Recruitment Events and News
VMA Group organises a number of industry events on topics affecting our clients and candidates.
Thursday 5th September 2013
VMA Group's IC Showcase 2013
The Internal Communication industry’s only peer-to-peer, best practice sharing event - The IC Showcase gives your whole team the opportunity to share your proudest accomplishments with your peers in Internal Communications.
Wednesday 17th July 2013
Midlands Heads of Communications Breakfast Roundtable
Following the success of the inaugural VMA Group Midlands communications breakfast, we would be delighted if you could join us for a similar roundtable forum on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
Friday 12th July 2013
Training Session: Recruiting Interviews
VMA Group is running a complimentary training session on Recruitment Interviewing - predicting attitude and behaviour – facilitated by Paul Marsh, LightBulb HR. As we work in partnership with Recruitment / Resourcing Managers we understand the challenges faced in confidently identifying the best people for each role. This afternoon session will help you to recruit with greater accuracy and increase retention levels within your organisation.
Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Head of Corporate Affairs Benchmarking Breakfast
The First Tuesday of the Month Club series provides the most senior of communicators with a confidential forum to discuss issues, trends and latest news within the current market.
Tuesday 25th June 2013
Head of Communications Breakfast Roundtable - Manchester
Following the success of VMA Group’s Advisory Board meetings for Communications Directors in commercial and not-for-profit organisations, we are inviting Heads of Communications / Deputies to a similar roundtable forum where key industry topics can be debated with your peers. We would be delighted if you could join us at this inaugural meeting on Tuesday 25 June.
Wednesday 19th June 2013
HR Leaders Breakfast Roundtable - Business Ethics
For a number of years VMA Group hosted roundtable meetings for HR and Recruitment Directors, and we have been asked if we would resume these as they provide a useful forum for business discussions. As a result, we are hosting a breakfast meeting at our London offices, and hope that you are able to join us.
Wednesday 19th June 2013
Interim Management Seminar: Thinking of a career as an Interim Manager?
VMA Group is holding an informal seminar for communications professionals considering a career in Interim Management. The seminar will be invaluable for those in permanent employment thinking about a lifestyle change, or for freelancers looking to raise their game and carve out a career in independent consultancy.
Tuesday 4th June 2013
Integration: All Under One Roof - The benefits of a collaborative agency aproach
The agency practice at VMA Group, together with Havas PR UK, invite you to join us to discuss Integration: All Under One Roof.
Wednesday 29th May 2013
VMA Group’s Senior Manager’s Breakfast - “Getting To The Top In Communications”
VMA Group Asia Pacific is hosting their fourth Senior Manager’s breakfast event in Hong Kong specifically aimed at Senior Communicators in the technology and manufacturing sector. Helen Den Held, Head of APJC Executive and Internal Communications, Cisco will set the scene by sharing her individual experiences, outlining her approach to communications planning and delivery and the resulting legacy, for both her organisation and for the communications profession. We will then open up the discussion to the wider group, taking questions.
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Marketing Communications London Networking Drinks
VMA Group recently created a dedicated Marketing Communications Practice and we are currently developing a network of specialists across all sectors.
Thursday 2nd May 2013
VMA Group's Digital Stars Network Event
VMA Group invites you to our forthcoming ‘Digital Communications Stars’ drinks event at our offices on Bedford Square on Thursday 2nd May.
Wednesday 1st May 2013
The Interim Breakfast Club
The Interim Breakfast Club is VMA Group's exclusive breakfast discussion group for professional interim managers. On Wednesday 1st May we will be holding the fourth in our series of discussions and would be delighted if you could join us.
Wednesday 27th March 2013
Driving higher levels of Employee Engagement
Join VMA Enhance Associate Darren Briggs for a 60-minute snapshot of our popular one-day workshop exploring the critical role internal communication plays in driving employee engagement.
Wednesday 13th March 2013
Senior Manager's Breakfast
VMA Group Asia Pacific held their third Senior Manager's breakfast event this morning in Hong Kong. It was co-hosted by State Street, on the 68th floor of International Finance Centre Two (IFC2), with great views over the Hong Kong harbour. Attendees included senior Communications managers from Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, The Hong Kong Mortgage Group and the global law firm Paul Hastings.
Friday 22nd February 2013
Creative Communication Breakfast
On Friday 22nd February VMA Group hosted a Creative Communications Breakfast
Wednesday 20th February 2013
Evening Drinks for Technology and Corporate PR Professionals
On Wednesday 20th February our Agency Team held a drinks reception for Technology and Corporate PR professionals. It was a very enjoyable evening and a good opportunity to discuss issues and trends within the current market as well as providing the chance for candidates to engage with one another over a glass of wine and nibbles.
Monday 18th February 2013
VMA Group Midlands CV Clinic Event
VMA group invites you to our forthcoming CV Clinic event on Monday 18th February 2013.
Thursday 7th February 2013
Round-Up: VMA Group’s Fantastic Digital Stars Event
On Thursday 7th February, we saw our first Digital Communications Stars networking event here at our VMA Group office in London.
Wednesday 6th February 2013
VMA Group’s Senior Manager’s Breakfast - “Getting To The Top In Communications”
VMA Group’s Senior Manager’s Breakfast - “Getting To The Top In Communications”
Thursday 17th January 2013
Internal Communications: Charity Breakfast
On 17 January, VMA Group hosted another in the series of Charity IC Forum meetings. The events are an opportunity for senior internal communications professionals working in the charity sector to meet peers, debate current issues and share research.
Monday 17th December 2012
Meet and Greet – Interims' Day in Brussels
Due to the great success of our first Meet & Greet event, VMA Group Europe is hosting another Interims’ Day.
Wednesday 12th December 2012
External Communications & Public Affairs Christmas Drinks
On Wednesday 12th December the External Communications and Government & Stakeholder Relations Teams held a Christmas Drinks reception complete with bubbly, mince pies and festive cheer in appreciation of their clients support and partnership throughout 2012.
Wednesday 5th December 2012
Launch Event: Investor Relations Report 2012/13
On Wednesday 5th December Oskar Yasar, Jen Bargrove and Lisa Wannell from VMA Group’s Investor Relations and Financial Services Practice held a drinks reception at our Bedford Square office, complete with mince pies and twinkling lights, to mark the launch of our Investor Relations Industry Report 2012/13.
Wednesday 5th December 2012
Launch Event: Professional Development in Internal Communication Study 2012/13
Earlier this month VMA Group's Internal Communications Practice shared the results of our latest Professional Development in Internal Communication Study (#VMAICSurvey), where over 100 guests heard the views of our expert panel and joined in the debate.
Monday 26th November 2012
Meet and Greet – Interims' Day in Brussels
VMA Group Europe is intensifying its involvement with the Interim world for communications’ professionals. We’d like to offer you the opportunity to come and meet the VMA Group Europe team.
Wednesday 21st November 2012
2012 Corp Comms Magazine Awards: Sponsorship of "Best International Campaign"
VMA Group was the official sponsor for the Best International Campaign at the 2012 Corp Comms Magazine Awards, a new award introduced this year which was presented by Julia Meighan, Executive Chairman, VMA Group.
Wednesday 21st November 2012
Rise & Shine VMA Group’s Brand & Communications ‘Rising Stars’ Breakfast
VMA Group is delighted to host our first Brand and Communications RISING STARS breakfast on Wednesday 21st November, 2012.
Tuesday 20th November 2012
UK Public Sector Communications Awards
VMA Group sponsored the 2012 Public Sector Communications Awards which were held at The Comedy Store in Manchester in November.
Thursday 15th November 2012
Masterclass Lunch with Paul Barron, former CEO of NATS
VMA Group hosted a lunchtime talk given by Paul Barron, former CEO of NATS (National Air Traffic Services), as part of our Masterclass series of events. Attendees included senior communications professionals from various sectors across the industry.
Thursday 15th November 2012
VMA Group & Adidas Group Breakfast Seminar
VMA Group and Tony Cooke, HR Director at Adidas Group hosted a breakfast meeting to discuss the link between Reward, Internal Communication and Engagement. HR & Communications professionals from Adidas, Warburtons, KPMG, United Utilities, Hermes, Manchester Airport Group and Yellow Communications joined us in this fantastic event.
Wednesday 14th November 2012
Internal Communications: Engineering & Automotive breakfast
VMA Group’s internal communications practice is hosting a business breakfast for senior IC professionals within the Engineering and Automotive sectors, on Wednesday 14 November.
Thursday 8th November 2012
The Insiders
VMA Group and the IoIC would like to invite you to attend the next meeting of The Insiders Group for Senior Internal Communications professionals on Thursday 8th November in Halifax.
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Becoming Influential – Advanced Internal Communications Seminar
Join VMA Enhance Associate Darren Briggs for a 60-minute snapshot webinar of our popular one-day workshop exploring how to influence senior executives and the skills required to operate as a strategic internal communications advisor.
Wednesday 7th November 2012
VMA Group Masterclass Series: Breakfast Invitation
VMA Group is hosting a free breakfast session to discuss the Olympic legacy for communications.
Tuesday 6th November 2012
HR Advisory Board: Improving the business and commercial skills of HR Professionals
We look forward to seeing at our upcoming roundtable event in where we will be looking at how to improve the business and commercial skills of HR professionals.
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Leadership and Communications within the legal profession
VMA Group and Ketchum Pleon will be hosting a special breakfast meeting for senior communications professionals within the legal industry, on Wednesday 24th October 2012
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Singapore: Communicators Networking Evening
VMA Group will be hosting its first Singapore Communicators Networking Event on Wednesday 24th October 2012. The evening will be an opportunity to meet like-minded communication professionals from a range of sectors, as well as hearing from three very influential senior communications professionals in an interactive panel discussion.
Tuesday 9th October 2012
Senior Communications Professionals’ Breakfast
VMA Group hosted an inaugural breakfast meeting for senior communications professionals in the Midlands on 9th October 2012. The event was hosted by Dr Guy Esnouf, Head of Corporate and Internal Communications, E.On and member of VMA Group’s Advisory Board.
Thursday 27th September 2012
Communication in the 21st Century
On 27th September VMA Group hosted a breakfast round table for business owners and senior communications /marketing professionals within the regulated industries
Thursday 27th September 2012
Leadership and Communications within Professional Services
Ketchum Pleon and VMA Group hosted a roundtable discussion with senior communications professionals within the business services-focused segment of the professional services industry.
Thursday 27th September 2012
The IC Crowd
A morning of coffee, croissants and new connections! VMA Group's internal communications team hosted an informal networking group to help IC professionals make new connections. During the session the team shared their thoughts on current market opportunities, chatted through their career, and had a great catch up.
Tuesday 25th September 2012
VMA Group's Interim Management Seminar
On 25th September VMA Group hosted a seminar for corporate communications and HR professionals considering a career in interim management or freelancing. This seminar was invaluable for those in permanent employment thinking about a lifestyle change, or for freelancers looking to raise their game and carve out an independent career.
Monday 24th September 2012
Midlands Insider
The Midlands practice of VMA Group offered senior Internal Communications (IC) practitioners the chance to preview the results of its Professional Development in the Internal Communications Report 2012-2013. For the past four years, VMA Group has conducted an independent, annual survey of the Internal Communications profession. The seminar offered IC practicioners an opportunity to get an inside track on the results ahead of the official London launch.
Thursday 23rd August 2012
The Interim Breakfast Club
The VMA Group's exclusive breakfast discussion group for professional interim managers. The event was attended by 30 interim managers from HR and Corporate Communications and was the second in a series of breakfast discussions that we will be hosting: The Interim Breakfast Club.
Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Summary: Insurance Breakfast for Senior Communications Professionals
On 22nd August VMA Group hosted an informal breakfast meeting in which Libby Trace, from VMA Group’s Financial Services & IR practice, welcomed senior level communications professionals from a range of leading B2B insurance firms. Over coffee and croissants, the lively and open discussions covered a wide range of fascinating topics.