Manchester Development Event – DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester – Piccadilly
October 29 @ 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Free – £20.00Join us at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester – Piccadilly for some friendly networking over drinks and canapes followed by our special guest speaker Emily Walker-Williams
All PA Hub Members or first time attendees can attend with our compliments or non-members can buy a pay as you go ticket.
These events are for PAs (or equivalent administration roles only)
Featured Speaker
Emily Walker-Williams
Impact Officer at Liverpool John Moores University
In this interactive session, we will explore the significance of mapping professional networks to drive impactful culture change within our own organisations. Participants will engage in a reflective exercise to map their current professional networks, identifying key relationships and partnerships that can support culture change. The session will encourage participants to critically assess their place within their organisation, how they share resources, who they influence, and where gaps or over-reliance exists. We will also focus on the importance of reciprocal relationships, where mutual benefit is achieved through shared goals and knowledge exchange. The session will conclude with actionable steps for strengthening or diversifying professional networks, equipping participants with a clear plan to enhance their influence and drive
cultural transformation within their own spheres of influence.
Learning Outcomes
Identify key relationships and partnerships within professional networks that can support and drive culture change.
Critically assess resource-sharing and influence, recognising gaps or over-reliance within their networks.
Develop actionable steps to strengthen or diversify professional relationships, fostering mutual benefit and enhancing influence for cultural transformation.
About Emily
Emily worked as an Executive Assistant for 17 years at Liverpool John Moores University before moving into a new role as Research Impact Officer in 2021. Emily began her career as a faculty PA and went on to be Executive Assistant to the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange and the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives helping them to work strategically on a wide variety of activities. Prior to becoming a PA Emily was an English Language teacher in Japan. Emily is hugely committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity and was a founding member of the LJMU Ethnically Diverse Staff Network. Emily worked with Paula Moio and other collaborators to write a report on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for the 11th World Administrators Summit. Emily won the We Are The City Award for Best PA 2017 and was a finalist in
the North West PA Awards 2018.
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly
The DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester – Piccadilly is a sleek, modern four star hotel perfectly located opposite Manchester Piccadilly Station, making it incredibly convenient for both business and leisure travellers.
With 285 contemporary rooms (including standard, deluxe, superior, and suites), each features floor to ceiling windows, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free Wi Fi. Deluxe rooms and suites have Nespresso machines and mini bars included free of charge. All rooms were refurbished in April 2024 with additions such as USB and US C sockets for added tech convenience.
When you check in, you are welcomed with the iconic warm DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie—a sweet touch.
On-site dining includes the Store Street Exchange Restaurant & Craft Bar, where rotating menus spotlight rotisserie chicken, steaks, local craft beers, cocktails, and a relaxed terrace area. The hotel also offers 24 hour room service.
With 15 private meeting and event spaces 15 including the 11th floor Sky Lounge with downtown views, the hotel is ideal for the business guest. With a central breakout area with catering facilities, the hotel can accommodate meetings up to 170 theatre style.