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Honest conversations, practical sessions and brilliant people. Our events are held in Manchester and designed for women leading, or stepping into leadership, in recruitment.
upcoming events.
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An afternoon of recruitment market insights, self-enquiry and practical reflection for women leading under pressure.
- 13:00 - 17:30
- Maxine Bligh (REC) & Katy Green (Katy Green Ltd)
A virtual Lunch & Learn showing recruiters how to use AI to identify opportunities, personalise outreach and create more meaningful client conversations.
- 12:00 - 13:30
- Zoom
- Vanessa Raath (Recruiting Gym & The Talent Hunter)
A practical workshop on how recruitment leaders can build a culture of self-driven growth, where people take ownership of their development and performance.
- 12:00 - 13:00
- Zoom
- Ali Braid (The Recruitment Trainer)
Join the WIRL community in Manchester to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in recruitment leadership at our 2026 awards ceremony.
- 11:00 - 15:00
- Manchester, England
what to expect.
Expert speakers
Leaders, founders and specialists sharing what has actually worked for them, and what hasn’t.
Practical sessions
Workshops and discussions that leave you with ideas and tools you can use the next morning.
Room to be heard
Small-group conversations designed so every voice gets airtime, not just the loudest.
Connections that last
Meet women facing the same challenges as you and build a network you’ll lean on all year.
at a glance .
When
Afternoons, usually 1pm to 5:30pm
Where
Partner venues in Manchester
Who
Women leading, or stepping into leadership, in recruitment
Booking
where we've been.
A look back at recent WIRL events and the partners who hosted us.
A practical workshop on how Paiger Intelligence helps recruiters prioritise hiring signals, identify potential clients and turn insights into a focused business development plan, followed by a Q&A.
- 12:00 - 13:00
- Zoom
- Hollie Westall (Paiger)
A 45-minute guided reset using laughter, movement and breathing to help you step out of your head, reconnect with yourself, and lift the weight off your shoulders.
- 12:00 - 13:00
- Manchester, England
- Abi Gantz (Laughter Facilitator, Content Strategist and ex HiTech Leader)
An afternoon of hands-on leadership challenges, financial insights and networking for women in recruitment looking to lead confidently under pressure and build lasting business and personal resilience.
- 13:00 - 17:30
- Katie Maycock (Get Your Sh*t Together) & Shalini Kanap (Her Financial Planning)
An afternoon of market intelligence, practical leadership insights and networking for women in recruitment looking to grow their businesses strategically and lead sustainably.
- 13:00 - 17:30
- Cathleen O'Sullivan (Cathleen Merkel Ltd) & Francesca Profeta and Eoghan Doherty (SIA)
want to speak at or host a WIRL event?
We’re always looking for inspiring speakers and great venues across Manchester. Tell us what you have in mind.