Recruiting leaders in FE

Recruiting your next college leader

Recruiting a new college leader is probably the single most important decision a governing body will make. Navigate offers highly personalised and cost effective recruitment and selection support from trusted sector professionals with contemporary sector knowledge and a proven track record in senior FE appointments.

We conduct fresh and active research for every new assignment.  We don’t rely on a  ‘black book’ approach and we are proud of our reputation for generating wide fields of high quality candidates and successful first time appointments.

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How we can help:

Project scoping Meeting with you to discuss your requirements. Providing advice and guidance on the recruitment and selection process. Developing a campaign which meets your specific needs and a clear proposition to take to the market.

 

Marketing strategy Developing a creative advertising campaign that promotes the distinct features of your opportunity in what is a highly competitive market. Promoting the role through press and on-line advertising and a bespoke recruitment microsite.

 

Executive search Our strong national networks allow us to quickly connect you to leaders looking for their next career move. Actively seeking out individuals who present a strong match to your brief. Promoting your opportunity and your college through confidential approaches and encouraging applications where appropriate.

 

Response management Handling all enquiries, tracking and following up interest in the recruitment microsite. Providing full administrative support, receiving and acknowledging applications.

 

Application screening Assessing all applications received against your specification, with recommendations for longlisting/shortlisting.

 

Longlisting/Technical interviews Rigorous assessment of candidates who match your brief on paper by sector specialists with a national reputation.  Detailed reports produced for each candidate, providing you with the confidence that candidates invited to a final interview with yourselves have already been assessed against your specification.

 

Assessment and selection Support and guidance at the final panel stage to help you design and run your assessment and selection process, including timetabling, pre- and post-event candidate management, design of exercises, psychometrics and full facilitation of the event.

 

Post appointment Once your successful candidate has been identified we continue to provide support through to offer stage if needed.  And we make sure all candidates are offered feedback too. Although not everyone can be successful, it should be a positive experience for all – and one which enhances the reputation of your college.

 

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To find out more about our FE leadership recruitment services contact:

Mike Galloway on 07765 595758
or email mike.galloway@navigategroup.co.uk

Trudy Searle on 07791 090141
or email trudy.searle@navigategroup.co.uk

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