Maggie's Culture Crawl 2017

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2 October 2017

On Friday 29th September the Wild Search team embarked on a 10 mile trek across London in aid of Maggie's Cancer Centres.

The walk started at the Design Museum in Kensington, taking in the V&A, Foster & Partners, the Royal Academy, the National Theatre, St Bartholomew's Hospital and the Museum of London along the route.

Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends. Their Centres are built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals and have professional staff on hand to offer the support people need.

You can still sponsor us through our JustGiving page here.

 

Neil Carmichael reflects on challenges and opportunities for education as Brexit unfolds

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19 September 2017

Wild Search Senior Adviser Neil Carmichael has shared his reflections in a thought leadership piece published this week. He reflects on the implications of Britain leaving the EU and draws on international education systems following his recent experience as Chair of the Education Select Committee. Neil asserts the critical importance that skills and training be embedded through the education provided in the UK and looks ahead to the upcoming Wild Research report on Education as a British export.
 
You can download Neil's report here.
 
Neil’s newly defined role at Wild Search also featured in the BBC documentary aired on 18th September, during which he was filmed in our offices (c25 minutes into the programme).

 

Women in Education: Commemorating the Life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson - Forthcoming publication

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18 September 2017

We are delighted to be partnering with VTCT on our forthcoming publication Women in Education. This publication will mark the centenary of the death of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, who among other notable achievements was co-founder and later dean of the first medical school to admit women.

As well as commemorating the life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, it will seek to celebrate women in educational leadership, highlighting the successes over the past hundred years, as well as the challenges that remain. Contributors will include The Baroness Deech DBE, Frances King, Head, Mill Hill School, Dame Rachel de Souza, Chief Executive, Inspiration Trust, actress Diana Quick and LAMDA’s Principal Joanna Read.

To be published November 2017.

 

Wild Search Annual Reception 2017

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13 September 2017

We were delighted to welcome guests from across the Wild Search community to our Annual Reception at Philip Mould & Co on 12th September.

Guests enjoyed the chance to see the gallery's array of artwork, as well as hearing from Philip Mould himself who spoke generously about Wild Search.

If you would like to receive a copy of our Seventh Anniversary Report, please email info@wildsearch.org, making sure to include your address.

 

 

Wild Search Welcomes Waine

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17 July 2017

Wild Search announces the appointment of experienced Chairman and headhunter Peter Waine to be its first Chair. Peter brings huge experience of the industry, having been a co-founder of Hanson Green, for many years the market leader in non executive appointments for FTSE100 and 250 boards and private companies. His experience encompasses serving on a number of boards, ranging from the Royal Opera House to the CPRE. A former visiting professor at both Warwick and Cass Business Schools, he has a longstanding interest in both ensuring the effectiveness of boards and in the countryside.

 

Managing Director Edward Wild said:

“As we approach the seventh anniversary of Wild Search, we remain committed both to developing the range of clients we serve and improving the service and processes for those with which we already have established relationships. Peter’s range of experience and contacts will enhance and enrich our work within our areas of specialism and expertise. I am confident that he will become a valued member of the team as we continue to grow organically with a focus on education and charities, yet with a longstanding interest in the rural economy”.

Peter Waine said:

“I was delighted to accept the invitation to become the first Chair of Wild Search. Since becoming aware the business I have been impressed by both the quality of the team and the work which they undertake. The business has a fascinating range of clients and a growing number return for further requirements. I hope that I will be able to make a distinct contribution to making Wild Search an even better business for all who engage with it.”