The Engineering & Manufacturing Network

Member to Member Event: Conquering award entries – how to create a compelling awards submission
2022-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Horizon Works Marketing 14 Berrymoor Court Cramlington NE23 7RZ
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Winning a business award – and being featured in a shortlist – can elevate your company profile, help you build your industry presence and provide a morale boost for your team!
This Marketing Lunch and Learn event will include:
• Tips on building your awards story – getting the basics right and crafting your submission
• Guidance on how to collate and present the information judges will need to see
• Insight from a past Insider Made in the North East Awards winner
• A Q and A session with our expert panel
• The opportunity for delegates to book a 1 to 1 with a Horizon Works marketing specialist to discuss awards entries and any questions you may have
With awards such as the Insider Made in the North East Awards 2023 coming up soon, B2B marketing company Horizon Works is hosting this Marketing Lunch and Learn session with the Engineering and Manufacturing Network to help engineering and manufacturing businesses craft compelling awards submissions.
The Insider Made in the North East Awards, now in their 11th year, celebrate the products, innovations and ideas from the North East’s manufacturers. Horizon Works will be sponsoring the Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) award in 2023.
12:00pm – Lunch and networking
12:30pm – Introduction and update from EMN
12:40pm – Presentation from Horizon Works, including advice from a past awards winner
1.30pm – Panel Q and A
1.45pm – Networking and 1 to 1 support
The event is limited to 40 people.
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Promoted Event: Penshaw View - IOSH Managing Safely
2022-12-14, 2022-12-21 | 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 - Mental Health Awareness
2022-12-15 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom

Promoted Event: Penshaw View - Emergency First Aid
2022-12-20 | 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.

Affiliate Member Event: Azets - Invitation | Maximising your wealth for the future you want
2023-03-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Azets Wynard Park House Wynyard Avenue Wynyard TS22 5TB
Event | Maximising your wealth for the future you want
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Financial planning isn’t just about putting your money where it will get the best return, nor is it just about buying products like a pension or an ISA (Individual Savings Account) – it is an ongoing process to help you manage your finances to achieve goals in life.
Whether you want to be sure of a comfortable retirement at an age of your choosing, travel the world, help your children with the cost of university, or simply make sure your family would be safe and secure in the event of unfortunate circumstances, you should plan your finances carefully now, and as we approach a new tax year on 6 April.
Our independent, wealth management team provide expert, tailored and professional advice to help grow and protect your wealth. Join Mark Parkinson, CEO, and Steve Tennant, COO, for an overview of Azets Wealth Management as they share top tips on how to manage your personal and business wealth.

What we will cover
• Making the most of your pension
• Maximising tax efficiency
• Reviewing your financial plan
• The rising trend of employee benefits
• Next generation financial planning

Event Details

Date and Time
Thursday 9 March 2023
08:30 am – 10:00amLocation
Azets
Wynard Park House
Wynyard Avenue
Wynyard
TS22 5TB
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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

INSIDER MADE IN THE NORTH EAST AWARDS 2023
2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR
OVERVIEW

Insider is delighted to be launching its prestigious manufacturing awards, the Made in the North East Awards for 2023.
The Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the quality products and services that manufacturing and engineering companies supply and the skilled people that work for them.
Winners of a Made in the North East Award will automatically be entered into the national Made in the UK Awards.
More information will follow shortly. In the meantime, you can see coverage of the 2022 event here.

Affiliate Member Event: Muckle - Essential Law for Managers
2023-03-22 09:30 - 12:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Would you like a greater understanding of the employment law considerations guiding your management of staff? Our Essential Employment Law for Managers virtual course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to handle employment issues in-house.
After completing the course learners will have the confidence and skills to identify and address the key issues in handling:

Disciplinary issues
Capability – poor performance and sickness absence issues
Grievances
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Whistleblowing
Flexible working applications

Why attend?
This course will give you the grounding you need to get HR management decisions right first time, minimise legal risks, avoid employment pitfalls and once applied can help your organisation run more smoothly.
Our course is practical. No death-by-PowerPoint here. This 3 hour workshop includes lots of every-day examples and interactive case discussions to help you easily apply the training to your organisation and the management of your employees.
Who should attend?
This virtual course is ideally suited to all HR professionals, owners/managers, senior leaders, school business managers or anyone involved in dealing with employee issues within their organisation.
Timings
Our virtual course runs in the morning from Wednesday 22 March 2023
09:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost
Price per delegate is £250 + VAT (plus an Eventbrite fee + VAT) = £321.56*
* 10% discount available for SCHOOLS North East members. Please contact Neena Reynolds neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com to access the promotion code.
Book your place on our course using the button below. We look forward to virtually seeing you!
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Affiliate Member Event: Azets Webinar | Understanding the impact of the UK's Spring Budget and key tax planning ideas
2023-03-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Webinar | Understanding the impact of the UK’s Spring Budget and key tax planning ideas
22 March, 12.30pm – 14.00pm

The Chancellor’s next Spring Budget announcement will be on Wednesday 15 March and there’s substantial anticipation about what direction Jeremy Hunt will take as the UK continues to battle against a recession. With inflation also still wreaking havoc for both businesses and individuals, there are persistent calls for the Government to intervene and curtail soaring costs. At the start of this year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his five ‘immediate priorities’ and halving inflation was one of these, along with growing the economy and reducing national debt. As the Bank of England forecasts that inflation will fall quickly throughout 2023, it’ll be interesting to see what (if any) announcements the Chancellor will make to further tackle this.Could there be more U turns as the business sentiment is that the proposed increase in corporation tax to 25% is making the UK uncompetitive on the global landscape.This is also a great time to have a careful review of both your personal and business structures. We will be covering a range of topics for business leaders and individuals designed to ensure efficient, effective and strategic tax planning for the year aheadJoin our experts as they explore:

the key Budget announcements after the dust has settled and their possible impact on the UK business community and individuals
previously announced impending changes – including corporation tax increase from 19% to 25%, effective 30% R&D tax relief decrease and the 130% plant and machinery super deduction ceasing, and ideas that now should be explored
strategic tax planning tips for the year ahead – all with the aim of reducing or managing any associated liabilities and requirements.

We will also have an extended Q&A session to allow for any specific queries to be answered, so please take the opportunity to submit any questions or areas you would like us to focus on beforehand. It may be that you are concerned about the impact of the scheduled tax rate increases or you are wondering how to maximise the tax reliefs and allowances that are available.No matter your query, we will consider it from the perspective of ensuring tax efficiency and minimising your tax burden. Questions can be submitted upon registration.

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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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Affiliate Event: Azets Webinar | What does the future for R&D tax relief look like?
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
There are significant changes on the way to both the operation of and also the benefits available under the Research and Development Tax Credit schemes. The UK’s R&D tax system has been heavily debated in recent times, with system abuses commonplace and subsequent processing delays for legitimate claims.In order to try and address some of the criticism around the scheme and to stimulate positive change, HMRC have conducted an eight-week consultation on the potential simplification of the relief. While the results from this consultation are collated, there seems to be a developing expectation of how the scheme will look when any agreed reform takes effect, which may be as early as 1 April 2024.The canvassing of opinion also comes at a time when R&D relief is set to be reduced by up to 44% from 1 April 2023.Join our panel of R&D experts as they explore what the R&D tax relief system will look like from April 2023 and beyond. The presenters will also touch on tips to help maximise the tax savings on offer, as well as how to ensure your claim is processed effectively.Our session will feature an extended Q&A session to allow for real-life situations to be explored, so please take the opportunity to submit any questions to be discussed at this point. Questions can be submitted upon registration.

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

EMN Event: Engineers & Manufacturers Assemble
2023-04-21 08:30 - 10:30 | Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH
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Engineering and Manufacturing Network is at the heart of the engineering and manufacturing industries in the North East of England. We are a strong and proud community of businesses that share knowledge, best practice, and collaborate to offer peer to peer support across all areas of employment – from maintenance to operations; HR to marketing; sales to leadership…and we are evolving!
Come and join us for breakfast to celebrate the strength of the Network and find out how we are changing.
How you, your employees and your company can benefit as we launch our 23/24 events programme along with EMCON 23 – the regions primary Engineering and Manufacturing Expo – now in its 15th year.
This is a specialist event targeted at engineering and manufacturing companies by engineering and manufacturing companies.
When: Friday 21st April 2023
Where: Rainton Arena
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am
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Affiliate Member Event: Brewin Dolphin Webinar - How to ease your tax burden
2023-04-25 12:00 - 12:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
With several tax and pension rules changing, arranging your finances tax efficiently in 2023/24 is more important than ever. In this webinar, Richard Harwood, our financial planning expert, will explain how to save and invest to beat the tax squeeze, with handy case studies for whichever stage of life you’re at.
In this webinar we explain how to:

grow your money tax efficiently
make the most of your tax reliefs and allowances
pay less tax in retirement
reduce your inheritance tax liability through gifting
navigate frozen tax thresholds

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions in a live Q&A.
This does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.
Host: Richard Harwood

Richard has been helping clients to meet their financial goals for over 30 years. A Certified Financial Planner, he specialises in tax-efficient investing, inheritance tax (IHT) planning, and pensions and retirement. Richard is regularly quoted in the media on financial planning subjects. He is passionate about the impact that financial advice can have on people’s lives.

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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Affiliate Member Event: Azets Webinar | An SME Resilience Toolkit: Safeguarding your business
2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Businesses across the UK continue to face a number of uncertainties, including volatility in the value of the pound, rising interest rates, potential soaring costs in raw materials, energy and labour, staff shortages and persistent supply chain issues.
This uncertain and changeable economic backdrop at home and abroad has created a challenging environment for businesses trying to plan for the future, minimise costs and retain much needed cashflow. This webinar will help support SMEs to put in place some key changes that may reduce risks and help ensure your business can survive a downturn and be ready to take advantage of an upturn when it comes.
Our panel of speakers will explore steps SMEs can take to enhance their resilience against these external factors and limit associated risks to a minimum. Our R&D panellist will explore the tax relief which could provide a valuable cash injection, upcoming changes to the scheme and critical factors to consider when submitting a claim.
Our experts will discuss the following:

Financial defence tips, including prudent cash management and cost control
The new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) and other funding options
Options to enhance your staff rewards and support your staff with cost of living pressures, both to create cost savings and attract and retain the best people
Cost-effective energy procurement
Upcoming changes to the R&D scheme and critical considerations when submitting a claim
Webinar DetailsDateWednesday 26 April 202312:00 noon Start13:00 pm Finish(There will be a Q&A session)

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