Our branch in West London
Learn, collaborate and network with CIPD members and people professionals in West London
Learn, collaborate and network with CIPD members and people professionals in West London
Welcome to our branch. As part of the CIPD in London, we contribute to the programme of events run by CIPD branches across the capital every year - and we hope to see you in person in West London or at one of our online events in the future. We aim to offer members access to an exciting range of free events and activities each year - as part of the benefits of your CIPD membership. Our events offer the chance to add to your CPD and make new contacts in a supportive and inclusive environment.
With a new group of colleagues now on board, we have been spending the first couple of months regrouping as a branch and will soon share with you details of events we have planned, so continue to watch this space.
We aim to offer interactive sessions and the opportunity to hear leading-edge thinking from a range of experts in the people professional space to network with like-minded individuals, exchanging ideas and sharing experiences. We often run popular employment law sessions during the year. All our events are open to any interested members.
Please come along with colleagues or on your own. The events are friendly and informal; we offer online and face-to-face events and time to network and make new contacts. Whether you attend regularly or are coming for the first time, we look forward to seeing you there.
Paula Lewis, Chartered MCIPD and Carolyn (Caz) Hawley Chartered FCIPD
Branch Chairs
Our members rate their access to a local branch in their top three membership benefits. Come along to our branch events to discover other CIPD benefits. Explore the issues and trends impacting our profession. Network, learn and share ideas with people professionals in our area.
The branch is run by a group of volunteer members who all contribute to organising the branch events programme. Our events get a very positive response from those who attend – and we seek and act on the feedback and suggestions we receive. We do our best to reflect the kind of subjects we know are of interest to you – whether you’re a generalist or specialist, an experienced practitioner or just starting out.
In the past we have tried a variety of locations for events, and most have tended to be run in Ealing or Hammersmith. We also sometimes work in partnership with our colleagues from the South-West London branch and run events in locations convenient for both locations of branch members, as well as being open more widely across London. Our annual programme includes events that aim to provide:
We are a diverse branch committee, and welcome anyone interested in getting involved to get in touch, as we are always keen to hear new ideas and ensure that we represent the West London HR community.
We are open to setting up new special interest groups if members would like to let us know areas of interest to consider.
Our online branch events can be watched afterwards via YouTube.
With workshops, round tables, panel discussions and expert speakers, our thought-provoking events cover everything our community needs. Network, learn and stay up to date.
Keen to get involved, give back or raise your profile? Whatever your skills and interests, learn more about branch volunteering.
Just starting out on your career? Want to meet experienced people professionals and keep up to date with all the topics you cover in your studies? We’re here for you as you study for your CIPD qualification.
The CIPD member to member mentoring programme connects People Professionals to help you develop your skills, learn from one another and progress within your career.
Whether you are looking for a mentor, want to share your expertise as a mentor or perhaps both, it has never been easier with our online platform.
Want to get involved? Got an idea for an event? We want to hear from you!
Email usOur special interest groups are all about bringing together people professionals who share the same passions, to connect, swap ideas, and learn from each other.
This autumn (2025), we are excited to launch two brand-new groups. Get in touch to find out more, and let us know what other special interest groups you’d like to see in the future.
Our group provides opportunities for both mentors and mentees to offer and develop skills and confidence in the HR field and brings in coaching approaches. Our group events cover both mentoring and coaching.
The local mentoring group complements the wider CIPD London mentoring programme, and our committee includes a Coaching and Mentoring Lead, CPD Adviser and Job Search Advisors.
If you are interested in being or finding a mentor, you will find more details above.
Coaching and mentoring SIG meetings will be listed in Eventbrite.
Get in touch to find out more. And let us know your ideas for other special interest groups.