“From day one, the help and support of all the team at Wild Search was exemplary. A difficult and challenging brief was provided, yet after an extensive search we achieved our objective and appointed two outstanding new members of my senior leadership team. When we need another team member, Wild Search will be at the top of my list to call first!”
John Southworth, Principal, MPW London
“Wild Search have assisted our Foundation in successfully recruiting both a new Chair of Trustees and an HR Director. In both cases, they rapidly understood what the organisation needed in these positions, they mobilised with sensible and attractive candidate briefs, and went out of their way to promote the roles widely. They were responsive to our feedback, and ran an efficient and professional service. We would be delighted to work with Wild Search in the future, and recommend them highly."
Gordon Carver, Chief Executive, United Westminster and Grey Coat Foundation
“From our initial meetings with Edward where the brief was worked up, to the production of high quality literature co-ordinated by the Wild Search team, to the contacts made with prospective applicants we were not disappointed.
We felt like we were working in partnership with Wild Search, that they really understood us and that we were getting a bespoke service.
This positive experience continued through to recommendations of suitable candidates from the team, weekly updates on progress to date, opportunities for me as CEO to meet with or speak to prospective applicants, guidance with shortlisting and help in delivering a different type of interview days that really did allow candidates to give of their best and allow us to make two high class appointments. I can thoroughly recommend Wild Search.”
Iain Denning, Chief Executive Officer, Sharnbrook Academy Federation
“The Independent Schools Association (ISA) greatly valued having Wild Search as their recruiting company to search for our new CEO. Throughout, Edward and his team kept us fully informed of progress with candidates and produced a very strong short-list from which we selected an outstanding new CEO, following a robust and thorough interview process. Edward and his team provided an excellent service in all respects, listening to our needs and requests, and adjusting their approach to reflect the unique character of the Association. They would gain our full recommendation.”
Claire Osborn, Independent Schools Association Chair, 2019-2020
"Wild Search did a superb job in identifying and engaging a leadership team for the newly formed multi academy trust which I lead. They managed almost 1000 enquiries which led to more than 100 applications and resulted in six appointments being made. This has been critical to the success of our start up and development as a national organisation."
Libby Nicholas, Former Chief Executive, Astrea Academy Trust
"While we recognised that finding a senior level business development professional to work in the charitable sector was a challenging brief, the Wild Search team rose to said challenge and presented us with several interesting and engaged candidates, from whom we were able to choose an individual who we are confident will help us drive the organisation forward. We recommend Wild Search wholeheartedly."
Alan Woods, Chief Executive Officer, VTCT
"We were delighted with the personable and efficient service provided by Wild Search as we sought to recruit a Director of Development. We were provided with a broad and interesting range of highly-qualified, diverse and interesting candidates, from whom we were able to make a first-rate appointment. Throughout the process, Wild Search were in touch and on the case. It was a pleasure to work with them, and we would certainly do so again."
Dr Gary Savage, Headmaster, Alleyn’s School