A review of our Fellows Dinner in London

Another fantastic evening of dazzling discussion coupled with delectable cuisine at the recent Fellows Dinner London, once again held in the heart of the City at Piccolino’s Exchange Square.

Kindly supported by JGA Group and hosted by Patrick Hughes FIEP, the dinner attracted 17 professionals from across the sector who came together to debate the issues affecting employability, now and in the future. 

Here’s some feedback from our guests:

“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the IEP Fellows Dinner. Everyone had fascinating views on the topical issues such as whether the employability sector has a long-term future and the state of relationships with DWP.”
Richard Goodwin, Managing Director, JGA Group

“My thanks to everyone who came to the May dinner. The group were a pleasure to be part of; the conversation challenging and enjoyable in equal measure. As a group you were a delight to facilitate. Your insights and the quality of the discussion were really excellent. A number of you have asked for a note of my closing thought for the day. I can’t find the original author but it goes: “ Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance; engagement is when you dance like no one is watching.”  
Patrick Hughes FIEP, Director, Salientwork Ltd

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JGA launching Level 3 Bid & Proposal Coordinator Apprenticeship

JGA are launching the Level 3 Bid & Proposal Coordinator Apprenticeship. The award winning training provider has invested heavily in the programme, which is being rolled out nationally by Senior Bid Professionals with public and private sector experience. 

The role of bid and proposal professionals is integral to how businesses win work. Sometimes it is a separate job/discrete role, and sometimes it is rolled into another function.

As a key part of the sales and business development function, the role works across various business teams to bring together compelling, customer-focused proposals and tender submissions to win business.

If you think your current staff, or future Apprentice recruits, could benefit from this standard find out more at https://www.jga-group.com/bid-and-proposal-co-coordinator-apprenticeship/ and email enquiries to sales@jga-group.co.uk

MacMillan Cancer Support have launched a Work Support Route Guide to help people with cancer feel prepared to talk about work and to help professionals support people living with cancer with work-related concerns and signpost people to further sources of support. View the Support Guide here

In addition, the Macmillan Essential work and cancer toolkit offers free resources to help employers to manage cancer in the workplace.  To access these you just need to sign up to Macmillan at Work.  As well as having the opportunity to order up to 5 toolkits, you’ll also get full access to MacMillan’s support programme for employers, which includes free resources and regular updates by e-newsletter. Once you’ve signed up, you will also be eligible to book one of their specialist training sessions.

MacMillan also have a wider range of resources for people affected by cancer and an e-learning course Can we talk about work? which you may find useful. Click here for details