Disability Confident Roundtable
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
People & Culture
Social Impact & Sustainability
Opencast HQ – Hoults Yard Unit 2, The Kiln, Hoults Yard Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1AB
08:30- 11:00
How to become Disability Confident: Practical steps and the business case
Interactive roundtable exploring the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. A roundtable with Opencast and Sullivan Brown
Overview
Join Opencast and Sullivan Brown for an interactive roundtable exploring the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme - why it matters, what it requires and how your organisation can achieve certification. The session will feature insights from guest speaker Jennie Pitt, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Newcastle Building Society, sharing practical lessons from their Disability Confident journey.
Build a stronger, more inclusive organisation by becoming Disability Confident. This senior‑level session will demystify the scheme, outline practical actions to reach Levels 1–3 and highlight the benefits for attracting talent, supporting colleagues and strengthening commercial and customer outcomes.
What you’ll learn
Why Disability Confident matters: accessing wider talent, improving retention and performance, and upholding Equality Act responsibilities.
The pathway to certification: what’s required at Level 1 (Committed), Level 2 (Employer), Level 3 (Leader), including evidence, timelines, and how to maintain momentum.
How to embed inclusive recruitment and reasonable workplace adjustments that work in practice.
Templates, resources and common pitfalls to avoid.
Real‑world lessons from Newcastle Building Society’s experience, shared by Jennie Pitt.
Who should attend
HR, Talent/Recruitment and ED&I leaders
Business leaders and hiring managers
Organisations aiming to evidence inclusive practice
SMEs starting or accelerating their Disability Confident journey
Spaces are free but booking is essential. Numbers are limited to maximise discussion and peer learning. Register now to leave with a clear checklist, practical resources, and the confidence to start, or complete, your Disability Confident journey.
