Former transport secretary Justine Greening joins On The Beach

The Elders has announced the appointment of Alistair Fernie as its new Chief Executive. Alistair will take up the role at the beginning of November 2021. He will manage the London-based Secretariat and lead the

We are very pleased to share more personal insights from the team at Saxton Bampfylde. Dr Jennifer Barnes is an integral Partner in our Leadership Services team focusing specifically on Coaching for senior leaders.

After a highly competitive national search, nasen’s board of trustees has confirmed that Annamarie Hassall MBE, Strategic Director of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been appointed CEO and will join the organisation at the

In our work with boards and with board advisors we have seen – and indeed been part of realising – a shift in the overall profile of boards and the way in which they operate.

Our latest thought piece ‘COVID: A catalyst in HEI leadership?’ aims to share reflections following one of the most transformational periods in our sector’s long history, and to explore how the pandemic may shape its

The Hoburne Group has confirmed that it has appointed Riviera Travel chief commercial officer Jim Forward as its new CEO. Forward will take over from Rod Tucker, who will be retiring from his position of

Saxton Bampfylde is delighted to welcome Amanda Pitt to the consulting team as Partner and Head of the Media Practice. A commercial and digital media expert, Amanda brings 25 years’ executive search and leadership experience

The National Library of Scotland has appointed Amina Shah as its new Chief Executive and National Librarian. Ms Shah is known at the Library having served as Trustee, and brings a wealth of leadership experience

The University of Winchester has announced the appointment of Professor Sarah Greer as Vice-Chancellor. Professor Greer will assume the position in January 2022, following The Reverend Professor Elizabeth Stuart who stepped into the role following

University Hospitals of Leicester Trust has appointed Richard Mitchell as its new chief executive. Mr Mitchell is currently chief executive of Sherwood Forest Hospitals. He will move to Leicester in October. UHL’s previous CEO, John

The Council of the British School at Rome has announced that Professor Abigail Brundin has been appointed as the BSR’s next Director. Professor Brundin, who will be the BSR’s first female Director, will formally start

New Art Exchange in Nottingham has announced that Saad Eddine Said has been appointed as the new Artistic Director and CEO, he will take up the role in the autumn. Saad Eddine Said has a

On June 15th 2021, Saxton Bampfylde was privileged to invite guests to an exclusive virtual tour of the spectacular V&A Dundee led by the Museum’s Director, Leonie Bell. Having just re-opened to the public, we

Leading homelessness charity St Mungo’s has appointed three new Executive Directors to its senior leadership team to support delivery of its new strategic plan. Two of the three appointments will be in newly created roles.

Fiona Driscoll has been appointed as Chair of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI). She will take up the role on 1 July 2021, taking over from Baroness Delyth Morgan, who has held the position

Saxton Bampfylde are proud to have received the highest level (Diamond) Payroll Giving Quality Mark for the CAF give as you earn scheme, building on our Platinum level status since 2018. Due to the generosity

Scotland’s Centre for the Moving Image has announced the appointment of Kristy Matheson as its new Creative Director. Kristy will lead and champion the creative vision and voice of Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse Cinemas, placing

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has announced the appointment of Rhiannon Hiles as its Chief Executive.

We are delighted to announce our participation in the 10,000 Black Interns programme. 10,000 Black Interns is an initiative to help transform the horizons and prospects of young Black students in the United Kingdom.

Kate Bellamy, the Director of Museums for Arts Council England, is to be the new Director of the Clore Duffield Foundation. She will succeed Sally Bacon, who left a year ago after 24 years with

As we come out of lockdown and seek to build back better, Saxton Bampfylde is in the forefront of boosting social mobility.

The Box, Plymouth has announced the appointment of Victoria Pomery as Chief Executive Officer of the city’s £47 million museum, gallery and archive. Pomery will be stepping down as Director of Turner Contemporary in the autumn, after 19 years

L&Q has further strengthened its governance by appointing three new Group Board members as it embarks on an ambitious new five-year strategy: Dominique Kent will become chair of L&Q’s care and support subsidiary, L&Q Living,

The Governors of Queen Anne’s School are delighted to announce that Elaine Purves will succeed Julia Harrington as the next Head.

London Ambulance Service has announced the appointment of a new non-executive director and an associate non-executive director to support its Trust board building a world-class ambulance service.

Stockport Grammar School are pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Clague as their next Bursar. Stockport Grammar is a leading independent co-educational school for 1,400 children from 3-18 years.

Innovate Finance, the industry body representing UK FinTech, has named Louise Smith as its new Chair, to start in role on 9 July 2021. Smith is Lloyd’s first Chief Digital Officer, and is responsible for

Professor Nick Jennings CB, FREng has been announced as the new Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University. He will succeed Professor Robert Allison, who will step down from the post at the end of this

The appointment of Professor Lucy Chappell FMedSci as the next Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) follows a competitive recruitment process chaired by the Civil Service Commissioner. As

The AET Board has appointed Rebecca Boomer-Clark as the organisation’s new CEO. Currently, the National Director of Secondary Education at leading academy trust Ark Schools. Rebecca will take over the leadership of the 58-school strong

The Governors of Unicorn School have announced that Polly Fraley will succeed Kit Thompson as Head of the School from 1 September 2021.

The RSA has announced that Andy Haldane has been appointed as its new Chief Executive.

Former Transport for London MD joins the leading traffic management technology provider, working with one.network to guide its strategy and development. The highways industry leader will become the company’s new Non-Executive Director. Leading traffic management

Goodenough College has announced the appointment of the Hon Alice Walpole OBE as its new Director. A former United Nations Assistant Secretary General, Alice will join the College on 12 April, following the departure of

Saxton Bampfylde was delighted to work with Downe House on the appointment of their new Deputy Head, Matthew Godfrey.

West Kent housing association has announced the appointments of three new members to its Board.

Congratulations to Saxton Bampfylde Partner and Researcher, Tofunmi Omisore, who has been recognised in the ‘150 Future Leaders’ list of the UK’s most outstanding African and African Caribbean Students and new Graduates in 2020 by

The Barbican has announced that Will Gompertz will join the international arts centre in the newly designed role of Director of Arts and Learning.

Saxton Bampfylde is proud to be part of OnBoard, a new non-profit mentoring programme designed to support talented individuals from disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrounds as they start their journeys to becoming Board members.

Following on from his vast journalism experience and more than 20 years of interviewing Chief Executives across a range of sectors, we were thrilled to have James Ashton join us for a webinar to discuss some

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2021, we were delighted to host a webinar with Ade Rawcliffe, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at ITV and Katie Bailiff, the newly appointed CEO of Women in Film and

We are pleased to have worked with Laidlaw Schools Trust to appoint Ian Simpson as CEO. Ian joins Laidlaw from Oasis Community Learning where he is Executive Principal and Specialist Advisor for Inclusion, most recently

The disability charity Whizz-Kidz has appointed Sarah Pugh as its next Chief Executive. Sarah, who has spent almost six years as Chief Executive of Heart of Kent Hospice, will succeed Ruth Owen, who has taken

We are pleased to have worked with Albyn School in Aberdeen, to appoint Stefan Horsman as Head. Stefan joins Albyn from Robert Gordon’s College where he has held the role of Deputy Head of the

The Chineke! Foundation has announced Ije Nwokorie as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. In the classical music sector, where Black performers and senior management are rarely seen, Nwokorie becomes just one of

Blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan has announced its new Chair of the Trustee Board. Nicola Horlick, regarded as one of the country’s top businesswomen and a leading investment fund manager, was appointed Chair-Elect at the

We are delighted to have supported Blackheath Prep School in the appointment of Kieron Norris as IT Director. With extensive IT experience in the education sector, Kieron is currently Head of IT at the British

Catherine Anderson has been appointed as Executive Director of The London Marathon Charitable Trust (The Trust) and will take up her new role in April 2021. The appointment follows Sarah Ridley’s decision to step down

VIVID has appointed Charles Alexander to its Board, effective from the beginning April 2021 as Chair designate, taking over from current Chair Mike Kirk in July 2021. Charles’ background in the private sector consisted of

We are pleased to have worked with the City of London School for Girls on the appointment of John Hall as Bursar. John is joining City of London School for Girls from Skarbek Associates, a

Birmingham City Council’s director of education and skills, Dr Tim O’Neill, has been appointed as the new managing director of children’s services at Action for Children. Dr O’Neill – whose doctorate is in the history

The following reflections emerged from a webinar discussion held in October 2020 between Althea Efunshile CBE, Chair of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing and Non-Executive Director of Channel 4, and Pamela Leonce, Diversity Advisor at Saxton

We are pleased to have worked with the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation to appoint Dr Richard Brookes as Head of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Dr Brookes will join QEGS from City of London School for

Sue Ryder has appointed a new Scotland based Trustee, who brings strong experience of working as a non-executive in health.

We are pleased to have worked with St Leonards on the  appointment of Simon Brian as their new Head from next year. Having held Deputy Headships at Charterhouse and Cheltenham College, Simon brings to St

We are pleased to announce that Byron Hoo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Dulwich College. Byron brings to the role 30 years of cross-sector finance experience, throughout which he has seen organisations through

Saxton Bampfylde has been announced as the winner in the “Making a Difference” category at the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards (RIDI)! Each year the RIDI awards bring together leading change makers in the recruitment

We are delighted to have worked with Bute House Prep School on the appointment of Sian Bradshaw as their new Head. Currently the Head of Ewell Castle Prep School, and previously Deputy Head of Orchard

Membership organisation Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) has appointed Katie Bailiff as its new CEO. Katie joins WFTV from UK television production company Century Films, where she has worked for two decades, most recently

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced its new permanent Chief Executive. Jane Morrison-Ross, currently CEO of ScotlandIS, will take on the key leadership role in February 2021 to drive forward SOSE’s vision to be

At the beginning of lockdown Stephen Bampfylde held a series of webinars with Patrick Dunne to discuss the challenges facing boards and the impact of the crisis on governance. These were an opportunity for Patrick

This week at their annual AESC Global Conference, the global Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) presented its inaugural “IDEA Award” for outstanding contribution to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (or “IDEA”). The AESC IDEA Award was established

Merchiston International School in Shenzhen has announced the appointment of Dr Murray Tod as their new Headmaster.

The Careers & Enterprise Company has  announced the appointment of Oli de Botton as Chief Executive Officer effective from next year, succeeding Claudia Harris who stepped down in July. Oli joins The Careers & Enterprise

Saxton Bampfylde have been privileged to work with so many organisations who actively seek to diversify their leadership teams and provide development opportunities for their upcoming talent. As leadership advisors, we have a pivotal role to

The University of the Highlands and Islands has appointed Professor Todd Walker as its next principal and vice-chancellor. Professor Walker is currently provost and deputy vice-chancellor at University of New England, which operates several campuses

Here we reflect on our “Lessons of Lockdown” and share our insights on board and organisational purpose, human connectivity and leadership in times of crisis.   Interconnectivity Amidst Crisis One of the most frequent human

The leading suicide prevention charity in the UK and ROI has announced that Julie Bentley has been appointed as its new CEO. Julie joins Samaritans with three decades of experience in the voluntary sector, having

The UK co-operative movement has welcomed Rose Marley as the new chief executive of Co-operatives UK. She will be taking up the top role at the country’s apex body in January 2021. Ms Marley joins

Saxton Bampfylde is delighted to announce that Patrick Sherrington has been appointed Chair of Governors at Francis Holland Schools Trust. Patrick succeeds Marie Winckler as her successful six-year term draws to a close. Patrick is

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has announced the appointment of Dr Titilola Banjoko as Chair of the Board of Trustees in the UK. Dr Banjoko will take up the role in October 2020, succeeding current

Tim Balcon has joined Propertymark as Chief Executive Officer, which is a newly created role, bringing over 20 years’ experience in membership and sector organisations. A proven leader, Tim most recently headed the IEMA (Institute

The leading suicide prevention charity in the UK and ROI has appointed Keith Leslie as the new Chair of Trustees at Samaritans. Keith joins Samaritans in January 2021. He began his career with Shell in

In spite of periods of intense pressure, we have found candidates open to considering new opportunities: new ways of working have often been a catalyst for a new look at options for the future. With

Professor Richard Trembath has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Provost (Health) and Executive Director of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre from the 1 September 2020. A clinician scientist of international renown

Military charity Help for Heroes has announced the appointment of Nigel Boardman as its new Chair of Trustees Nigel, who has significant family connections to the Armed Forces, will start with the Charity in September

Saxton Bampfylde is pleased to announce the Good Shepherd Trust has appointed Louisa Mason as Chief Operating Officer. A successful Operations Director with a track record in charitable and faith-based organisations, Louisa comes to GST

Professor Iain Gillespie has been appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee, and will take up the post from January 1, 2021. Professor Gillespie is currently Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Enterprise, at the University

Last month, our HR Leadership Series events were held virtually and we were delighted to be joined by Bruce Daisley – former European Vice-President of Twitter and author of Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat. Bruce shared

Swansea University has welcomed a new Pro-Vice Chancellor to its senior management team, with responsibility for the University’s Research and Innovation portfolio. Professor Helen Griffiths joins the University from her prior post at the University

Dundee Heritage Trust, the independent charity that cares for both the internationally significant historic ship, RRS Discovery, and Verdant Works, Dundee’s much loved social history and jute museum, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Pettigrew

Brampton College has announced the appointment of John Wilson as its new Vice Principal for Science and Mathematics. A highly experienced school leader, John was most recently Co-Head of a Central London school and before

Following an extensive recruitment process, Professor Katie Normington has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University (DMU). Currently Deputy Principal (Academic) at Royal Holloway, University of London, overseeing strategy and policy for

In a world where so much normality has been swept aside, Saxton Bampfylde continues to deliver successfully across our search, assessment, board review and onboarding services. Despite the challenges of lockdown and moving to more

Strong leadership is vital, both in this time of huge upheaval and as we continue to use digital technologies to move forward and forge a way in the new normal.

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, has appointed Sarah Mitchell as its new chief executive. Sarah Mitchell is standing down as the chief executive at Heart of the City, a social business which advises on

Mary Few, Head of Saxton Bampfylde’s Scotland Practice shares her experiences on hiring and attracting top talent across Scotland’s major cities. Mary says: Since relocating home to Scotland five years ago after working in London

Jeremy Sandelson, a senior business leader and long-standing supporter of the creative arts, has been appointed Chair and Pro-Chancellor of the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). A partner at leading international law firm, Clifford

Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE has been announced by the Prime Minister and the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the next Chair of the National Audit Office (NAO). Dame Fiona has been chosen

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has announced that Lindy Cameron will become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms Cameron will lead the UK’s principal technical authority on

The University of Leicester’s Professor in Atmospheric Chemistry and Earth Observation Science Paul Monks is to join the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as its new Chief Scientific Advisor. The Pro-Vice Chancellor

The National Mathematics and Science college (NatMatSci) has announced the appointment of its new Principal, Dr Andy Kemp. Andy will take up his post this September 2020. Dr Kemp, whose deep passion for mathematics and

David Ross has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Opera House, succeeding the late Ian Taylor, who sadly passed away earlier this year. The appointment was conducted

Over our near 35-year history, Saxton Bampfylde has supported some of the most successful organisations in the UK and further afield, to identify and appoint senior leaders capable of building confidence and utilising their experience

Stephanie Liston, a senior lawyer with international experience in legal and regulation advice, has been appointed the new Chair of the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA). Ms Liston is an acknowledged international expert in a

V&A Dundee has announced that Leonie Bell has been appointed its new Director. One of Scotland’s most experienced cultural leaders, Leonie has worked in a diverse range of roles, advocating for the transformative potential of

Jenny Dwyer, Head of Schools Practice At Saxton Bampfylde we have been privileged to host discussions with many leaders from the schools sector during this period, in the hope of facing challenges together and to

The Chair of Governors of King’s College School Wimbledon, Lord Deighton, has announced the appointment of Mr Ted Lougher as Headmaster of King’s College Junior School, with effect from 1st September 2021, following the retirement of

Today, The Black Lives Matter movement is helping to focus attention on and give urgency to addressing injustices in our society. We believe that executive search has an important role to play in addressing entrenched

Mary Curnock Cook reflects on her role as Chair of The Dyson Institute, a very different model of Higher Education provision delivering education hand-in-hand with workplace experience. She considers the Institute’s commitment to bridging the