Be it for economic reasons or a conflict of professional values, the decision to change roles out of necessity not desire is an important one, many times magnified when it is a successive move in short order. As some tentative...

Categories: Consumer Products, Energy, Manufacturing & Infrastructure (EMI), Finance, Human Resources, Life Sciences, Media, Corporate Communications, Professional Services, Retail, Sports, Technology, Supply Chain, Social Enterprise, Government, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Housing

There can be little doubt that the prevalent economic climes have created a difficult environment for job hunting.  Many would argue that the supply of candidates outstrips contemporary demand, even at a senior level.  However,...

Gender and leadership.

Asking the question or providing the answer….

Both Berwick Partners, and the wider Odgers Berndtson business, place real importance upon our regional UK presence, and recently brought together an impressive selection of the North West business leadership community at our...

Categories: Technology

It is becoming clear that there are a few cardinal rules that can be followed to ensure your CV is not immediately consigned to the filing tray under the desk.

As a leading global supplier of specialist raw materials to the rotational moulding sector, this organisation sought to strengthen its senior management team in recognition of opportunities for huge growth. The position of Sales Director would focus on the growth of the UK and European markets.

Categories: Energy, Manufacturing & Infrastructure (EMI)

The Context:

The new Mary Rose Museum is due to open in late 2012 and the Trust was looking to appoint a Head of Operations to manage the day to day running of the museum and its commercial activities. The museum is currently...

Categories: Not for Profit

The Context:

The Royal Academy was at an exciting time in its evolution as it embarked on its plans to position itself more obviously at the heart of creative practice in London and the wider world.  As part of this process, the...

Categories: Not for Profit, Human Resources

Permasense is a fast-growing provider of continuous corrosion monitoring technologies for the Oil & Gas sector. In partnership with BP, the company has developed a system for continually monitoring the corrosion of pipes in high...

Categories: Energy, Manufacturing & Infrastructure (EMI)

Part of a growing and acquisitive AIM-listed engineering Group, this autonomous business is a manufacturer of complex and bespoke components for OEM customers across the world. Recognised as a leader within its field, the company...

Categories: Energy, Manufacturing & Infrastructure (EMI)

At the heart of the digital evolution, of the last decade, there have been a number of innovations that genuinely propagate enhanced and more accessible communication. Matt Cockbill, Head of Technology & Engineering Manufacturing & Infrastructure Practices for Berwick Partners, considers if ‘social media’ is a misnomer? These days the adage of ‘it’s not what you know but who you know’ has a very different ring to it. In an ever more interconnected world, who you know, and how you leverage that connection is integral to enhancing what you know.

Categories: Technology

Best Companies’ Managing Partner, Wayne Clark, joined Berwick Partners and a number of senior HR Directors for Breakfast at the fashionable Soho Hotel, London on Tuesday 1st May.

Categories: Human Resources

Are changing trends in senior HR recruitment leading to a higher level of risk aversion in candidate selection?  Are professionals choosing more linear career paths in terms of sector?  Will we continue to see innovation in...

Categories: Human Resources

This is the question that I am asked more than any other, and certainly at least two or three times a day on a consistent basis.

Following the worst global recession since the Second World War and the continued threat of a...

Categories: Consumer Products, Energy, Manufacturing & Infrastructure (EMI), Finance, Human Resources, Life Sciences, Media, Corporate Communications, Professional Services, Retail, Sports, Technology, Supply Chain, Social Enterprise, Government, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Housing

A professional head hunter will be well equipped to spot the warning signs of a potential counter …we like to think we’re able to mitigate future buy backs by asking the hard questions early on. I’d assume all head-hunters are unanimous in saying our rigorous processes haven’t changed, so why have we seen a marked increase in the level of counter-offers made over the last 6-12 month period?

Categories: Consumer Products, Energy, Manufacturing & Infrastructure (EMI), Finance, Human Resources, Life Sciences, Media, Corporate Communications, Professional Services, Retail, Technology, Supply Chain, Social Enterprise, Government, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Housing