backing the women leading recruitment.
WIRL is a community for female founders, directors and rising leaders in recruitment. Real stories, practical know-how and a room full of people who get it.
there just aren't enough female leaders in recruitment.
A lack of support, encouragement and perceptions around workload creates a challenging environment for female founders. And at most networking events, women are rarely heard. They are often reluctant to chip in, or when they do, they are talked over.
So we built a room where they are. WIRL focuses on real-life examples of women succeeding, gives a platform to voices that would otherwise go unheard, and equips female leaders with the knowledge, tools and support they need.
what we're here to do.
01.
Share real success stories
No theory for the sake of it. We put real women who have built, grown and led recruitment businesses on stage, so you can see what’s possible and how they did it.
02.
Give unheard voices a platform
Our sessions are designed so everyone gets airtime, not just the loudest person in the room. Ask the question, share the challenge, be heard.
03.
Equip leaders to succeed
Practical knowledge, tools and support from expert hosts and trusted supplier partners who understand the pressures of leading in recruitment.
afternoons that move you forward.
Our events bring women in recruitment leadership together in Manchester for expert talks, practical sessions and conversations that carry on long after the day.
- Expert speakers and hosts who have led recruitment businesses
- Topics that matter now, from confidence to diversity and AI
- Networking that doesn't feel like networking
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Leading Through Change
Autumn 2026, Manchester