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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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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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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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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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Six Key Elements for Labour’s Industrial Strategy in June
As Labour prepares to introduce its industrial strategy in June, it’s crucial to consider the key elements that should be included to support and enhance…
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Inclusive Recruitment in Higher Education
The UK Higher Education sector is adept at responding to change. It has been navigating sequential periods of transformation for years, most recently through the…
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Navigating Fundraising in the Digital Age: Insights and Challenges with Penny Mason, Director of Income and Engagement at Devon Wildlife Trust
Lisa Henry, Principal Researcher in our Not for Profit Sector sat down with Penny Mason, a fundraising director at Devon Wildlife Trust. They discussed the…
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