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Non-executive Director recruitment: Board appointments

Tue 26 May 2026

Key takeaways Non-executive Director recruitment is one of the most consequential board decisions an organisation makes, and the process is materially different from standard executive hiring.

Why is advertising for senior staff a false economy?

Wed 20 May 2026

Key takeaways Advertising for senior staff is almost always a false economy because the candidates who reply to senior job ads tend to fall into one of three categories: unqualified, unemployed, or

How to become a non-executive director: a UK guide for 2026

Fri 8 May 2026

Key takeaways Non-executive directors provide independent oversight, strategic challenge, and governance expertise to the boards of public companies, private firms, charities, and public bodies

What is a headhunter? A UK guide for 2026

Mon 27 April 2026

Key takeaways A headhunter is a specialist recruiter who proactively approaches passive candidates - people who aren’t actively looking for a new role - on behalf of a hiring company, usually for

How to write a great covering letter (UK guide for 2026)

Mon 27 April 2026

Key takeaways A great covering letter is short, specific to the role, and written for a named hiring manager. It’s a complement to your CV, not a duplicate of it. The ideal length is half

CEO salary UK 2026: what do Chief Executives actually earn?

Mon 27 April 2026

Key takeaways The median FTSE 100 CEO salary in 2025 was around £5.89 million according to Deloitte, or £6.02 million according to the High Pay Centre, up from roughly £4.58

CIO vs CTO: roles, responsibilities and what UK boards look for

Fri 24 April 2026

Key takeaways The CIO runs the technology a business uses to operate, while the CTO builds the technology a business sells. The difference is about who the technology serves internally versus

Non-executive director salary UK: a 2026 pay guide

Fri 24 April 2026

Key takeaways The median non-executive director salary in the FTSE 100 sits at around £76,000 in 2025, with most NEDs paid between £70,000 and £94,000, according to Alvarez &

Counter offer: why you should rarely accept one (UK guide 2026)

Thu 23 April 2026

Key takeaways A counter offer is the response from your current employer when you tell them you´re leaving. It usually takes the form of a pay rise, a new title, a promise of future promotion

How does executive search work? A UK process guide for 2026

Thu 23 April 2026

Key takeaways Executive search is a structured, retained recruitment methodology used to identify and approach passive candidates for senior, executive, or hard-to-fill roles. It differs from

Board effectiveness: what makes a UK board work well in 2026

Wed 22 April 2026

Key takeaways Board effectiveness is the extent to which a board makes sound strategic decisions, holds management to account, and creates the conditions for long-term organisational success. It´s

Four factors disrupting the higher education sector

Wed 26 November 2025

The UK higher education sector is undergoing one of the most significant periods of change in its history. Over the past decade, universities have faced increasing financial pressures, demographic

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