There is a real lack of diversity in engineering roles, with most environments often male dominated. As we continue to prioritise inclusivity across the sector, it’s never been more important to take a step back and look at how far we’ve come and what still needs to be done.
As we celebrate International Women's Day, join us for an insightful webinar where we aim to delve into the vital topic of women in engineering across all manufacturing sectors, including food, FMCG, automotive, and aerospace.
Chaired by Adam Buckland, Divisional Managing Director – Scientific at Reed, this event will feature a panel of distinguished speakers who will share their expertise and strategies for successfully driving change and championing diversity across engineering and manufacturing.
Featured speakers
Amanda Cliff, Senior Talent and L&D Manager, Weetabix
NJ Harris, Head of Talent Acquisition, Greencore
Charlotte Richards, Engineering Project Manager, Greencore
Ashleigh Sinclair, Head of Talent Acquisition UK, Valeo Foods
Why attend?
Explore the challenges and triumphs of women engineers in what has historically been a male-dominated environment.
Hear from industry leaders who are driving change and promoting diversity.
Learn how businesses are prioritising equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDI&B) to create more inclusive workplaces.
You will also have the chance to put forward any questions you have to the panel in an interactive Q&A session. Register now to secure your spot and be part of the conversation shaping the future of engineering.
Our host
Adam Buckland, Divisional Managing Director - Scientific, Reed
With more than 10 years of recruitment experience, Adam has a deep understanding of scientific recruitment market dynamics, challenges, and opportunities across industries including life science, food and beverage, fast moving consumer goods, and sustainability and green energy.
Adam’s core competencies include creating tailored solutions for a portfolio of Reed's largest clients, maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders, and overseeing the delivery of contractually agreed operational services. He combines a traditional, high-touch, recruitment approach with the latest technology to ensure campaigns can be delivered on time and to budget.
Our panel
Amanda Cliff, Senior Talent and L&D Manager, Weetabix
Amanda is a talent acquisition leader with a deep passion for diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) - helping those who face barriers to employment. Throughout her career, which spans industries like engineering, transport, and food production, Amanda has focused on building employer brands, using social media to attract talent, and creating inclusive hiring strategies.
In her current role as Head of Talent Acquisition UK at Valeo Foods, she leads initiatives to enhance employer branding, reduce recruitment costs, and develop strategies that make workplaces more accessible and inclusive.
Charlotte Richards, Engineering Project Manager, Greencore
Throughout her career, Charlotte has gained extensive experience working with defence equipment and support on various projects, including radar systems, defence technologies, and providing support on overseas bases. Charlotte’s role involved working on advanced technologies, where she contributed to the successful implementation and management of high-profile projects within the defence sector.
Charlotte transitioned to working with a defence infrastructure organisation, where she was responsible for managing a large-scale project aimed at relocating all RAF training facilities. This project encompassed the design and construction of accommodation and technical buildings.
Currently, Charlotte serves as the Engineering Project Manager at Greencore Boston, where she oversees and manage all capital projects for the site. Her responsibilities include introducing and managing the installation of new systems, as well as exploring sustainability projects and automation initiatives.
Ashleigh Sinclair, Head of Talent Acquisition UK, Valeo Foods
As an effective and strategic national Head of Talent Acquisition, Ashleigh has a proven track record of successfully developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition and management strategies.
Her expertise lies in aligning talent strategies with business goals and objectives, due to a strong background in designing and implementing recruitment processes, technology, and data analytics to attract and retain top talent.
Having successfully led and mentored large, high performing TA teams, Ashleigh continues to build rapport with individuals, while also collaborating with senior leaders to align all with the business direction.
Not available on Wednesday 12 March 2025? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the webinar recording to watch at your convenience.
