Opening Doors

Opening Doors Events: Winter/Spring 2026

Opening Doors is an inclusive recruitment campaign that identifies five keys to unlocking employment to ensure jobs are accessible to all. It is designed to change business behaviours and provide a programme of support for businesses committed to inclusive employment.

For more information please visit Opening Doors Inclusive Recruitment

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Opening Doors Key 5: Prioritise Accessibility and Eliminate Bias | Wednesday 17 December 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Online

This session aims to provide actionable steps employers can take to ensure their application processes are accessible and will challenge implicit bias, in order to attract diverse talent effectively

Exclusively for Opening Doors signatories, join us for a transformative webinar that guides employers on creating fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment strategies.

Learn how to:

• Ensure Accessibility: Adapt job postings, application processes, and interviews to accommodate diverse candidates, including those with disabilities.

• Identify and Eliminate Bias: Recognise and address unconscious bias in hiring decisions to foster a more equitable recruitment process.

• Promote Inclusivity: Build a recruitment strategy that attracts candidates from all backgrounds while showcasing your commitment to diversity and equity.

This session is ideal for employers within Opening Doors signatory organisations seeking to enhance their hiring practices and build diverse, high-performing teams.

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Opening Doors Key 1: Opening Doors Through Partnerships | Tuesday 13 January |10:00 - 11:00AM | Teams

Partnering with organisations that support people into employment is the first of the five key commitments of the Opening Doors campaign.

Exclusively for Opening Doors signatories, join us for a webinar where you will learn more about actionable strategies for tapping into a diverse talent pool through community partnerships or non-profit organisations. Effective collaboration can take various forms, including through work insights, work placements, training support, or volunteering.

Key Highlights:

• The critical role, community partnerships play in expanding access to underrepresented talent.

• The value that partnerships can bring to businesses.

• Key steps to ensure effective relationships, with key insights shared from Opening Doors community partners.

• Success stories demonstrating the impact of inclusive recruitment through partnerships.

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For more information on Opening Doors, visit www.bitcni.org.uk/openingdoors or contact natalie.anderson@bitcni.org.uk.