Insights

Reflecting on the NHS 10-Year Plan: A Dual Perspective from Public & Private Healthcare

We have taken the past couple of days to read and reflect on the newly published 10-Year Health Plan for England, and would like to…

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Empowering Future NHS Leaders: Highlights from Our Second Lunch and Learn Session

We were delighted to host our second Lunch and Learn session for aspiring NHS Executive Directors. This event featured Tanya Carter, Chief People Officer at East London…

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Exploring the Worlds of Non-Profit Leaders: A Comparative Analysis

In the current landscape for not-for-profit organisations, leaders face unique challenges and opportunities. This article delves into the worlds of three senior not-for-profit fundraising leaders:…

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The evolving Employee Relations landscape: Talent scarcity, shifting models and strategic opportunity

In today’s changing HR environment, Employee Relations (ER) is undergoing an evolution. ER functions have changed and moved beyond their traditional remit as increasingly, ER…

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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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