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Whether you’re embarking on a new career in tech or a seasoned professional, join Reed’s Women in Technology Community for free support across all areas of the sector.
Established in 2019 and surpassing 2,000 members, the community is open to all who share our aim to support the development of women in tech (WiT) and create more visible role models for the next generation of tech talent. We welcome all individuals and employers to join. As a member of our community, you’ll gain:
At Reed, we want to emphasise the positive contributions women have had on the UK technology industry and help them to thrive in their tech careers.
Through our self-serve platform Guider, our members have any-time access to a diverse pool of mentors and role models.
Join over 2,000 women who we've helped build successful mentoring relationships and find peers to help each other grow.
Personal development and career advancement are closely linked. Personal improvement is one of the most popular strategies for professional promotion and progression. Reed’s goal is to make the technology sector more accessible and attractive to women and to help women thrive in their tech careers.
Through webinars, workshops, panel discussions, interviews and coaching opportunities we give our members, access to experts across the community who can inspire and help them unlock their potential. Reed's Women in Technology Community members also receive free access to a number of on-demand career development courses provided by Propelelo.
Networking is a vital tool for career development. This is not only true in terms of having access to opportunities - with more than 70% of job opportunities filled through personal networks instead of advertising - but also in such a rapidly changing sector as technology, networking gives you the ability to stay ahead of the curve.
Building connections with others outside your organisation can give you a fresh perspective on how to overcome common challenges and allow you to learn about emerging technologies and business strategies.
We make connecting with other members across our community simple and fun through:
Looking to take your career to the next level? Join our Women in Technology Mentoring Programme where all members can benefit from:
Our mentors come from a mix of tech and non-tech backgrounds and can support you with personal and professional development, and growing your technical skills.
Many of our mentees have become mentors themselves. Being a mentor offers its own set of benefits in terms of professional and personal development. You learn by fostering a mentoring relationship with someone with a different perspective to yours, both developing as a leader, and expanding your own CV in the process.
“I’ve truly enjoyed having someone I can be totally open with, who won’t judge and just gives me excellent feedback, which is 100% honest. ”
“The learning is in both directions. I always learn something new or pick up a new insight or point of view from my sessions with my mentee. Understanding and assisting her has helped me understand better the styles of role, working practices and desires of the next generation of talent. ”
“Becoming a mentor through this scheme has helped me to explore my own career and what areas I want to explore, both personally and professionally.”
“My mentor Katie has quickly built my self-confidence to get out there and go for it. In doing this, I was able to secure my first tech role. I feel my chat with her was the final gentle push. ”
Our recent webinar saw a panel of Reed’s leaders examining the most significant areas of recruitment in their sector this year. During this webinar, Chris Adcock, Managing Director – Reed Technology explored what 2023 holds for recruitment in the tech sector.
Our diverse expert speakers discussed how to switch to a career in tech, from leveraging your non-technical skills to help you land a job to your first steps in navigating the sector.
Karl Hoods, Chief Digital & Information Officer at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, has been involved in the technology industry for more than 20 years. In this interview, he reflects on his time as a CIO and what steps he took to get to that level.