long-term careers.
More Than One Career Path
While many Returners begin their journey as Financial Consultants, Cornmarket offers opportunities across many different areas of the business, including:
- Financial Planning and Advice
- Customer Service
- Insurance Operations
- Claims and Customer Support
- Marketing and Communications
- Human Resources
- Compliance and Risk
- Information Technology
- Finance and Accounting
- Project Management
- Leadership and Management
Many employees continue to develop their careers internally, moving into specialist or management roles over time.
What Cornmarket Looks For
Cornmarket knows that experience doesn’t always come from traditional career paths.
They look for people who enjoy working with others, building relationships and delivering excellent customer service. Strong communication skills, empathy, organisation, professionalism and a willingness to learn are all qualities they value.
For Returners, life experience matters.
Whether you’ve developed skills through parenting, caring responsibilities, volunteering or previous employment, Cornmarket encourages you to showcase those transferable skills and the confidence they’ve helped you build.
Ready for Your Next Chapter?
If you’re thinking about returning to work and want to join an employer that values your experience as much as your potential, Cornmarket could be the perfect place to begin your next chapter.
At Back To Work Connect, we’re proud to partner with employers like Cornmarket who recognise that talented professionals don’t lose their skills during a career break—they simply bring back new perspectives, resilience and life experience that can benefit every workplace.
Explore Cornmarket’s latest opportunities on the Back To Work Connect Jobs Board and discover where your next career chapter could begin.
At Back to Work Connect, we are committed to supporting midlife Returners not just with practical tools, but with the confidence and community needed to take that next step.
And if you’re considering your own return-to-work journey — know this: you are not alone, and you are more ready than you think.
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