Our industry expertise
Higher education.
Executive search designed around your institution within higher education
Every institution has its own unique character and identity. Our work begins with listening: to your leadership, your community and the people who understand what success will require.
We bring honest advice, a relationship as a trusted advisor, current market intelligence and the confidence to challenge assumptions. Alongside rigorous assessment, we explore candidates’ motivation and ability to lead in your particular environment.
We handle searches from Vice-Chancellors and governing bodies to academic and professional services leadership, and work closely with you to identify the leadership that can turn your ambitions into lasting impact for students, staff and society.
We support appointments across executive leadership and governance, academic leadership and professional services, including:
Vice-Chancellors, Presidents, Principals and Chief Executives
Chairs, Council members, Trustees and governors
Provosts, Deputy and Pro Vice-Chancellors, Executive Deans and Heads of School
Finance, operations, people, governance and university secretariat
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leadership
Marketing, communications, recruitment, international and commercial leadership
Digital and technology, strategy and planning, research and knowledge exchange.
“A senior level appointment is among the most consequential decisions an institution makes. We help clients widen the field, challenge assumptions and be confident that the person they appoint is right for their particular environment.”
We are an approved Corporate Member with REC, in compliance and adherence to the industry’s Code of Professional Practice.
Our consultants have expertise and extensive networks
We partner with universities, research institutions and higher education organisations to appoint exceptional and diverse leaders. We bring specialist sector knowledge, international reach and a personal commitment to understanding what makes each institution distinctive.
Universities
Research Institutions
Higher Education
Featured assignments
Collaborative, Caring and Courageous
Our core values define how we work. We share expertise across our firm, invest in lasting relationships and bring the curiosity to ask difficult questions. We care about the people involved and the long-term contribution each appointment can make.
Some of our clients
Meet our higher education team
Whether you are planning a senior appointment, considering the composition of your leadership team or exploring your own next move, we welcome a confidential conversation.
Our expertise
We have broad industry expertise but we have also specialised and built extensive networks within certain functions to add more value to you as our client.
Our services
We assess people for key positions and fine-tune executive teams. Through identifying and developing the right leaders, key competence and leadership, we pave the way for our clients’ success.
