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Clare is a Principal Researcher, specialising in the Education Practice.

With an extensive background in academic and professional services leadership appointments in higher education, Clare brings valuable expertise and plays a pivotal role in supporting universities in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence. 

Clare works with a range of universities, including those in the Russell Group, post-1992 institutions, and related organisations. Her notable placements include the Head of School of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester, multiple Heads of School at the University of Leeds, and the Director of Digital Learning at the University of Portsmouth.

I enjoy finding the perfect candidates to fulfil our clients’ ambitions, whilst it is also incredibly rewarding to help our candidates to find a role in which they will flourish. 

Before joining Berwick Partners, Clare graduated in 2014 with a degree in Infection & Immunity from Aston University. During her studies, she completed a placement year in one of Aston University’s postgraduate laboratories and contributed to a published peer-reviewed paper. Prior to that, she gained practical experience working for a local accountancy firm for five consecutive summers, where she carried out junior accountancy work and administrative tasks. 

Outside of work, Clare has a love for live music and has travelled extensively across the UK and overseas to attend gigs and festivals.

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It's time to recognise and promote the potential of social mobility

Founder of ‘The Talent Foundry’, Amy Leonard MBE, talks to Odgers Berndtson about their inception, impact and the future of social mobility in the UK.

Leaders need to be more human than ever

With all leaders facing unfamiliar challenges as COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, immense business skill and personal resolve will be required to plan and implement necessary change. However, that is only half the story. Employees are a business’ biggest asset, and how leaders take accountability for their staff over the next few weeks and months will be remembered for years to come. It is a time of extreme financial pressure, but people management skills will be thrown into the spotlight just as much as commercial expertise.

How to be a good referee

As recruiters, a critical part of our process is taking verbal references on candidates