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Liam is a Consultant in the Education practice at Berwick Partners, having joined the team in 2023. He is supported by his PA Lisa Waite.
Liam partners with leading global education institutions to find senior talent that transforms their organisations. Prior to joining Berwick Partners, Liam worked for a boutique firm, specialising in the appointment of communications and public affairs leaders. He also held a number of in-house roles in the same fields before entering recruitment, serving as the Head of Political Strategy and National Press Officer for a leading membership organisation. He also worked as an advisor to Members of Parliament in the House of Commons.
Education has been my ticket to countless opportunities in life. I was the first in my family to go to university, and my studies opened a door to a world full of possibilities. Education isn’t just a gamechanger; it is the ultimate tool to break down barriers and help individuals shape their own futures. I cannot wait to connect with leading global institutions and discover talented individual in the sector who inspire others, just as I was once inspired.
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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 voices have overwhelmingly expressed disappointment that Jeremy Hunt’s budget offered little relief for the mounting financial pressures facing higher education in England.
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 first six months here have confirmed it was the right career move for him.
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. As the skills demanded by employers and those possessed by job seekers has widened, just about everybody is alert to the significant challenge this presents to the nation’s economic growth and prosperity. That is also why this National Apprenticeship Week is so important.