Throughout my career I have delivered hundreds of senior leadership and non-executive appointments into education providers. At Peridot I lead the team responsible for recruiting excellent talent into schools, multi-academy trusts, and education charities. The leaders we recruit make a tangible impact on communities, and I find great value in knowing that.
My journey in recruitment started in Graduate and Early Talent recruitment where I ran large-scale processes for big corporate and Civil service schemes, before I headed into the world of executive search and have not looked back since. I believe it is important to bring a person-centred, values-led approach to all projects to ensure that the leaders we are placing are the right people to take organisations of great social importance forwards. This social impact is core to my personal values. By placing the right leaders in Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and Education charities, we are enabling change and inspiring progress.
The individuals we get to work with both from a client-side and the candidate side are intrinsically motivated by doing something for others, whether that be through educating children or through helping the underprivileged. It’s so special to me to work with these people on a daily basis and feel you are helping to make a difference as well.
I love being busy and making a difference where it is needed. In my spare time you will find me either hanging onto a non-league football career, volunteering on a Local Governing Board at a nearby primary school, following Britpop bands around the country or enjoying the parks of my hometown, Royal Leamington Spa with my dog – Ralf!
“When applying for the post of Headteacher through Peridot recently, I realised that this was the first time in my career where I had been in a position in which I felt truly supported throughout an interview process. The support that Eddie and his team gave was just enough to ensure that there was total clarity on the purpose which meant that I went into the interview day confidently with a very clear idea of the candidate the Trust and Governors needed for the role. I was able to communicate my strengths and areas for development more succinctly (due to the communication with Eddie) for the panel in order for them to make a better, informed choice. On the day, despite being busy, Eddie took time to make sure that I had everything I needed, and his regular encouraging feedback was greatly appreciated.”
Successful Candidate for a Headteacher role
Eddie's selected track record
Abbey Multi Academy Trust | Trustees x3
Bradford Academy | Executive Principal
Bradford Academy | Trustees x3
Cognition Learning Group | Commercial Director
Cognition Learning Group | Director (Wavelength – UK)
Cognition Learning Group | Managing Director UK
Gad’s Hill School | Governors x3 and Chair of Governors
Mathematics Education in Industry | Chief Operating Officer
Middlesex Learning Partnership | Chief Executive Officer
National Institute of Teaching | Chief Operating Officer
Nova Education Trust | Members x2 and Trustees x2
Oasis Community Learning Trust | Trustees x4
Orchard Hill College and Multi Academy Trust | Trustees x8
School Home Support | Chair and Trustee
Stratford School Academy | Chair, Vice Chair and Governors x2
“From the outset of the assignment, Peridot were diligent in gaining a deep understanding of our trustee recruitment needs. Throughout the process, we felt well-informed and supported by Eddie and Drew. The shortlisting and interview process went smoothly and Peridot were outstanding in helping us to manage these aspects so that our needs were met and candidates were well-informed and prepared. I would unreservedly recommend Peridot as their service was truly exceptional.”
CEO, Middlesex Learning Partnership
