HR events & networking
in Surrey and Sussex

The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum – a trusted community for HR professionals and business leaders to connect, learn and share ideas

Join a thriving HR community focused on insight, development and peer support – with free access to expert-led events, networking opportunities and practical takeaways.

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Sharing knowledge…staying connected.

HR events & networking in Surrey and Sussex

The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum – a trusted community for human resources professionals

Join a thriving HR community focused on insight, development and peer support – with free access to expert-led events, networking opportunities and practical takeaways.

Apply for free membership

Sharing knowledge… staying connected..

What is the Surrey & Sussex HR Forum?

The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum is a free, professional network for HR practitioners and business leaders across Guildford, Worthing and the surrounding areas.

Established in 2009 following a one-off breakfast meeting, it has grown into a respected local community with over 600 members from a wide range of industries.

At the heart of the forum is a programme of free, high-quality events designed to inform, inspire and connect.

From employment law updates and training workshops to expert-led HR seminars and webinars, each session offers relevant insight and the chance to share knowledge with others in the profession.

What is the Surrey & Sussex HR Forum?

The HR Forum is a free, professional network for HR practitioners and business leaders in Surrey and Sussex.

Established in 2009 following a one-off breakfast meeting, it has grown into a respected local community with over 600 members from a wide range of industries.

At the heart of the forum is a programme of free, high-quality events designed to inform, inspire and connect.

From employment law updates and training workshops to expert-led HR seminars and webinars, each session offers relevant insight and the chance to share knowledge with others in the profession.

Members also gain access to:

A dedicated LinkedIn group for ongoing discussion and insight.
Exclusive discounts and services through our member benefits package.
Inclusive, no-sales event environments where the focus is always on learning

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a member of the forum, we’d love to hear from you…

HR professional at a Surrey & Sussex HR Forum event

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Membership benefits

Members also gain access to:

A dedicated LinkedIn group for ongoing discussion and insight.
Exclusive discounts and services through our member benefits package.
Inclusive, no-sales event environments where the focus is always on learning

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a member of the forum, we’d love to hear from you…

Our events

Apply for free membership

Membership benefits

Why become a member?

Free priority access to all forum events
Insight from industry experts on the latest HR issues and legislation
Connections with other local HR professionals in a relaxed and professional setting
Exclusive perks and offers designed specifically for our HR Forum members

Exclusive membership benefits

Membership goes beyond events. You’ll also receive:

Discounts on trusted HR services and tools
Recruitment-related incentives tailored to your organisation
Lifestyle and wellbeing perks from selected partners
Added value that supports both your professional role and personal life

If you work in HR, there’s every reason to join and nothing to lose.

It’s free and takes just two minutes to apply.

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It helps hugely that the speakers are always engaging as well as very knowledgeable in their subject, so they are very enjoyable, relaxed events.

Everyone is so friendly and you never know who you will end up chatting to! It has really boosted my confidence with meeting new people, by attending these events.

Fiona O'Nions, Jigsaw School

The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum events are always seamlessly organised and hosted in a friendly yet professional way.

The topics are always current and presented in an informative way and I always leave feeling positive and well-equipped to cascade and share the knowledge learnt with my colleagues

Karen Parrant, Halow Project

I could not let today pass without expressing my gratitude for today’s Forum in addition to my formal feedback form comments.

It was my first Surrey and Sussex HR Forum event and it exceeded my expectations with good speakers and a lot of actionable insights to read through again and put into action.

Richard Maybury,IOD

The Surrey HR Forum is a fantastic free resource for local HR professionals.

The workshops are relevant, informative and always well organised and communicated. They really add value and enable us to enhance our HR knowledge and skills – thank you and please continue the great work!

Julie Goddard, Alexander Dennis

Thank you for an amazing conference! I attend regular HR seminars but I was blown away by the speakers so knowledgeable and passionate about their chosen topics.

I am so pleased to have joined the Surrey HR Forum and also to be working with such professionals as yourselves.

Tanya Adams, Solventis

The Surrey & Sussex Forum has been so helpful!

The seminars and workshops, which have helped me to keep up-to-date in the world of HR!

It’s great to also meet other HR professionals and learn about different experiences from the local businesses.

Jessica Hay, DJO Global

Talks are topical, very interesting and informative and speakers are happy to discuss and assist where possible with questions or matters raised.

There is always a friendly welcome from the Recruitment Consultancy team and a personal touch that is very much appreciated.

Jo Ashman, Risk Assurance
Management Ltd

The Surrey HR Forum, always goes straight into my calendar. I have sampled the delights of many seminars run by various organisations, but Sharon’s team are streets ahead and very professional.

I can’t recommend them highly enough, and look forward to the next one …

Susan Doherty, Wise & Co

I try to attend all the Surrey HR Forum events as they are consistently informative and relevant.

The speakers are always engaging and knowledgeable and I thoroughly enjoy them. Without fail I come away armed with useful information and ideas which I can apply in my role.

Kathi Churchill, Fordway Solutions Ltd

The Forum has been invaluable to me as an HR professional.

Their events are always well-organised, insightful, and provide up-to-date information on upcoming changes in employment law and best practices. They also offer a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow HR professionals.

Mel Edwards, Grandir UK

I always look forward to their events.

The events are well run with great speakers and practical advice, and they are always happy to answer any questions. I have always found the team to be very friendly and professional, it really feels like I am part of a community whenever I attend their events.

Claire Trusser, University of Surrey

I have attended a number of the Surrey HR Forum events and I can highly recommend them to anyone working in HR.

The presenters are engaging, extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise and, in my experience, very approachable for advice or guidance following the sessions.

Emma Dawas, Scitech

Our events – what makes them stand out?

Focused on what
matters to you

From employment law updates to sessions on HR strategy, wellbeing, compliance, diversity and more, we cover the HR topics that matter most to our members across Surrey and Sussex.

Created for HR professionals and business leaders

Our programme includes webinars, workshops, seminars and annual conferences. Each event is designed specifically for HR professionals and people-focused business leaders who want to stay informed, share ideas and explore practical solutions.

A professional,
sales-free space

Unlike many free events, ours are hosted in a relaxed, welcoming environment with no sales pressure – just relevant content and meaningful discussion.

Our events – what makes them stand out?

Focused on what
matters to you

From employment law updates to sessions on HR strategy, wellbeing, compliance, diversity and more, we cover the HR topics that matter most to our members across Surrey and Sussex.

Created for HR professionals and business leaders

A professional,
sales-free space

Unlike many free events, ours are hosted in a relaxed, welcoming environment with no sales pressure – just relevant content and meaningful discussion.

Our next HR forum event – booking now!

The Changing Workplace: Key Trends for HR in 2025

Wednesday 18th September 2025 - 9.30am to 12.00pm

Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking

This seminar will explore the evolving expectations of today’s workforce – from flexible working to wellbeing, reward and retention. Our expert panel will share insights on how HR can adapt and thrive in 2025, with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.

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The Changing Workplace: Key Trends for HR in 2025

Wednesday 18th September 2025 - 9.30am to 12.00pm

Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking

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HR events & networking in Surrey and Sussex

HR events & networking in Surrey and Sussex

What is the Surrey & Sussex HR Forum?

The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum is a free, professional network for HR practitioners and business leaders across Guildford, Worthing and the surrounding areas.

What is the Surrey & Sussex HR Forum?

The HR Forum is a free, professional network for HR practitioners and business leaders in Surrey and Sussex.

Why become a member?

Exclusive membership benefits

If you work in HR, there’s every reason to join and nothing to lose.

Our events – what makes them stand out?

Focused on what matters to you

Created for HR professionals and business leaders

A professional, sales-free space

Our events – what makes them stand out?

Focused on what matters to you

Created for HR professionals and business leaders

A professional, sales-free space

Our next HR forum event – booking now!

Want to be the first to hear about upcoming events?

Join the Surrey & Sussex HR Forum today and you’ll receive free priority invitations.

Where learning, support and connection come together

The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum is more than just a calendar of events.

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HR events & networking
in Surrey and Sussex

Focused on what
matters to you

A professional,
sales-free space

Focused on what
matters to you

A professional,
sales-free space