Name: Unlocking Barriers to Growth in Manufacturing
Start: 2026-06-16T07:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-16T10:00:00.000Z
Location: University Centre Building at Peterborough College

Start Date: 16 Jun 2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: University Centre Building at Peterborough College, Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ

Unlocking the Barriers to Business Growth: The Talent Pipeline

A Co-Hosted Manufacturing Event by The One Group & Inspire Education Group

Event Overview

In today’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape, one challenge continues to limit growth, innovation, and competitiveness: access to a skilled and sustainable talent pipeline.

Unlocking the Barriers to Business Growth: The Talent Pipeline is a collaborative event designed to bring together manufacturing leaders, HR professionals, educators, and policy influencers to address this critical issue head-on.

Why Attend?

Manufacturers across the UK are facing increasing pressure to fill skills gaps while adapting to new technologies and evolving workforce expectations. This event provides a unique opportunity to:

Gain insight into current and future talent challenges in manufacturing
Discover innovative approaches to recruitment, training, and retention
Learn how to build stronger partnerships with education providers
Share experiences and solutions with industry peers
Identify actionable steps to future-proof your workforce

Key Themes

Bridging the Skills Gap: Understanding where shortages exist and how to address them
Attracting the Next Generation: Engaging young people in manufacturing careers
Upskilling & Reskilling: Developing your existing workforce for future demands
Education & Industry Collaboration: Creating effective partnerships that deliver results
Retention Strategies: Building a workplace culture that keeps talent engaged

Key Event Details

Title: Unlocking the Barriers to Business Growth: The Talent Pipeline

Hosted by: The One Group & Inspire Education Group

Speakers/Panel - Kevin Doherty MD Codem Composites, Helen Dighton-HR Director Paragraf, Paul Gibbons, Economic Growth Champion, Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority, Hanifeh Zarezadeh, Product and Application Manager, Photocentric Ltd.

Date - Tuesday 16^th June 2026, Arrive 8.30am for 9.00am Start, finishes 11.00am

Location - Peterborough College, (University Centre Building) Park Crescent Peterborough, PE1 4DZ.

Audience: Manufacturing and engineering sector professionals

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The future of manufacturing depends on the strength of its workforce. By working together, businesses and educators can unlock new pathways to growth and innovation.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the solution.

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Success Stories

The ONE Group is the best recruitment service I have experienced by far and I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for responsive, professional, friendly and reliable recruitment consultants. My five star review is credit to Colette Circuitt who stayed in regular contact with me offering me many multiple opportunities until landing me that dream job. I really cannot praise her work enough. Finding the right job can be stressful, demanding and time consuming but with the right people on board and thanks to Colette's vast experience and many years of working in her field, I now have a fantastic career ahead of me.

Logistics & Operations Coordinator, Candidate

Ben Luke-Hall from The ONE Group contacted me when I was looking for my next role, he was very personable which was refreshing. Ben took the time to get to know me and what would be the right role, with absolutely no pressure, he was very down-to-earth and knowledgeable. What made Ben particularly stand out for me was that although I did not get my next role through Ben, he was very supportive and on-hand to discuss anything, which meant when I needed to recruit for my new employer, Ben was my first point of contact and we successfully filled the position seamlessly. I think Ben provides a supportive partnering role whether you are looking for yourself or your employer.

Finance Manager, Client

Clare has been an amazing help with finding the right fit for our teams. She took the time to visit our site and get a proper understanding of our business and each team to find the perfect match each time!

HR Manager, Client