Workforce Diversification with Aspire in Partnership

Build a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce


A diverse workforce is no longer optional- it’s essential for innovation, growth, and long-term success. At Aspire in Partnership (AiP), we help employers across Greater Manchester and beyond attract, recruit, and retain talent from a wider, more diverse pool of candidates.

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Inclusive Recruitment Specialists for Employers

Aspire in Partnership helps employers build more inclusive, accessible and effective recruitment processes.

We support organisations across Greater Manchester and the UK to attract, recruit and retain talent from underrepresented groups, including:

  • Disabled people
  • People with long-term health conditions
  • Neurodivergent individuals
  • Ethnic minority communities
  • LGBTQ+ candidates
  • Women in underrepresented sectors
  • Young people facing barriers to work
  • Individuals returning to employment

Our services combine recruitment expertise, employer engagement, workforce inclusion and social value delivery to help organisations access talent they might otherwise miss.

Whether you are looking to fill vacancies, improve workforce diversity, achieve Disability Confident status, develop inclusive recruitment practices or strengthen your social value commitments, Aspire in Partnership can help.

What Does Aspire in Partnership Do?

Aspire in Partnership provides:

We help employers attract and recruit candidates from diverse and underrepresented talent pools.

We help organisations improve disability confidence, remove barriers in recruitment and create more accessible candidate journeys.

We assess recruitment processes against inclusive recruitment and Universal Design principles, helping organisations identify barriers and improve candidate experience.

We connect employers with community organisations, employability programmes and talent networks that support local people into sustainable employment.

We support employers to improve retention, onboarding, progression and workplace inclusion practices.

We work directly with employers to identify skills gaps, recruitment challenges and workforce development opportunities.

Why Workforce Diversification Matters

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to:
•    Greater innovation and creativity
•    Improved employee engagement
•    Stronger decision-making
•    Enhanced reputation and employer brand
•    Better business performance


We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to contribute their skills and experience — regardless of background or ability.

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About Aspire in Partnership (AiP)

Our mission is to connect employers with exceptional talent while opening up opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds. Our experienced advisers work closely with your business to:

  • Understand your workforce challenges
  • Identify barriers to inclusion
  • Develop practical, tailored solutions
  • EDI workshop delivery


We support organisations across a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Employability & skills
  • Business support
  • Facilities management
  • Social housing sector
  • Construction

Specialist Support Areas

We help organisations embed EDI into their recruitment processes and workplace culture, ensuring long-term, sustainable impact.

We support employers to become more inclusive of disabled candidates by improving accessibility, confidence, and hiring practices.

Our team brings extensive experience in recruiting across:
•    HR
•    IT
•    Sales and marketing
•    Business support roles

Start Building a More Inclusive Workforce

Whether you're looking to fill vacancies, meet social value targets, or strengthen your diversity strategy, Aspire in Partnership can help you take the next step.

Contact our team today to learn more about our workforce diversification support.

Aspire Recruitment works with businesses across a wide range of sectors specialising in employability and skills, business support and facilities. Find out more and speak to one of our sector specialists to discover more about how we can support your business.

Aspire in Partnership Newsletter

Beginning in 2023, the Aspire in Partnership newsletter provides a quarterly summary of EDI-focused activity, aimed at supporting employers to diversify their workforces. 

EDI Staff Networks

Our team of recruiters have a wealth of experience in recruiting for roles in business support, HR, IT, sales and marketing.

Disability Confident Support

Our team have experience with the supply of temporary and permanent positions for a wide range of individuals.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Workforce diversification is the process of building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including differences in ethnicity, gender, disability, and more.

We provide tailored support to improve your recruitment processes, helping you attract and retain candidates from more diverse talent pools.

A diverse workforce leads to improved innovation, better decision-making, increased employee engagement, and stronger overall business performance.

Inclusive recruitment ensures that hiring processes are fair, accessible, and designed to attract candidates from all backgrounds.

Yes. We support organisations in meeting social value commitments by improving access to opportunities and widening participation in employment.

Yes. We provide guidance and support to help employers become more inclusive of disabled individuals and align with Disability Confident principles.

It's important to note that this scheme is currently being reworked and refined by the government and is due to be released in December 2026. We will be on hand to provide support with the changes as and when they come.