Appointments and relocation

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The first half of 2021 has been a busy one with a range of projects engaging our team, including the appointment of Vice Principals for MPW London, further projects for BIMM Institute and a series of key appointments for the Royal Mencap Society, in addition to important searches for agricultural charities – the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

 Managing Director Edward Wild remarked: “As always, it is refreshing both to be engaged by new clients and to work again for our growing number of established ones. The demand for outstanding leaders within education and charities remains our priority and those who are currently working hard and doing an excellent job in their current roles will always need to be identified, engaged and enthused by headhunters.”

We are pleased to have relocated to St James’s Square and look forward to meeting up with many of our clients and friends soon.

Oxford International announces new Higher Education Advisory Board

Wild Search has advised on a number of non executive appointments in the education sector.

If you would like to work with Wild Search in building your non executive or leadership team, please contact Edward Wild on ew@wildsearch.org

25th May 2021

Oxford International announces new Higher Education Advisory Board

Working with industry leaders and experts in the education sector, the new board of advisors will support the organisation’s strategic plan to achieve exponential growth and development in the global education market.

The HE Advisory Board will be chaired by Oxford International co-founder David Brown and comprise of the following advisory members: Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP; Baroness Smith of Newnham; David Pilsbury, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International at Coventry University; Simon Emmett, CEO of IDP Connect; Jeffrey Williams, CEO and Co-founder of Enroly.

Lil Bremermann-Richard, Group Chief Executive Officer at Oxford International Education Group, said, ‘The process of putting this Advisory Board together, has been a twelve month journey. The support received from Edward Wild, with the thought process and identifying the individuals was invaluable. We believe we have a great team in this advisory board and look forward to the very insightful and thought provoking discussion.’

Wild Search Managing Director Edward Wild, who advised Oxford International Education Group on this project and the appointment of Chris Skidmore and Julie Smith commented:

“It was a pleasure to work with Lil Bremermann-Richard and her team to develop the ideas and secure a shortlist for two of the external board members, both of whom bring great and relevant experience of the Higher Education sector. I am confident that the creation of this board will be an important factor in the future growth and success of OIEG and wish them all well”.

During the past decade Wild Search have enjoyed working for a range of investor supported education businesses on both board and executive leadership appointments, in addition to publishing a number of reports on the importance of education as an export.

Learning from Leaders - New episode available

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17 May 2021

Learning from Leaders - New episode available

Our latest episode of 'Learning from Leaders' is now available on Apple or Android.

Advancing Autism - with BeyondAutism’s professional conference coming up next week, we thought it would be timely to release this discussion, recorded for the launch of our joint report. This episode brings together a range of voices seeking the best outcomes for and with those with autism from across educational and support settings. It celebrates approaches that have the potential to transform lives and considers areas in which the community can work together despite differences in methodology.

Panellists:

Tracie Linehan, CEO, BeyondAutism;

Audrey Pantelis, Founder, Elevation Coaching and Consulting;

Laura Pease, Principal of Whitefield School;

Elizabeth Coyne, Autism Centre of Excellence

Recorded in Dec 2020 to accompany a joint report available to download here.

Learning from Leaders - Wild Search Podcast Launched

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20 April 2021

Learning from Leaders - Wild Search Podcast Launched

We are delighted to launch our new podcast series 'Learning from Leaders' now available on Apple or Android - listen on the go to leaders in the education sector discuss online learning, establishing British schools overseas and more.

Episode 2

Beyond the Pandemic: Lessons Learnt & Opportunities Ahead in Online & Blended Learning

A panel discussion from Wild Search and Spectrum addressing the transformation of global education provision since the pandemic with panellists Michael Chung, Chief Executive, CIG Education Group; Robin Headlee, Managing Director, Discovery Education International; Dr Wendy Piatt, Chief Executive, Gresham College; David Roberts, Chief Executive, KidsLoop and; Catherine Whitaker, Chief Executive, EtonX.

Episode 1

Exporting Educational Excellence: British Schools Overseas

Discussion on British schools overseas chaired by Edward Wild, Managing Director, Wild Search, with panellists Karl Gross, Director of Overseas Schools, King's College School Wimbledon; Mark Hanley Browne, Chief Executive, Alpha Plus Group; Pam Mundy, Trustee, ACS International Schools and; Dr Maghin Tamilarasan, International Development Director, Shrewsbury School

Webinar now online: Beyond the Pandemic – Lessons Learnt & Opportunities Ahead in Online & Blended Learning

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23 March 2021

Beyond the Pandemic – Lessons Learnt & Opportunities Ahead in Online & Blended Learning

Panel discussion followed by Q&A

Tuesday 23 March 13.00-14.00 GMT

This panel discussion will address the transformation of global education provision since the pandemic. There have been steep learning curves and it is important to digest these and consider how the landscape might evolve going forward. Discussions will include the extent to which, and in what ways, the move to online and blended learning since the pandemic will lead to permanent change and whether this is now the only way forward for education providers, as well as the challenges and potential pitfalls of this direction of travel. The debate will also explore the role that innovative technology solutions can play to meet the current challenges facing the sector, and to explore new opportunities for technology to deliver an enhanced learning experience.

Co-Chairs Edward Wild (Managing Director, Wild Search) & Daniel Osmer (Managing Director, Spectrum)

Panellists include:

Michael Chung, Chief Executive, CIG Education Group

Robin Headlee, Managing Director, Discovery Education International

Dr Wendy Piatt, Chief Executive, Gresham College

David Roberts, Chief Executive, KidsLoop

Catherine Whitaker, Chief Executive, EtonX

This webinar was brought to you by Wild Search, the education sector executive search specialists, and Spectrum, the technology and innovation sector executive search specialists.

What Makes A Good Teacher? - latest Wild Search Report now available

04 March 2021

What Makes A Good Teacher? - latest Wild Search Report now available

What Makes A Good Teacher? brings a range of perspectives to this important question. Though contributors approach the question from a variety of the types of schools, age ranges and levels, they all share a belief that the quality of teaching and learning matters at every stage in the educational process. The question they answer has never been more relevant than in early 2021, following a twelve month period in which schools, colleges and universities have had to adapt rapidly to online and blended learning and teachers have had to master new media and skills and take on responsibilities which they have never had to address before. 

Published in partnership with Dukes Education, Keystone Tutors and UCEC.

This report was launched with an online discussion featuring:

Professor Anne Bamford OBE, Strategic Director of Education and Skills, City of London

Neil Strowger, Chief Executive, Bohunt Education Trust

Tracie Linehan, Chief Executive, BeyondAutism

Kate Richards, Chief Executive, Enrich Education Consultancy

This discussion is available to view here.