Sarum College Principal Appointed

Wild Search was delighted to advise the Chair and trustees of Sarum College, on the Church of England’s leading theological education institutions (TEIs) on the appointment of its new Principal. We wish the Revered Dr Rob James all success as he prepares to move from Vancouver to Salisbury to take up the post this summer. The search was led by Edward Wild who welcomed the appointment:

“This is a challenging time for the TEI sector and we worked tenaciously to provide the trustees of Sarum College with a strong field from which to make the appointment. Rob’s combination of academic and pastoral experience aligned well with the traditions of Sarum College and its vision for the future.”

https://www.sarum.ac.uk/revd-dr-rob-james-to-be-the-next-principal-of-sarum-college/

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Leading Education 2

Leading Education 2, our 36th publication will be launched on 19th May and will be available to download through this link on 20th May.

It is a sequel to Leading Education, launched in November 2025, which focussed on 14 politicians who led the department and its predecessors and includes seven essays by educationalists and those who have served in public life. The subjects range from William Forster to Estelle Morris and covers their public service and life in office. We hope that anyone with an interest in education will enjoy reading it.

ISBA CEO Appointment

Following a recent search led by Edward Wild we are pleased to share the news of Catherine Spencer’s appointment from a strong shortlist. We wish Catherine and ISBA all success as she prepares to join ISBA during May.

https://www.theisba.org.uk/news/2026/the-independent-schools-bursars-association-appoints-catherine-spencer-obe-as-new-chief-executive/

Prayer Book Society Director Appointed

We are delighted to share the news of the appointment of Diana Cheal as the next Director of the Prayer Book Society, a national charity and membership organisation, following an extensive search managed by Wild Search. We wish her and the charity all success in the months ahead:

https://www.pbs.org.uk/pbs-appoints-permanent-ceo/

Head Appointed for Guildhouse School

Following our recent search for CATS Global Schools were are pleased to share the news of John Wilson’s appointment and wish him all success ahead:

https://www.schoolmanagementplus.com/movers-shakers/john-wilson-to-lead-guildhouse-school-in-london/?swcfpc=1

In our current opportunities we are searching for the next Head of CATS Cambridge. For more details please visit:

https://www.wildsearch.org/opportunities/2025/12/1/cats-global-schools-cambridge-principal

Cornish Mutual NED Appointed

Following an extensive search for a board member with farming experience, the Cornish Mutual have appointed Bridget Whell, who farms at Leyonne near Fowey. She is a former Cornwall NFU Chair and farms with her husband and two daughters with a herd of 450 cows.