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Board and executive search for education, training, and edtech - trusted by investors and business leaders who value discretion, strategy, and lasting partnerships.
What We Do
Three ways we help education businesses find the right people
Executive Search
Senior, specialist hires at board and leadership level. Retained and semi-retained models for confidential, high-impact placements.
Learn more →Board Advisory
Strategic consulting, M&A advisory, and board-level guidance for organisations navigating growth, acquisition, or restructuring.
Learn more →Fractional Operators
Experienced leaders on a fractional basis - bringing senior capability without the full-time commitment. Ideal for scaling businesses.
Learn more →Sector Focus
Deep knowledge of the education ecosystem
We track thousands of organisations across the UK education and skills landscape.
Training Providers
Apprenticeships, skills training, corporate L&D
1,200+ companies trackedEdTech
Learning platforms, LMS, assessment technology
400+ companies trackedFE Colleges
Further education, vocational, adult learning
350+ institutionsInvestors
PE firms, strategic buyers, education funds
150+ active investorsLatest Insights
Market intelligence and analysis
EdTech Hiring Trends: What the Funded Startups Are Actually Looking For
Analysis of 200+ EdTech hiring patterns reveals a shift from pure tech talent to commercial operators who understand education.
Read more →The FE College Leadership Pipeline Problem Nobody's Talking About
With 40% of FE principals due to retire in the next five years, colleges face an existential hiring challenge.
Read more →Why Bolt Search
The sector's most connected search partner
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