Since 2010, Wild Search has advised boards and executive teams on key appointments ranging from chair and board members to executive directors in functional areas of commercial, philanthropy, finance, HR/people and operations roles. Our sector experience is broad and deep, spanning commercial education providers in the UK and internationally through national membership bodies to more local and regional charities.

Our founder, Edward Wild, has worked in executive search since 2004, for three businesses and led the formation of Wild Search in 2010. Throughout that time his focus has been on education (commercial, investor supported groups and non profit), charities and membership bodies. He has worked with a wide range of candidates in preparing for engaging with our clients and boards and has also written extensively on how to establish and develop a portfolio career. This experience has been complemented by his time serving on boards and committees for a broad range of organisations.

Edward works closely with Amy Wevill, who has been part of the Wild Search team since 2011 and whose experience outside Wild Search has encompassed Chatham House and the University of Oxford, where she has organised international conferences on global issues and has brought her into contact with an extensive network of sector leaders.

Since 2010, many candidates, clients and board members have sought our advice beyond individual search assignments. To reflect this demand we now offer a tailored leadership and career advisory service for individuals navigating career transitions, preparing for board appointments, developing portfolio careers or considering their next executive role.

Who We Work With

We typically support executives and leaders:

  • Considering their next leadership position

  • Preparing for board or trustee appointments

  • Building a portfolio career

  • Navigating career transitions or organisational change

  • Seeking an experienced and independent sounding board for important career decisions

How We Help

Every engagement is tailored to the individual's circumstances and objectives. Areas of support may include:

  • Clarifying career direction and long-term goals

  • Positioning for executive, board and trustee opportunities

  • Practical interview and stakeholder meeting preparation

  • Portfolio career planning and development

  • Networking and relationship-building strategies

  • Independent assessment of opportunities and career decisions

  • Access to specialist advisers from the wider Wild Search network where appropriate

Our approach combines the perspective of experienced search professionals with a deep understanding of leadership, governance and organisational dynamics. We offer practical, confidential advice informed by years of working with boards, executive teams and senior candidates.

Next Steps

We begin with an initial confidential conversation, without obligation, to discuss your circumstances and objectives.

From there, we will recommend an approach tailored to your needs, whether a single advisory session or an ongoing programme of support.

For more information please contact: candidates@wildsearch.org