Society: Global Executive Search

There is still time to apply for the fantastic new position of Group Performance Director for Elite Athletes at Wellington College China. If you would like to know more or have a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Evelyn Wills at evelyn.wills@society-search.com.  The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on 22 November 2024.

Wishing all our New Zealand colleagues and everyone else celebrating, a very happy Labour Day. Labour Day is a New Zealand public holiday commemorated each year on the fourth Monday in October, celebrating when the eight hour working day and the 48 hour working week became the law in New Zealand in 1899. This was later changed to 40 hours. The idea of an eight hour day was started in New Zealand by Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington. In 1840 Parnell refused to work for more than eight hours each day, and because there were not many people who had his carpentry skills in New Zealand at the time, his employers had to agree to him working those hours. For more information on this important day please visit: https://lnkd.in/gEbg3hu

Society are delighted to be supporting Youth Focus North West (YFNW) in the search for their new Chair of the Board, and several Trustees. Youth Focus North West (YFNW) is a charity that exists to promote and represent youth work across the North West region. They provide opportunities for services working with young people to respond to and impact national government agendas. Striving to improve the quality and consistency of youth work across the region, they promote and support good practice and effective workforce development. Essentially, they empower young people so that they feel confident and motivated to make changes to the world around them. The Chair and Trustee roles are voluntary leadership positions that will place you right at the heart of a charity with major impact on the lives of young people across the North West. As a Trustee, you will help YFNW to shape and deliver the next stage of their growth as they look to build on the strong reputation built to date and increase their impact. We are seeking a Chair with a credible charity governance background and knowledge of the youth work sector. Prior non-executive experience is a pre-requisite, as they will be leading a reasonably new Board cohort. Candidates for both the Chair and Trustee positions should have some sort of direct personal or professional connection to youth work in the North West, a strong resonance with YFNW’s vision, and genuine ambition for what the charity can achieve. YFNW is being assisted in this appointment by the executive search firm Society. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter. These can be uploaded via Society’s website following the below link. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12pm GMT on Tuesday, 26th November 2024. Reach out to Alyce Brogan or Usma C. for a confidential discussion. https://bit.ly/4f4ulHI

There is still time to apply for the role of Associate Professor/Professor and Head of Architecture in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture(MADA) at Monash University. To book a confidential conversation or for more information, please contact Salma Usman Malik at salma.malik@society-search.com. Closing Date: 01 November 2024 Midday AEST

Menopause Awareness Day 2024 highlights the theme Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT), highlighting its critical role in managing the physical and emotional symptoms associated with menopause and perimenopause. MHT can significantly enhance the well-being and productivity of women by alleviating symptoms such as hot flashes, mood fluctuations, and sleep disturbances. At Society, we are committed to prioritising the well-being of our employees, recognising that the right initiatives not only support individuals but also drive overall organisational success. When considering this within your workplace it is essential to ensure that employees experiencing menopause or perimenopause feel fully supported, understood, and empowered. A comprehensive policy should provide flexibility, such as adaptable work schedules, access to relevant healthcare resources, and training for managers and staff. By encouraging open communication and offering reasonable accommodations, organisations can reduce absenteeism, improve employee retention, and create a workplace culture rooted in empathy and inclusivity. For more information on Menopause and Perimenopause please visit the IMS website - https://lnkd.in/eBj2PihQ

We are delighted to be partnered with NUS UK to appoint Lay Members. NUS UK, a limited company dedicated to delivering the national student voice and leading student campaigns, is currently seeking new Lay Members to join its governing board. These voluntary, unremunerated positions have an initial three-year term, involving at least four board meetings annually, alongside occasional away days, calls, and events. As a Lay Director, you’ll serve as a ‘critical friend’—offering strategic guidance, fresh perspectives, and valuable scrutiny. Your contributions will help strengthen NUS UK’s impact, operational effectiveness, and financial sustainability, all while upholding the organisation's core values. We’re looking for individuals with strong strategic insight, excellent judgement, and a collaborative approach. No prior involvement with the student movement is required—just a passion for driving positive change for students across the UK. Please reach out to Usma C. at Usma.Collins@society-search.com to discuss this opportunity in more detail. https://bit.ly/4h48X7g #laymembers #youngpeople

We are delighted to share our partnership with NUS Charity to appoint new Trustees to their governing board. These are voluntary and unremunerated positions for an initial term of three years. They will entail at least four board meetings per year, plus the occasional away day, call, committee, and event. The new Trustees will perform the function of a ‘critical friend’ – providing scrutiny, advice, strategic input, and fresh perspectives. In doing so, they will help NUS Charity to enhance their impact, their operational effectiveness, and their financial sustainability, whilst consistently upholding their values. Candidates should have a strategic mindset, a collaborative outlook, and excellent judgement. No prior connection to the student movement is required. Please reach out to Usma C. at Usma.Collins@society-search.com to have an informal discussion and full details are available via the link below https://bit.ly/3Nrfj36

A leading loneliness charity for all ages and one of only a handful of charities in the world dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. Marmalade Trust is a small charity with a big mission – and the momentum is growing. Marmalade Trust was started in 2013 by healthcare professional Amy Perrin. Through the nature of her work, Amy was always aware of loneliness, and she wanted to do something to change the stigma around it and help to build a more connected society. Since launching, they have directly helped thousands of people and have reached millions more. Marmalade Trust is now entering a new chapter of growth and development. As they expand their senior leadership team, there is a unique opportunity to work closely with Amy and the incredible Marmalade team to scale their impact and bring their mission to even more people. If you have senior operational leadership experience and a passion for the cause, we would love to hear from you. Marmalade Trust is being assisted in this appointment process by the executive search firm Society. Please reach out to Alyce Brogan (alyce.brogan@society-search.com) or Usma Collins (usma.collins@society-search.com), to have a confidential discussion about this key role at Marmalade Trust. The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Monday, 18 November 2024, and you can apply through the link below https://bit.ly/4f1Bx7w

Some exciting leadership movements at Society!

Society: Global Executive Search is excited to be partnering with Wellington College China for the appointment of their new Director of Elite Performance Athletes Wellington College China (WCC) was established in 2009 and is the exclusive partner of The Wellington College (TWC) in China. WCC has established three premium international schools under the Wellington brand, three private Hiba Academy bilingual schools, and four nurseries in Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nantong. Wellington international schools teach a curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, while Hiba Academies combine the best of the British and Chinese education systems for Chinese pupils aged 2–18. WCC also has a Central Office which supports the schools to ensure they achieve excellence, providing expertise in areas such as human resources, finance, legal, marketing, academics, among other areas. The Director of Elite Performance Athletes is a crucial role that provides strategic leadership and develops the schools' recruitment, programme, and post-school pathways for talented athletes. The Director will work closely with different stakeholders to ensure that elite athletes are well supported by their chosen school and in a great position to apply for universities in the United States and worldwide. This leader will also work on building relationships with top universities and emerging talent across a range of disciplines, as well as representing WCC through advocacy and brand recognition. WCC is an inclusive community of unique individuals with passion, integrity and a commitment to each other. This commitment is shared by the team at Society and we invite candidates who may require access adjustments for the application or process to please contact us at inclusion@society-search.com. If you would like to know more or have a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Evelyn Wills at evelyn.wills@society-search.com. To download the Candidate Pack or upload your documents via Society’s website, click below: https://lnkd.in/gt4ShQRf The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on 22 November 2024. #education #globaleducation #schoolleaders #schooljobs #SocietySchoolsandColleges #InternationalSchool #athlete #eliteathlete #HibaAcademyNantong #EducatuionJobs #BilingualEducation #SocietySC #Schools