Talent Leaders Manchester Workshop – Future of Talent Acquisition: Insights, Innovation & Strategy

DATE

08/10/2025 @ 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM BST

EVENT TYPE

Workshop

TARGET AUDIENCE

Talent Acquisition Leaders|HR Leaders|Contingent Workforce Leaders|Procurement Leaders

LOCATION

Manchester, UK
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About this Event

Date 08/10/2025 @ 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM BST
Venue / Location Four New Bailey, New Bailey St, Salford M3 5JL Free

Join us for a high-impact morning workshop designed exclusively for senior Talent Acquisition, Workforce, HR, and Procurement leaders. This interactive session combines keynote insights, expert panels, and collaborative roundtable discussions to address the most pressing challenges in today’s workforce landscape.

Key Topics We’ll Explore:

  • Strategies to manage the differing needs of permanent and contingent workforce, whilst ensuring both compliance, cost control and engagement.  
  • The legislative landscape changing employment laws and minimising risk to the business. 
  • Evolving TA Functions: Strengthen stakeholder alignment and use data to elevate TA as a strategic partner. 
  • Employer Brand & EVP: Adapt to changing expectations across hybrid and diverse workforces. 
  • AI & Automation: How to maintain a human centric and skills first approach especially with larger scale hiring. 

Whether you’re leading talent strategy, workforce planning, or procurement, this session offers the tools and insights to shape the future of your function.

Places are limited to ensure high-quality discussion – register your interest now to secure your seat today and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s talent landscape. Once your place has been confirmed, you will receive a diary invite.

Agenda

  • 09:00 - 09:30 Arrival & Registration
  • 09:30 - 09:45 Welcome and Market Insights
  • 09:45 - 10:00 Keynote: Liz Kingston, Director TA Digital & Matthew Howe, Head of Volume Recruitment at BT Group, The Future of Talent & How Work Gets Done
  • 10:00 - 10:30 Roundtable Knowledge Exchange 1: Developing Talent & Workforce Capability
  • 10:30 - 10:45 Break
  • 10:45 - 11:10 Panel Q&A: Engaging talent in a complex market: Evolving your EVP
  • 11:10 - 11:30  Roundtable Knowledge Exchange 2: Evolving your EVP
  • 11:30 - 11:55 Panel Q&A: Building Resourcing Agility. Strategies for a More Responsive Workforce
  • 11:55 - 12:20 Employment Law Round up & Q&A
  • 12:20 - 12:40 Roundtable Exercise: Priorities for 2026: Creating a Super Recruiter
  • 12:40 - 12:55 Reflections and Thanks
  • 12:55 - 13:45 Buffet Lunch

Speakers

  • Matthew Howe BT Group Head of Volume Recruitment
  • Wendy Doherty TalkTalk Chief People Officer
  • Liz Kingston BT Director TA Digital
  • Jamie Watts Flutter International Senior Manager, TA
  • David Whittingham-Jones Hudson Talent Solutions Vice President
  • Daniel Haslam Giant Group Chief Business Development Officer
  • Andreea Macoveschi Hudson Talent Solutions Managing Director - Europe
  • Lewis Moore Evidenced Chief Operating Officer
  • Andy Clarke Evidenced Co-Founder & CTO
  • Tara Sudama Arcadis Global Director, Contingent Workforce
  • Bevan Thomas Sixley Co-Founder

Sponsors

Organiser

TALiNT Partners

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Event Types
Workshop
Event Audience
Talent Acquisition Leaders, HR Leaders, Contingent Workforce Leaders, Procurement Leaders
Event Region
Manchester, UK

Venue

Four New Bailey, New Bailey St, Salford M3 5JL
BT's Offices Four New Bailey, New Bailey St, Salford
Manchester, M3 5JL United Kingdom
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