HCPTA

Creating a unique ‘people’ culture

This event is now fully booked. Sorry to all those who have not managed to get tickets for this exciting event that as proven to be extremely popular!

Thursday 29th May 8.30 – 10.30
followed by a complimentary boat trip back to Westminster

Surely our biggest and best event ever, join us and:

• See behind the scenes at The O2
• Learn how The O2 have worked with Local Authority to recruit an award winning team
• Find out how the venue has successfully created a real service culture
• Experience the thrills and success of the venue’s opening night
• Win tickets for private box seats to see one of The O2’s top acts in 2008!

Tickets to this event are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your free place, please email kim.dunsmore@hcpta.org
Due to popularity of this event there will be a charge for cancellations and no shows.

Open Your Mind to Solution Focused Thinking

Thursday 24th April 2008

To get in touch with Andy Gilbert please email him at andy.gilbert@gomadthinking.com or visit the website to find out more and download the podcast www.gomadthinking.com

Thank you to Andy for a motivating evening and thank you to everyone who came along.

Go MAD Thinking is passionate about making a difference (M.A.D.) Using its unique Go MAD® Thinking system to stimulate and develop their thinking, the company equips individuals, teams and organsiations with the mindset and skills to achieve greater and measurable success. Andy Gilbert is the developer of the Go MAD® Thinking System. He is an outstanding and entertaining speaker, whose passion for opening minds is infectious. He is the author of over 100 books, videos and audio programmes including the best selling book, ‘Go MAD - The Art of Making A Difference’ and ‘Go MAD about Coaching’ Andy works worldwide designing cultural change and business improvement programmes for organisations seeking to transform their leadership thinking.

Searcy are a market leader in catering for quality, value, service and style and have been recently acquired by the Alternative Hotel Group to operate alongside some of their esteemed brands. Searcy have a diverse portfolio of restaurants, bars, cafes, banqueting facilities and boardroom dining in both retail and B&I sectors, across 17 units and operate in some of Britain’s most prestigious contracts. We are currently looking for strong candidates to fill the following positions:
Position: Group HR Manager, part- time 3/5 days
Hours of Work: 3 days out of 5
Available from: Immediate start
Working days: Monday to Friday, 3 out of 5
Salary/wage range: On application
Requirements: CIPD qualified, generalist, strategic.
Contact: For more information about this role please contact Denise Bird/ Katie Minchin on 0207 585 0505 or at denise.bird@searcys.co.uk

A fantastic opportunity for a strong HR strategist with proven generalist experience to make their mark on this business which is currently in a transition phase following acquisition. The candidates focus will be to make huge strides forward in terms of the HR department, policies and procedures and development of the employer brand.
Position: HR/ Training Manager, 50/50 split
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours per week
Available from: Immediate start
Working days: Monday to Friday
Salary/wage range: £30,000 per annum + 10% bonus on KPI’s.
Type of Contract: Full Time (up to 48 hours)
Requirements: Generalist HR and trained to train. Fully or part CIPD qualified.
Contact: For more information about this role please contact Denise Bird/ Katie Minchin on 0207 585 0505 or at denise.bird@searcys.co.uk
An exciting opportunity for any HR professional who wishes to retain a full remit in respect of all aspects of HR compliance and development.

Click on the post Christmas Event link and view the pictures from the Cookbook Cafe

The HR event of the year and a time to celebrate the successes in our industry.
10th July 2008
The Park Lane Hotel

Following the AGM, an evening with an inspirational speaker.

Colin Henley and John Long from the Home Office Border & Immigration Agency joined us at our  event on 29th November to tell us about the changes to the system of applying for work permits in 2008. Please go to http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/aboutus/sponsorshippointsbasedsystem.pdf to find out more information