Insights

6 Reflections on Hiring Heads of School in UK Higher Education

In 2011, I set up the education practice at Berwick Partners. A big part of our work is supporting Universities with the appointment of Heads…

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UK Manufacturing Executives Dinner | June 2025

Last week, Colin Roope of Berwick Partners and Alex Lambert of Odgers had the pleasure of hosting a dinner for senior leaders from across the…

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International Women in Engineering Day

Historically, engineering has been a male-dominated field, shaped by decades of tradition and systemic barriers that limited access for women. But today, that narrative is…

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Manufacturing Matters Podcast – with Kate Davies

On our first episode of this Manufacturing Matters podcast , we are thrilled to welcome a friend to our firm, and powerhouse in business transformation…

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Comprehensive Spending Review 2025: A Strategic Inflection Point for Growth, Skills and Public Services

The UK Government’s 2025 Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) has landed with a bold vision for the future. With major investments across housing, healthcare, education, research,…

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Jane Frame’s Insights on Local Hospice Fundraising

Jane Frame, the Former Director of Strategy and Fundraising at Saint Francis Hospice, sat down with Lisa Henry to talk about the unique challenges of…

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Growth and City Development at Nottingham City Council – with Nicki Jenkins, Corporate Director for Growth and City Development

In this episode Bonnie Amos-English, Consultant in our Regeneration and Housing Practice sits down with Nicki Jenkins, Corporate Director for Growth and City Development at…

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3 Considerations for Hiring Your First HR Professional in an SME

For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), hiring their first Human Resources (HR) professional is a pivotal moment. It signals not only business growth but also…

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My 4 Key Considerations For The Most Overlooked Part of Hospice Leadership Recruitment

Having worked in hospice leadership recruitment for over two decades, I’ve always found that due diligence is often overlooked by many. However, from my perspective,…

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Finding the Perfect Fit: The Challenges of Headhunting a CEO for a Family-Owned Manufacturing Business

As a headhunter specialising in the manufacturing sector, I recently undertook the challenging task of finding a new CEO for a large family-owned British manufacturing…

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Innovative Fundraising: Katie Arber’s Insights on Navigating Economic Challenges, Technology, and Collaboration

Katie Arber, a leader at Born Free Foundation, a wildlife charity, sat down with Lisa Henry to talk about the current fundraising landscape. Her insights…

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The Surprising Numbers Behind Our Hospice Leadership Executive Search Process

Having recruited for the not-for-profit sector for 22 years, with a particular focus on health and social care charities, I have spent the last eight…

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