The Engineering & Manufacturing Network

Promoted Event: Azets | Finance Director updates
2022-11-24 08:30 - 13:00 UTC | Crowne Plaza, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA
Event | Finance Director Updates
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We know from speaking to many of our clients that keeping up to date on the latest technical accounting information and best practice is key to your role as a Finance Director/Director and integral to helping you lead a business financially through strategy development, while ensuring growth and financial targets are met, robust processes and controls are in place – and ensuring compliance complexities are addressed and available reliefs are always on your horizon.
To support you in all of this, we are delighted to launch a series of free events for Finance Directors/Directors. At these events, which are CPD accredited, our specialists will provide the latest technical details in Audit, Tax and Accounting, also helping you accumulate your annual CPD requirements.
At our next event, as well as hearing from Azets advisors sharing their technical know-how, expertise and what to be aware of, we will also be joined by Mauricio Armellini from Bank of England who will deliver an economic outlook curated for an SME Finance Director audience.
We are hosting our first session on 24 November 2022 and we would be delighted if you could join us.
Details:
24 November 2022
Venue:
Crowne Plaza, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA
Timings:
08:30 – 13:00

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Promoted Event: SAM Project - Manufacturing Recruitment Event
2022-11-24 09:30 - 15:30 | SR5 3XB The Industry Centre Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB

Promoted Event: NBS - Marketing Masterclass for Manufacturers: Planning for 2023
2022-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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In an uncertain economic climate, marketers can be under pressure to do more with less.
With architects looking to manufacturers for cost-effective solutions for their projects, it’s now more important than ever that you use your marketing budget effectively to get your products in front of specifiers.
Join our next marketing masterclass and discover how to design an effective, targeted marketing strategy which will help you navigate the challenges of 2023. Robin Cordy, Managing Director at NBS, will be joined by a panel of marketing and industry experts to discuss:

Learnings from 2022
Key themes, tactics and strategy for 2023
Economic forecast for 2023
How to manage your marketing budget during an economic downturn
How NBS can help you to target specifiers more effectively

Speakers
Robin Cordy, Managing Director at NBS
Chris Ashworth, Founder and Managing Director at Competitive Advantage
Andy Lambert, Senior Product Manager at Adobe
Lee Jones, Head of Manufacturer Solutions – NBS / Acting Head of Sustainability – Byggfakta Group
Anna Hern, Owner at Ridgemount
David Bain, Research Manager at NBS
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Promoted Event: Digital Cluster North Of Tyne - Digital Health Regulation Surgery
2022-12-01 01:30 - 15:30 | The Town Wall Newcastle
We’d like to invite you along to the Digital Health Regulation Innovators Surgery from 1.30-3.30pm on Thursday 1st December 2022

This networking event is aimed at helping businesses working in or working with the digital health tech sector find out more about digital regulation requirements and learn how to sell into the NHS.
You will have the chance to meet our friendly team of experts in this field, ask questions relevant to your business to help you on your innovation journey and learn about the support the AHSN (Academic Health Science Network) has to offer.
There will also be opportunities to network and socialise with peers in an informal, relaxed setting!
We look forward to catching up with you from 1.30pm onwards in the Cinema room at the Town Wall in Newcastle. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Christine Jordan, Health Network North Manager, AHSN NENC at christine@supernetwork.org.uk

Delivered as part of the Digital Cluster North of Tyne programme for digital businesses in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
The Digital Cluster project is delivered in partnership with Dynamo North East and the Academic Health Science Network, who are providing specialist support for HealthTech business to access opportunities in the NHS. It is funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

*PLEASE NOTE – our Digital Meet-Up – Networking Event: How conversation can spark new ideas is taking place in the same room from 4-6pm – click here for more information

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Promoted Event: Tribero - Why some teams come together to work well . . . and some don’t
2022-12-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
The most successful organisations are made up of great teams. Even a company full of individual top performers won’t succeed if those individuals don’t have the ability to work well together.
Building and maintaining trust between team members is no easy task. A team consisting of just a few people brings with it a wide range of individual preferences, personal values and intrinsic motivations. There will also be a host of different behavioural patterns, natural tendencies and communication styles that will have an impact on how the team come together.
In this webinar we will explore the key characteristics of high performing teams and the paradoxical behaviours that can make or break the team dynamic.
Even if you can not attend the event sign up anyway and you will receive a recording of the webinar.
Click the link below and use the code ‘EMN’ in the box provided when registering!
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Promoted Event: Penshaw View - Emergency First Aid
2022-12-06, 2022-12-20 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
To secure your place contact:
craig.wightman@penshawview.co.uk
07375 053392

Promoted Event: Penshaw View - IOSH Managing Safely
2022-12-14, 2022-12-21 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom

Promoted Event: Penshaw View - Mental Health Awareness
2022-12-15 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom

Promoted Event: NBS - Understanding the specification process
2023-01-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Webinar details
Understanding the specification process: a specifier’s perspective
Thursday 19 January at 11 am
Join Lee Jones, NBS’ Head of Manufacturer Solutions, and Craig Brown from specification consultancy, SpecStudio, for our first webinar of the year dedicated to construction product manufacturers and providers of construction product information.
Lee and Craig will explain exactly how the specification process works, exploring the requirements of a specifier at each stage of the project from concept to completion and beyond. They will demonstrate how a specifier goes about creating a specification and including product data using the NBS products and services.
This webinar will provide key insights into the necessary considerations manufacturers must include in their marketing strategy today to ensure that their materials, products, or systems are best placed for selection.
Speakers
Lee Jones, Head of Manufacturer Solutions – NBS / Acting Head of Sustainability – Byggfakta Group
Craig Brown, Co-founder / Director – SpecStudio

Promoted Event: Action Coach - BUILD RESILIENCE & PROFIT
2023-01-20 09:00 - 16:30 | St James Park Newcastle
For many business owners, caught up in the day to day of their business, finding time to plan can seem impossible and finding the time to reflect on what’s working and what isn’t can be extremely difficult.
But what if you could step out of your business, one day every three months, and get laser-focused on what you need to do to grow your business? One day to plan for success is a small price to pay for what you can get…
Here’s how GrowthCLUB guarantees results in 90 days…GrowthCLUB is a once a quarter workshop that makes creating tactical plans for your business both educational and fun. With one day planning sessions every quarter along with monthly meetings to help you stay on course … In GrowthCLUB, you are trained on strategies that will help you master your time, be clear on your priorities and equip you with the mindset and tools you need to achieve your goals.
Here’s how it works:
– One Day planning each quarter will map out your next 90 days- Network with fellow attendees over a buffet lunch- Access to your ActionCOACH Business Coach throughout the quarter- Learn from the strategies implemented in other businesses- Broaden your sphere of contacts by networking with other business owners in your area
To claim your spot in our next GrowthCLUB, book your tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!
Did you know that only 3% of Business Owners have a written plan for their Business?? Even then, only a small minority stick to it…
GrowthCLUB takes the serious business of creating tactical plans and business education and makes it fun…
Take 1-day to step out of your business and get focused….We will work with you to map out a winning game plan for the next 90-days.With our practical workshop and expert training you will return to your business with clear direction and new tools to achieve your goals faster.
Your investment of £200+VAT will get you a full 1-day workshop facilitated by your ActionCOACH Business Coach who will help you build a 90-day plan that:
Focuses on you, your business and your goals.Identifies potential stumbling blocks and the solutions to overcome them.Segments each goal into achievable bite-size pieces.
All delivered step by step using our tried and tested method and transferred to a wall-planner so your goals remain visible when you get back to the office.Your management team could really benefit from this too; so bring them along and get even better results….And with our 100% risk-free 90-Day money back guarantee you’ve got nothing to lose. If you follow your plan and don’t get the results you want, then we’ll give you your money back.Book your ticket and we’ll send you your workbook prior to the event.

Promoted Event: Azets Webinar - Strategic Tax Planning for the year ahead
2023-01-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Webinar | Strategic Tax Planning for the year ahead
Following an economically uncertain 2022, SMEs and individuals will be looking to plan as best they can for the 2023 / 2024 tax year.
In the new tax year, as a result of various Government announcements in 2022, most taxpayers will be required to pay more tax, with some facing a substantial tax hike. There are also already rumours of further increases coming in March’s UK Budget.
Despite this, there is much business leaders and individuals can put in place now to ensure efficient, effective and strategic tax planning for the year ahead – all with the aim of reducing or managing any associated liabilities and requirements.
There are many reasons why this proactive tax planning can be beneficial, including:

Minimising the impact of the significant tax rate increases that will take effect from end of March 2023
Maximising the benefit of the tax reliefs and allowances that will be either frozen or reduced

Join our expert tax team as they discuss what you may want to consider prior to these changes taking effect.
To attend our webinar, please register here.

Promoted Event: NBS Chorus Masterclass: Collaborative Specification
2023-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Tuesday 7 February at 11 am
Our digital specification platform, NBS Chorus, enables specifiers and manufacturers to work together closer than ever before, helping to improve the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of construction projects.
Join our next NBS masterclass on Tuesday 7th, February at 11:00 am with NBS trainer Nick Armitt to learn how Chorus is an essential tool for construction professionals to improve collaboration and project delivery.
During the webinar, Nick will explore how the functionality of NBS Chorus enables manufacturers to have complete access to the specification, allowing them to work with specifiers on projects in real time.
Nick will demonstrate how manufacturers can create detailed product specifications and share expertise directly within NBS Chorus, saving specifiers time and ensuring all the product data is accurate, minimising the risk of mistakes or product substitutions.
There will be an opportunity to submit questions throughout the webinar.
Speakers
Nick Armitt, Trainer at NBS
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Promoted Event: Hartlepool College - The BIG Apprenticeship Event
2023-02-09 05:00 - 20:00 | Hartlepool College, Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street,, Hartlepool, TS24 7NT
As a valued friend of Hartlepool College of Further Education, I am delighted to invite you to exhibit at the BIG Apprenticeship Open Event, to be held on Thursday 9th February.
For the previous ten years, as part of National Apprenticeship Week, our employer partners have provided information and guidance to over 10,000 prospective apprentices and their families during this event. The feedback received from students, parents and employers has been superb, so naturally we intend to do exactly the same again.
The format is the same as previous years, although this year we have extended the invitation list to over 80 companies, so please make sure to confirm your attendance as soon as possible – a few specific details are below:

The Open Evening will be promoted in national and local media, in addition to careers professionals and teachers in the sub-region;
The event will take place in the College atrium 5 – 8pm, set up from 3.00pm;
Please feel free to bring any specific resources that would allow the visitors to ‘have a go’; we’ll also have a few College activities scattered around that are representative of our key sectors;
Networking, refreshments and a welcome from our Principal and Chief Executive, Darren Hankey, will be provided at 4pm for our employer guests;
There will be a helpdesk to answer any specific questions from students on the application process / entry requirements / how to access more information, organise tours etc;
We are not expecting our employer guests to make any firm offers or employment pledges on the evening – we would advise that prospective apprentices and their parents are directed to the helpdesk to access information on how to apply [either to the College or via the Government website]. Hopefully this will enable employers and students to focus on informal discussion about the rewarding opportunities an apprenticeship can bring and what it takes to become an apprentice.

To confirm attendance, numbers attending and your requirements at the event, please email Julie Clerihew julie.clerihew@hartlepoolfe.ac.uk or contact 01429 404032 by 13th January 2022. You will be able to drop off equipment at reception and car parking will be reserved for you in the college car park. A six-foot trestle table and space for a pop-up stand will be made available to all exhibitors, however, please let us know if you have any additional requirements [e.g. access to an electrical socket, room for a break-out area etc.]

Promoted Event: MakeUK - National Manufacturing Conference
2023-03-07 | Queen Elizabeth II Centre Broad Sanctuary London SW1P 3EE
Make UK’s National Manufacturing conference
The annual National Manufacturing Conference is a platform for the manufacturing sector to listen to inspirational speakers from across the sector and the political environment. Join together to share best practice and to celebrate the achievements of the sector. Taking place annually this is a must attend event in the manufacturing calendar. As well as a the programme of speakers each conference has a series of breakout sessions centred around a number of current pressing topics for manufacturers, providing an opportunity to deep dive into each area and share best practice and ask sector experts key questions.

Promoted Event: North East Maintenance Forum
2023-03-10 08:30 - 11:00 | The Fire Station Fire station Sunderland SR1 3HA
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The North East Maintenance forum returns on March 10th and looks forward to welcoming new and old friends.
Due to the success of previous events, we are continuing the format of a breakfast gathering. This will allow time for a return to work and day to day tasks.
Our venue is the newly refurbished Fire Station in Sunderland and registration will open at 8.30am. You then have the option of a breakfast roll with time to chat with fellow maintenance colleagues .
Case study presentations will begin at 9:00am and we have contributions including Sterling Pharma, Northumbrian Water and Pirelli!
A question and answer session will follow the case studies along with time to network, before we draw to a close at around 10:30am.
Feel free to bring a colleague and sign up!
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Promoted Event - Muckle - Employment Case Law Update
2023-03-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Timings
The free webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.

Why tune in?

This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers.

We’ll explain our shared views on the changes and developments discussed, based on what we see day to day and where we think things will go.

Promoted Event: Market Research and Horizon Scanning Online Webinar for SMEs and NHS innovators
2023-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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We are excited to announce the next date for the Health Network North, AHSN NENC webinar, will be 15th March at 10am.
Ever wondered what market research and horizon scanning are and what value they can add to your project? This bite-size free online webinar will introduce market research and horizon scanning and give an overview of what we mean when we ask you ‘have you carried out any market research’ and we will explain the benefits of completing a market research report at the start of your projects journey.
The webinar will also provide an opportunity to gain an understanding of horizon scanning which is used as an overall term for analysing the future: considering how emerging trends and developments might potentially affect current policy and practice.
The webinar will cover:
• How to visualise your future and keep an eye out on what is coming.
• Methodological approaches and tools used in horizon scanning.
The AHSN NENC have a tried and tested Innovation Process, the process is a concept that was designed and developed to bring regional capabilities together in one place to help all those working in the innovation space develop their ideas. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about how you can get access to the support offered through the AHSN NENC.
Your details will be gathered by ISN, and stored securely and retained in compliance with The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Registration data will be shared with the AHSN NENC. You can read our privacy policy at https://supernetwork.org.uk/privacy-policy/. For queries, please email hello@supernetwork.org.uk

Promoted Event: Lloyds - Economic Briefing Update - Lunch seminar
2023-03-28 13:00 - 14:45 | Ramside Hall Hotel Durham Durham DH1 1TD
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Understanding the current economic conditions…
Following the turmoil seen across the financial markets recently, the ‘Cost of Living’ crisis,
Inflationary pressures and Energy uncertainty, it is becoming increasingly clear that the
ability to successfully navigate such significant economic and geopolitical uncertainty will
be key for UK businesses in the short to medium term. In order to support the region’s
business leaders and finance professionals with this challenge, Rhys Herbert and Chris
Wilson will present an economic briefing and update that should be both insightful and
informative, including key topics such as Brexit and impact on import/export, currency
and the current labour market. There will be an opportunity for questions on the day.
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Promoted Event: University Sunderland - Forward-Thinking, Innovation & Collaboration
2023-03-29 09:00 - 11:30 | University of Sunderland University of Sunderland Wearside View Social Space, St Peters Campus Sunderland SR6 0DD
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Small and Medium sized enterprises in the Northeast are warmly invited to attend the University of Sunderland Knowledge Transfer Partnership event, which is designed to bring Faculty of Technology academics and businesses together to explore how research and development can be undertaken and applied to solve business challenges and provide new opportunities.
You will hear from the academic colleagues at the University of Sunderland about their research in Graphene technology, Manufacturing and Maintenance, Data Science and Artificial intelligence and how they have used the knowledge to help businesses evolve.
You’ll then have the opportunity to move from table to table where you will meet with the academics to find out about the research they are doing and to talk through your current challenges. We hope through the conversations, we can help you generate a few solutions to address those challenges.
For those unaware, the KTP programme exists to invite a team of academic researchers and a full time graduate or post-graduate into a company to work with them across a period of time (normally 2 years). It is an Innovate UK funded programme, with industry contributing towards project costs, depending on the size of the project. This event will give you the opportunity to meet the companies taking part, network and learn more about the KTP Programme in general. This is a free event, and a tour of the Faculty’s XR lab facility, breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
Agenda
9:00-9:30 Arrival and networking
9:30-9:45 Welcome from Dean and Head of School
9:45-10:30 KTP/KE experience & case studies:
Panagiotis Karagiannidis, Associate Professor in Advanced Materials;
Adrian Morris, Senior Lecturer in Engineering;
David Nelson, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science;
Ronald Mo, Lecturer in Computer Science
Qiang Huang, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
10:30-11:00 Small group discussion: how partnering with the university can help business evolve
11:00-11:30 Networking and a tour of the faculty facilities

Parking is available at the University car parks with a visitor parking fee applicable.

Promoted Event: Teesside Uni - ExpoTalent
2023-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Athena Building Woodlands Road Middlesbrough TS1 3AJ
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The School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies presents the best work from second-year students from subject areas including computing, engineering, digital art, games, animation and visual effects.
ExpoTalent is a great opportunity to see the talent of the future and your chance to meet and target students for possible year-long placements, shorter summer placements and future employment.
Programme
1.00pm onwards: Registration (Athena foyer)
1.00pm – 4.00pm: ExpoTalent 2023 Showcase (Athena)
4.00pm: Showcase ends
4.15pm – 5.00pm: ExpoTalent 2023 Awards (Europa Building, OL1 )
5.00pm: ExpoTalent close
If you are interested in sponsoring this event or would like more information, please email scedt-events@tees.ac.uk.
We hope to see you on 17 May for ExpoTees Animation, VFX and Games.
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Promoted Event: Emergency First Aid at Work with Penshaw View
2023-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 | North East BIC Wearfield Sunderland Enterprise Park Sunderland SR5 2TA
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The Emergency First Aid at Work training course is ideal for those who have been identified as requiring a basic level of first aid knowledge. The course is also suited to those with an interest in learning basic life saving skills.
Course Topics
Aims of First Aid
DRABC
Recovery Position
Shock
Management of First Aid Emergencies
CPR, including useof an Automated External Defibrillator
Controlling Blood Loss
Managing Unconcious Casualties
Recognising symptoms of life threatening conditions
Duration: 1 Day
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Promoted Event: Lean Workshop Group event programme to drive operational excellence
2023-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | The Industry Centre 1 Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB
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North East engineering and manufacturing companies will be given support in driving operational excellence through Lean Tools & Techniques and Industry 4.0, with a series of events next month.
The Lean Workshop Group in collaboration with the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project are running two events at the Industry Centre in Sunderland on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 April 2023.
The Lean Workshop Group is a consortium of eight of the most innovative suppliers to the manufacturing sector: Bosch Rexroth, Spitfire, SICK UK, Orgatex, Bosch Power Tools, Visual Management Technology, WERMA Signaltechnik and K Hartwall. Harnessing a wealth of expertise in their specialist fields, the partners will provide companies with insightful tips and practical takeaways that they can implement in their business to bolster operational resilience, enhance inter-department connectivity, improve efficiencies and strengthen its competitive position.
There will be an opportunity to participate in practical and interactive session, using advanced equipment from the partner companies to put into practice Lean Management and Industry 4.0 techniques. Key topics will be covered including Visual Management, 5S (Workplace Organisation), Standard Operation Development, Work Content and Workplace Design, Logistics Operations, KANBAN Systems, ANDON, Intelligent Sensor Technology, Fundamental Skills Training, Cordless Power Tools, Autonomous Mobile Robots and Industry 4.0 Applications.
The events will be hosted by SAM, a £10.9m project to support the implementation of product and process development and the introduction of technology within the SME manufacturing base in the North East Local Enterprise (NE LEP) area.
Kevin Jones, partner at the Lean Workshop Group, said: “These workshops will be an excellent opportunity to review your processes, and listen to experts as they help move your company into the digital manufacturing age.
“Integrating lean management and Industry 4.0 into business processes to address pain points provides manufacturers with a host of benefits such as real time data to accelerate management, data driven quality control and training in virtual reality to improve working conditions.”
Roger O’Brien, Project and Technical Lead at SAM, added “We are pleased to be working with the Lean Workshop Group and promote areas of best practices to manufacturers in the region. The manufacturing sector is key to the North East and embracing the latest technologies that will be demonstrated in this event, and via our SAM facilities, will support companies to be more productive, competitive and meet some of the economic production challenges facing them in these challenging times. We encourage manufacturers to join us for this event for an insightful and thought provoking day.
The events will be held between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday 18 or Wednesday 19 April 2023 at the Industry Centre, Sunderland. For more information and to book click here

Promoted Event: RTC North - Building a Better Business in 2023
2023-04-20 09:30 - 2023-04-27 15:30 | RTC North Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB
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*Please note that this event is only applicable to SME companies based in the North East of England
This fully-funded 2 day event will help you to ‘Build a Better Business in 2023’ by helping you to overcome a range of the common challenges businesses face today.
Both sessions will be hosted by mindset and empowerment coach, Hazel Rockingham. Hazel will be covering topics on how to increase your own self awareness, how to build relationships through networking, public speaking techniques, do’s and don’ts of a marketing strategy…and so much more!
This is a unique opportunity to help you gain a well-rounded approach on improving your business for the year ahead!
Please note: Refreshments and lunch will be provided for each workshop

We anticipate this event to sell out quickly so please make sure to secure your place early. Book your FREE place today!

About Hazel Rockingham
Graduating from Teesside University in 2003 with a BA Hons in Marketing then 15 years working in Marketing Management roles across various industries, including Telecommunications, Media, Finance, Automotive and Diving clothing manufacturing.
From 2015 to 2020, I worked alongside a Gazelles scale up business coach. Being in a role that encouraged professional development I spent 5 years developing my skills using the NLP disciplines, through using my own coach which led to an increased level of self-awareness which gave me a strong desire to want to learn more.
In 2020, becoming self-employed, I decided to extend my knowledge further on NLP and study at Practitioner level, then onto Mastery level in 2021. A natural flair for building relationships and creating empathic communications has been at the forefront of my own personal development work – with a genuine desire to help others find their passion and help them on their journey of self-discovery.
My studies along with vast experience working in many roles across a variety of industries has given me a foundation/benchmark of best practice, which through my coaching, I can pass on to other leaders and business owners using a Person-centred focus.

About Supply Chain North East
Supply Chain North East brings together four key partners to work with over 1,100 businesses through to 2023, supporting them and identify opportunities in new and existing markets. An integral part of the North East Strategic Economic Plan, that has a vision to create 100,000 more and better jobs between 2014 and 2024. Supply Chain North East is delivered across the region by RTC North, Generator, North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) and North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC).
Supply Chain North East is a multimillion programme aimed at revolutionising the way SMEs diversify their offering and embrace new markets. The programme has received more than £3m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund, which is part of the European Structural Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
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Promoted Event: Teesside University - Apprenticeship Match Making - Call for Action - Can we support you finding an apprentice?
2023-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Teesside University
In conjunction with our School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies we are proposing hosting an Apprentice/Employer match making event at Teesside University. This is unique to Teesside University and an amazing opportunity for you to find an apprentice for your organisation.
The interest in Professional Apprenticeships is growing nationally and they provide an ideal solution to recruit, develop and retain skills within the Engineering and Digital industries. The focus of the event would be to ‘Match’ some interested apprenticeship candidates with employers who are looking to recruit an apprentice with a view to them commencing on one of our programmes in September 2023.
The Aim
The aim is to target school/college leavers and our own undergraduates to submit expressions of interest for specific apprenticeships where we have employers who have matching apprenticeship vacancies. The candidate will have been through our robust eligibility and assessment process for the apprenticeship they are interested in.
The event would be an opportunity for employers to meet, and potentially recruit/shortlist, from a pool of viable candidates.

What do we need from you?

To enable this event and make it a success we need apprenticeship roles/vacancies to offer to these candidates and a commitment to progress these onto an apprenticeship in September/October 2023. Do you have any Apprenticeship opportunities available within your organisation for the below? Or do you think you might want to look for an apprentice for next year?

Apprenticeship Standard
Pathway
Level

Civil Engineering

6

Control/Technical Support Engineer

6

Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineer

6

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer

6

Manufacturing Engineer

6

Product Design & Development Engineer

6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Cyber Security
6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Software Engineer
6

Digital Technology Solutions Professional
Data Analyst
6

Digital Technology Solutions Specialist
Data Analytics
7

Digital Technology Solutions Specialist
IT Project Management
7

If you can support and want to be involved please let me know by Friday 21st April.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Ruth Chester
Head of Apprenticeship Development & Partnerships
Email: r.chester@tees.ac.uk

Promoted Event: MakeUK - HR Inform: Engaging and Working With the Next Generation
2023-04-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Manufacturing is facing an acute skills shortage with an increasing number of the workforce now being defined as inactive. The sector historically has experienced a higher than average median workforce age, so it is unsurprising that half of manufacturing businesses expect between 6% and 20% of their workforce to retire within the next ten years. It is critical, now more than ever, to ensure the next generation is coming into and driving forward the sector.
This online event will provide unique insight into those firms that have successfully been engaging the next generation and also hiring the talent of the future. In this session you will hear expertise from Make UK, our partners and manufacturing business exemplars. Sharing personal experience and success of engaging with the next generation and more importantly delivering a sustainable future for their business. Additionally, outlining how Make UK’s campaign, National Manufacturing Day on 28th September 2023 can provide your business with a platform to engage with your local community.
Outline of the session:
10:30 – Welcome from Make UK
10:35 – National Manufacturing Day – Get Involved – Hilary Douglas, Make UK
10:50 – Make UK Next Generation Engagement – Training the workforce of the future, Fiona McGarry, Make UK, Technology Hub
11:05 – Polling & Audience Feedback
11:10 – Industry Best Practice – Thea Watts, Yunex Traffic
11:25 – Intergenerational Working – HR Expert, Nicola Kibble, Make UK
11:40 – Q&A
11:55 – Closing remarks
12:00 – Close
Attend this event to understand…how to improve your engagement with the next generation and how to create a workplace that encourages young talent to flourish. Further information on National Manufacturing Day 2023.
Ideally suited for… business leaders in manufacturing and those responsible for managing people and workplaces.
Make UK Member Ticket: Free
Non-Member Ticket: £49 + VAT. Join Make UK today: https://www.makeuk.org/become-a-member/make-uk-membership
The event will be held via Zoom and the link will be sent out to delegates upon registration. Make UK reserves the right to prioritise bookings for members and manufacturers. All delegates registered will receive a recording and a copy of the presentations.
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Promoted Event: The Bradley Lowery Foundation - SAFC Celebrity Football Match - 8th May 2023
2023-05-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Stadium of Light, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1SU
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Established in August 2017 after six year old Bradley Lowery, lost his fight to Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer.
In 2013, his mum, Gemma, started a fundraising campaign to raise funds to get Bradley treatment in the USA, which was not available in the UK. The campaign was very successful and with the support off thousands of people, raised over £1.3m, as well as vital awareness for Neuroblastoma and childhood cancer in general. And these donations, provided the funding base for the charity.
https://bradleyloweryfoundation.com/
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/celebmatch
SAFC Celebrity Football Match – 8th May 2023

The Bradley Lowery Foundation, Foundation of Light and Sunderland AFC are working together to bring to you an amazing celebrity charity football match to help raise vital
funds for two amazing charities.
Your business can also get involved, by purchasing one of our amazing sponsorship packages.
£3,500 – Back of shirt Sponsor
(Above number) 2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company Logo displayed above the number on players shirt
• 1 company member can play 10 mins on the pitch with the celebrities (optional)
• 10 VIP tickets for Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with the teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

£2,500 – Back of shirt sponsor
(Below Number) 2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company Logo displayed under the number on players shirt
• 10- VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs
after the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

£1,500 – Sleeve Sponsor
2x Packages available, 1 for each team

Company logo on team shirt sleeve
• 8 VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)
• Signed charity shirt
• Photo with teams after the match
• Logo displayed on LED board around the pitch during the match for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation of Light social media platforms

£600 – Trophy Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on LED advertising screens
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms
• 2 x VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)

£600 – Match ball Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on LED advertising screens
• Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms
• 2 x VIP tickets for the Magic Moments Bar (rub shoulders with the celebs after
the match)

£400 – LED Sponsorship

Company logo displayed throughout the charity game on the LED advertising screens •Advertising your support across all Bradley Lowery Foundation and Foundation
of Light social media platforms

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Promoted Event: Sustainably Engineering Together Our Oceans
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Materials Processing Institute Eston Road Middlesbrough TS6 6US
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What we have in our oceans now and how it got there is something we all need to be aware of.
This event will outline the problem and some action based solutions. We can consider what we do from here in our workplaces as Engineering / Science professionals and as members of the public in our everyday. All welcome.
LOCATION
The venue has kindly been supplied by the Materials Processing Institute. This venue has plenty of free parking. We are in the Fitzgerald Room. Full address: Eston Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6US
TIME
We look forward to seeing you in person on 24th May – please come early for a prompt 6pm start. Refreshments available from 5:30.
TICKET SALES
Tickets are free and sales end at 6pm 23rd May. Due to limited numbers if you are not able to attend please cancel your booking should your circumstances change.

SPEAKERS
Richard Hixson, Consultant in Critical Care Medicine and co-founder of Healthcare Ocean
Dr Richard Hixson FRCA FFICM is a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Exeter; NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur; Waste and Pollution Lead for the Intensive Care Society Sustainability Working Group; member of NHS England’s Sustainable Procurement Forum, the UK Ocean Decade Committee and the Minderoo–Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health.
Richard co-founded Healthcare Ocean as his main interest is Global Goal 14, Life Below Water and how anthropogenic activities including healthcare procurement, container shipping and molecular pollution adversely affected the marine environment. His goal is to ensure oceans, coasts and inland waterways are never forgotten in NHS net zero planning as without healthy oceans, it is impossible to tackle the climate crisis successfully.

Judy Power, Project Manager, Tees Rivers Trust
Tees Rivers Trust has been working to improve water quality and habitat along the river Tees since 2009. More recently the Trust has established a mariculture facility in Hartlepool to house a terrestrial seagrass nursery. The Trust will reintroduce seagrass to the estuary with a long term ambition of providing a natural way of sequestering carbon. Alongside the seagrass work, the Trust has also recently installed cages at Hartlepool marina for native oysters and is looking to undertake seabed restoration work in the estuary as a nature based solution to improve water quality.
Judy will give a short presentation on the benefits of natural solutions and the work of Tees Rivers Trust in the estuary.

The event will be hosted by the Founding Chair of Engineering Together, Paula McMahon.

Promoted Event: NBS - Masterclass: Specification Writing with Manufacturers
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Tuesday 30 May, 11 am
When specifying complex building systems, our research has shown that over a third of specifiers want manufacturers to share their expertise to ensure that the system is specified correctly.
Join our webinar to discover how a collaborative approach to specification can make the process safer, more efficient and more accurate. Dr Stephen Hamil and Chris Vickers from NBS will demonstrate how cloud-based specification platform NBS Chorus allows architects, engineers and other specifiers to collaborate directly with manufacturers on project specifications.
Simran Thiara, Specification Manager at Sotech Architectural Façade Systems, and Craig Thornhill from Forbo Flooring Systems will also be joining the webinar to share their experiences of providing specification writing services to their specifier customers.
There will be an opportunity to submit questions throughout the webinar.
Speakers
Dr Stephen Hamil, Innovation Director at NBS
Chris Vickers, Technical Specialist at NBS
Simran Thiara, Specification Manager at Sotech Architectural Façade Systems
Craig Thornhill, Forbo Flooring Systems
