AoC HR and Employment Law Conference 2024

Talos360 provides colleges with a better way to attract, recruit, and retain the best talent. Specialising in talent acquisition and candidate management software, Talos360’s applicant tracking system and employee engagement platform facilitate better hiring and an enhanced candidate/employee experience. UK based and established in 2009, we are a market leader in HR SaaS and work with over 50 colleges at any given time.

Website: www.talos360.co.uk

Irwin Mitchell is unique, both in its culture and its approach to delivering legal services. Nationally acclaimed, we are one a few law firms to provide a diverse range of legal services to both businesses and private individuals with a particular specialism in the FE and education sector. This specialism allows us to advise upon the issues that really matter to the sector, helping with forward business planning and offering time critical advice when needed.

Website: https://www.irwinmitchell.com/

We proudly serve as your dedicated job board, exclusively committed to advancing our sector rather than pursuing profit. Our primary aim is to draw a diverse pool of candidates nationwide and within your local community. We achieve this by swiftly and effectively promoting your job listings across various online channels, ensuring that your roles receive comprehensive visibility and, as a result, bring in high-quality applications. Our commitment to delivering results is underpinned by our dedication to cost-effective solutions and the continual enhancement of the user experience through innovative practices, all in support of the progress and success of the sector.

Website: www.aocjobs.com

Birketts is a full-service, UK Top 50 law firm. We have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based across Southern England. Our Education team delivers comprehensive support across all areas of law impacting UK colleges, particularly employment and HR support, immigration, student issues and disputes, safeguarding, construction, real estate and commercial and technology.

Website: birketts.co.uk

Eversheds Sutherland is recognised as a leading legal advisor to the education sector being ranked in Band 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers Legal Directories. We have a dedicated team of education lawyers with a thorough understanding of the issues faced by further education colleges and the important role of governance in ensuring a college’s success. Our insight and understanding of the sector ensures that our advice is always informed and pragmatic.

Website: www.eversheds-sutherland.com

Our experienced employment solicitors are perfectly placed to help you navigate a wide range of employment law issues. We provide solutions that are tailored to the requirements of your organisation. We know that managing a workforce of any size can have its challenges, particularly in an era of increasing regulation where access to employment tribunals for those who are dissatisfied has never been easier.In addition, battling to recruit and retain the best talent while minimising regulatory costs is no easy feat. Employment law issues happen no matter the size, sector, or type of environment you operate in. Our employment solicitors are here to advise and support you through all of the legal challenges you may face as an employer, from unfair dismissal to restrictive covenants. Combining experience alongside depth and breadth of expertise, we are well-positioned to act as your employment law partner.

Website: https://www.shma.co.uk/

We are the organisation behind FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) and Investors in Diversity. We aim to advance Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement (FREDIE) for all.

Website: www.nationalcentrefordiversity.com