As the industry seeks to ‘Professionalise the Profession’, inspiring, developing and retaining people is key to a successful business. Located in the heart of the exhibition hall, our new Talent Hub hosts daily presentations from key industry representatives, with leading experts on the stand each day for one-to-one advice, alongside companies involved with training and developing the workforce.
Who should visit?
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You will gain an insight into young people’s career choices, understanding and meeting employers’ needs, embracing the values of the younger generation and how you can support them.
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Day 1 10:15 - 10:45
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Apprenticeship nuts and bolts This short session explores the ‘nuts and bolts’ of apprenticeships and walks through the options available to businesses. This includes the hidden benefits, educational levels, levy and funding explanations, plus how to begin or extend existing offerings. Presenter: David Jordan, Deputy Operations Director, Logistics UK
10:45 - 11:00 Ask the Expert Carol Greaves is an adviser for the Apprenticeship & Skills Hub, a free, impartial service for employers in Hampshire and Surrey. It offers skills-based solutions to support employers’ growth ambitions, providing information and guidance on how to do this costeffectively through funding and incentive options.
Employers who want to attract and retain talent Anyone working in the sector who wants to know more about career development Further and higher education professionals, to hear direct from the sector
11:30 - 12:00 Ask the Expert Responsible for managing different entry talent programmes, Marieta Jones is the Lead Entry Talent Manager at Wincanton, the UK’s largest logistics organisation. Passionate about early careers, she works with a range of students and educational settings, promoting logistics to build the next generation of professionals. Presenter: Marieta Jones, Lead Entry Talent Manager, Wincanton
Presenter: Carol Greaves, Apprenticeship & Skills Adviser, Hampshire County Council
12:00 - 12:30
11:00 - 11:30
A different view of recruitment and retention
Meet the next generation Logistics is the fifth largest sector in the UK, and yet there is little mention of it in the school and college curriculum. Bethany Windsor shares information on two CILT(UK) programmes that inspire the next generation of logisticians and ways in which the sector can become involved. We also hear from new career entrants about what works for them, when it comes to promoting the profession.
Road to Logistics is a CIC established to tackle the driver shortage. Innovations in talent attraction form a key part of the strategy; people that may ordinarily be dismissed from working in the logistics sector are promoted and supported by Road to Logistics. Jennifer explains how to get involved as a business, and individuals to tackle recruitment pain.
Presenter: Bethany Windsor, Programme Manager, CILT(UK)
Presenter: Jennifer Swain, Head of Talent and Operations, Road to Logistics
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