With social value rising on every Board agenda and the need for inclusive working and hiring more urgent than ever, the July SRAG Summit couldn’t be better timed - or better placed.
Set in Bedford College Group’s historic Sixth Form Grand Hall, this event brings together a collective of employers, educators, and policy influencers to share real-world strategies for creating and supporting resilient, future-ready workforces.
From national infrastructure projects to grassroots innovation, the agenda is all about what’s possible when employers commit to understand the individuals in their teams, and the people in their local areas, now and in the future. The SRAG (Social Recruitment Advocacy Group) supports businesses to choose growth strategies that work for everyone – proved by the measurable social value they create. Everything that happens at a SRAG Summit is underpinned by positivity, commitment and a warm welcome for all who share the ambition to make a difference.
Highlights include:
- Bedford College Group on bridging the employment readiness gap for high-priority groups including SEND learners, care leavers and those educated at home - against the backdrop of major developments like the Luton Airport expansion, East West Rail projects and Universal Studios choosing Bedford to locate their first European theme park.
- M Group and Sodexo on how they’ve embedded social value into recruitment, retention, and people development – from mental health support and care leaver strategies to prison leaver wraparound.
- Dr. Kim Hoque, Professor at King’s College London, on the future of disability inclusion and what it means for your reporting and workforce strategy.
- Partner carousel and live employer panels on practical ways to act now - including inclusive onboarding, modern slavery training, mental health initiatives, and supporting ex-service personnel.
- Plenty of opportunity to network with likeminded people from organisations committed to making their business choices count.
- And more.
Whether you're just starting out on your social value, inclusive employment and workforce development journey - or ready to go for SRAG Charter Mark Gold - the July Summit offers insight, support and inspiration at every level. This is your chance to connect, collaborate and learn what good really looks like - in action, not just on paper.
It's worth emphasising that even if recruitment isn’t a pressing priority for your business right now, the agenda goes much broader: from promoting mental health in the workplace to supporting care leavers and tackling modern slavery. There are practical sessions for those shaping procurement strategies or working with suppliers - including SureServe’s approach to training staff on identifying and addressing modern slavery risks and Sodexo’s example of engaging their supply chain to support prison leavers into work.
Whether you're planning ahead, reviewing existing practices or simply looking for new ideas to support your people and communities, this Summit is designed to meet you where you are, join the dots and help you take the next step with confidence.
Tickets are limited - Book Today and bring a likeminded colleague who shares your ambition for inclusive, socially responsible recruitment and its benefits to business and society.
Once booked, you’ll receive regular updates as the agenda is finalised.
