Our Upcoming Events
SNOP and Theo James Recruitment invite a select group of senior HR professionals from the manufacturing and engineering sector to an exclusive, peer-led roundtable.
What does effective employee wellbeing actually look like in manufacturing?
When budgets are tight and leadership teams need to see measurable ROI, wellbeing can quickly slip down the priority list. This exclusive roundtable brings together senior HR professionals from the manufacturing and engineering sector for honest conversation, shared learning, and practical takeaways.
Facilitated by Dr Ollie Bell, with insights from Hayley Goldsworthy, HR Manager at SNOP, the session will explore the real challenges of building impactful wellbeing strategies in operational environments.
Discussion will cover how to secure leadership buy-in, build a strong business case for wellbeing, measure ROI and impact, support operational and shift-based teams, and balance productivity with a people-first culture. Hayley will also showcase a communication app designed to support medium to large manufacturing businesses.
With just 15 spaces available, this is an exclusive opportunity for senior HR leaders in manufacturing and engineering to connect, share ideas, and leave with actionable insights.
Click the button below to email Mark Bracknall to register your interest & secure your space.
HR Roundtable on Employee Wellbeing: Strategy, Budget & Real-World Impact
Our Past Events
After the incredible turnout and impact of our last Manufacturer Ramble events… We’re going again!
On Friday 12th June, we’ll be bringing the North East Manufacturing & Engineering community together once again to walk, talk, and raise awareness for men’s mental health.
Click here to learn more about the day & our chosen charities.
Online Webinar with Keith Ivory
A live, interactive webinar designed to help HR teams and hiring managers navigate the Employment Rights Act 2025.
With major changes including the introduction of Day One rights, this session broke down what the legislation means in practice, the risks facing employers, and how your hiring and onboarding processes need to evolve.
Led by HR expert Keith Ivory, attendees gained clear, practical guidance on what actions to take now to stay compliant and protect your business.
Replay now available - listen on Spotify and Apple, and watch on YouTube:
On the 30th April 2026, Theo James hosted our very first Manufacturing Leaders Summit!
This Summit was a one-day, not-for-profit event designed to bring together manufacturing leaders, professionals, and future talent from across the North East region.
It was a day of insight, collaboration, and connection, as manufacturing leaders united to drive progress across the sector.
Click here to learn more about our first Manufacturing Leaders' Summit.
Walker Filtration and Theo James Recruitment hosted an exclusive, in-person supply chain roundtable for senior supply chain, procurement and operations professionals.
Hosted at Walker Filtration’s Washington site, this event combined peer-led discussion with a guided site tour, offering both strategic insight and real-world operational context.
The session was designed to move beyond theory and sales-led content, focusing on practical challenges, shared learning and honest conversation.
The 4-day working week is a hot topic . But could it really work in manufacturing?
In this live webinar, we’re joined by three leaders from UK manufacturing businesses who’ve already made the shift. We ask them about the real-world pros and cons, how it’s affected their operations, and what they’d do differently.
We were delighted to welcome back Paul Cheetham as facilitator of this HR Roundtable.
With over 30 years of experience in HR across sectors including utilities, higher education, technology, and manufacturing,
Paul now runs his own coaching, training, and consulting business, helping individuals and organisations thrive through the power of Emotional Intelligence.
Date: Thursday 2nd Oct 2025
Time: 08:30 - 12:30
Hosted at Durham University Business School, this was a dynamic roundtable event focused on process innovation in the manufacturing sector.
Co-hosted by Theo James Recruitment and Dr. Stephanie Scott, Senior Lecturer at Durham University, this session brought together senior manufacturing leaders for an interactive exploration of real-world innovation strategies.
Date - Thursday 23 Oct 2025
Time - 08:30 - 12:30
