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Effective Leadership Models in the Higher Education Sector

As executive search consultants, we specialise in supporting to you appoint high quality leaders for your institution, but no two leaders are built the same,…

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5 Higher Education Leaders React to Tuition Fee Increase

The UK government’s decision to raise tuition fees by 3.1% has prompted mixed responses from the higher education sector, with many seeing it as a…

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The Future of Talent Acquisition for Leadership Roles

In the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, the search for leadership roles is becoming increasingly complex and nuanced. As an executive search recruiter, I have…

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The 4 Factors Higher Education Leaders Need to Prepare for this Academic Year

As the new academic year dawns, the higher education sector finds itself at a pivotal moment, grappling with unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From financial pressures…

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The University Guide to Hiring After the Election

The recent election has delivered a Labour government, prompting a number of policy changes that universities need to consider when recruiting candidates. While the immediate…

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The Crucial Role of External Affairs Teams in Education

In this podcast, Liam Young explores the world of external affairs with Michelle Smyth, Head of External and Government Affairs at the Open University.

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UK General Election 2024: Higher Education in the spotlight

As the General Election campaign gains momentum, higher education has unexpectedly taken centre stage. Political parties are unveiling strategies focused on education, with significant implications…

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Budget 2024: Lack of funding news for Higher Eduction

The Chancellor’s speech was full of great optimism for the higher education sector, but from what I have read this morning it appears that industry…

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Why Berwick Partners was the right career move for me

We spoke to one of our newer team members Liam Young, Consultant in the Education practice about why joining Berwick made sense, and how his…

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Championing Gender Allies in STEM Hiring

As we mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it is a timely opportunity to reflect upon the pivotal role we, as an…

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Degree apprenticeships are key to closing the UK skills gap

It is hard to go a day without a new report or a warning call from business leaders on the skills gap across the UK.…

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2024: Our Predictions for the Education Sector

Elizabeth James, Head of the Education Practice at Berwick Partners, details her thoughts on some of the trends, challenges and opprtunities for her sector in…

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