New Senior Executive Management position reporting directly to the Principal
The Brief
In 2023, Future Leadership extended our prior relationship with the school when we were approached to support the appointment of a new Director of Business.
A newly created position, the Director of Business is primarily responsible for the management of the school’s business, administration, ITC, and infrastructure services. The position is also responsible for overseeing the provision of all non-teaching activities and services within the school’s operations.
Candidate net Promote Score
Future Leadership combines truly personalised relationships with innovative technology solutions to ensure an approachable and efficient process for all our Net Promoter Score across clients, successful candidates and unsuccessful candidates is well above industry standard.
Candidates supported every year
We maintain genuine relationships with past candidates and continue to support them with leadership solutions long term, after they land their role.
Senior Women Appointed since 2002
Over half of the executive search assignments undertaken by our team have resulted in the appointment of outstanding female or LGBTQI+ leaders to high profile roles.
Candidate Retention Rate for 12 months since 2002
Our thorough briefing process and ability to engage passive candidates mean that we go to great lengths to find the right person for the role – long term!
The Process
The Future Leadership team attended a detailed briefing with the Principal to identify and discuss the key requirements of the role and the school.
Future Leadership conducted a national search, utilising broad candidate and referral partner networks to identify highly qualified candidates. In assessing potential candidates, the Future Leadership team sought to identify a candidate with a strong understanding of finance management and a willingness to commit to the school for at least five years. The Selection Panel considered an initial list of five candidates from the local region, South Australia, and Victoria. Two candidates moved forward to the second round of panel interviews after completing full psychometric testing. An assessment debrief was provided by a Future Leadership psychologist from the Advisory team to the client prior to the second-round interviews. The second-round panel was held on-site at the school and included a 15-minute presentation on the school’s Financial Report.
Emerging Capabilities
International Business
This skill involves understanding and managing business operations across different countries. It includes navigating international trade regulations, cultural differences, and global market dynamics to successfully expand or operate a business internationally.
Business Development Consultancy
This skill refers to providing expert advice and guidance to organisations on how to grow and develop their business. It includes identifying new opportunities, improving business processes, and implementing strategies to achieve business growth.
Strategic Business Development
This skill involves planning and executing long-term strategies to grow the business. It includes identifying market trends, forming strategic partnerships, and setting objectives that align with the organisation’s overall vision.
New Business Opportunities
This skill is about recognising and capitalising on potential new markets or customer segments. It includes analysing market data, customer behaviour, and industry trends to find areas for business expansion.
New Business Development
This skill refers to the process of generating new business for an organisation. It includes identifying potential clients or markets, creating sales strategies, and building relationships to foster business growth.
The Outcome
All parties were delighted to confirm the appointment of the successful candidate who commenced his position in July 2023.
The appointee is an experienced financial executive with a demonstrated history in financial management spanning a 22-year career in the banking, finance, and consulting sectors. Having lived in the region, the candidate felt a strong connection with the school and alignment with the vision and values of the school.
For our school, working with Future Leadership has been a very positive experience.
Liam King and the Future Leadership team provided invaluable assistance in securing our new Principal and took great care in learning our needs and applying those needs to the search process.
Liam put together an outstanding candidate list and we were impressed with the responsive and open communication.
Most importantly, we are delighted with the appointment and addition to the Executive team at our school.
