backing the women leading recruitment.
WIRL is a community for female founders, directors and rising leaders in recruitment. Real stories, practical know-how and a room full of people who get it.
Women leading recruitment businesses need their own space.
WIRL is a community where everyone is heard, and everyone speaks honestly. It is supportive and developmental, bringing the latest in industry thought leadership, tools, information and services from women who are experts.
Our community recognises the unique challenges that women face in this business: doing two jobs, funding challenges, and the expectations of others and themselves. These shared experiences are at the heart of WIRL.
what we're here to do.
01.
Share the inside stories of success
No theory for the sake of it. We put real women who have built, grown and led recruitment businesses on stage, so you can see what’s possible and how they did it.
02.
Give women’s voices a platform
Our sessions give women in recruitment a platform to share their experiences, ideas and perspectives on leadership. Ask the question, share the challenge, be heard.
03.
Support and guide
Practical knowledge, tools and guidance from expert hosts and trusted supplier partners who understand the pressures of leading in recruitment.
04.
Be a community, not just an events organiser
Connections that last beyond the events, with women who understand recruitment leadership and support one another.
afternoons that move you forward.
Our events bring women in recruitment leadership together in Manchester for expert talks, practical sessions and conversations that carry on long after the day.
- Expert speakers and hosts who have led recruitment businesses
- Topics that matter now, from confidence to diversity and AI
- Networking that doesn't feel like networking
meet your hosts.
Recruitment leaders, founders and advisors who have been in your shoes and want to make the path easier for the next generation.
Award-winning recruitment NED and strategic advisor, REC Honorary Fellowship holder, host of The Recruitment Leadership Podcast and published author.
Founder of QUI Rec2Rec, host of The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast, board advisor and executive coach.
Senior Marketing Manager at Loaded Hype, looking after WIRL’s marketing and community.
membership is coming.
We’re building a membership that gives you more of what makes WIRL work: regular learning, exclusive partner deals and a network that has your back. Register your interest to be first in line.
Monthly Lunch & Learn
Free tickets for you and a guest.
Peer network
Leaders who understand the job.
Partner deals
Exclusive offers from trusted suppliers.
Monthly podcast
Leader interviews, expert insights and supplier perspectives.
suppliers who get recruitment.
Legal, finance, insurance, tech, training and marketing partners, each with a deal for the WIRL community.
ready to be in the room?
Book your place at our next event, or get in touch about speaking, hosting or partnering with WIRL.