Wild Search joins Global Asia Summit

Please contact Daisy Cockrean in the first instance if you would like to discuss a senior appointment with Wild Search. dc@wildsearch.org 0207 233 2230

Wild Search joins Global Asia Summit

25th April 2019

Edward Wild will take part in the 2019 Education Investor Global Asia Summit in Singapore on 15th May. He will take part in a panel discussion on the changing face of K12: Defining your proposition in a competitive market… The conference will engage a wide range of educational leaders and advisers from global and regional businesses, who share a commitment to – and engagement in – the commercial opportunities for education providers in Asia.

Speaking in advance of the Summit, Wild commented: “The summit is timely for Wild Search, following our recent report on World Class Education (in partnership with Keystone Tutors) and our upcoming report on International Inspiration (in partnership with Alpha Plus). It will be a fascinating opportunity to hear from others and learn more about the challenges and opportunities which we can share with the clients we advise on senior appointments in businesses with an international dimension.”

Wild Search - International Schools Focus

Please contact Daisy Cockrean in the first instance if you would like to discuss a senior appointment with Wild Search. dc@wildsearch.org 0207 233 2230

International Schools Focus

12th April 2019

Work is underway on our 25th report, and our fourth which considers the growing significance of education as an export. The publication, to be launched in September 2019, will include a range of contributions from those who have established or led British schools abroad. Supported by Alpha Plus, the report will include case studies and recommendations for British schools, academies and groups which are considering international expansion.

As part of the preparation for the report, Wild Search Director and Head of Education Edward Wild will be visiting Singapore during May and will take part in the Education Investor Summit: full details here:

https://www.ipevents.net/education-asia/summit/agenda/

James Hill joins Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association as Deputy Chief Executive

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James Hill joins the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association as Deputy Chief Executive

25th March 2019

Wild Search were delighted to work with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association on the appointment of their New Deputy Chief Executive, James Hill.

James has enjoyed a varied career in the Royal Air Force since 1986 and has undertaken a number of roles including Head of the UK Joint Media Operations Centre in Afghanistan, Policy Lead at the Ministry of Defence and Programme Manager at the Joint Services Command & Staff College. In his most recent role, he  served as the Chief of Staff in the Directorate of Ground Training.

James joined the RNAA this month and we wish him all the best in his new role.

United Grand Lodge of England appoints Michelle Worvell as Communications and Marketing Director

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United Grand Lodge of England appoints Michelle Worvell as Communications and Marketing Director

21st March 2019

Wild Search were pleased to work with the United Grand Lodge of England on the appointment of their new Communications and Marketing Director.

Michelle Worvell joined the Chartered Insurance Institute as the Communications Manager in 2010, before becoming the Communications and PR Director in January 2018. Prior to this, Michelle was the Senior Editor of Defaqto and Editor of Insurance Age.

We wish Michelle all the best in her new role.

Academy Trust Appointments

Please contact Daisy Cockrean in the first instance if you would like to discuss a senior appointment with Wild Search. dc@wildsearch.org 0207 233 2230

Academy Trust Appointments

20th March 2019

Wild Search recently completed work in partnership with the Sharnbrook Academy Federation in Bedfordshire, resulting in two Principal appointments being made. They are detailed here:

Sharnbrook Academy Principal Appointment

Lincroft Academy Principal Appointment

Chief Executive Iain Denning said of our work:

 Sharnbrook Academy Federation approached Wild Search when faced with the retirement of its two secondary academy principals.

 We wanted to work with an organisation that shared similar values to us, that listened carefully to our requirements and that would enable us to make appointments that would bring strength both to the individual academies but also to the Trust as a whole. We also wanted to work with an organisation that had the resource to take the administrative work away from busy schools.

 From our initial meetings with Edward Wild  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.

To download our recent report, A Sum Greater than Its Parts?, which includes contributions from the Sharnbrook Academy, please click here.

A Sum Greater than its Parts? Making Education Groups Work - latest report launch

The report may now be downloaded here or email research@wildsearch.org to request a hard copy.

A Sum Greater than its Parts? Making Education Groups Work - report launch

12th March 2019

Thanks to all those who joined us at King & Wood Mallesons for the launch of our latest publication, the second edition in which we focus on education groups.

Following the success of our first report, Sharing Resources, Securing Success (2017), this second edition further explores how educational standards can be raised through providing a central service and regional and national leadership roles. Contributors include those running MATs as well as other leaders in the education sector.

The report may now be downloaded here or email research@wildsearch.org to request a hard copy. 

Click here for the reflections of Ian Koxvold, Head of Education Strategy, PwC UK.