Why Edwin People?

Finding the right people for your role

Benefits of our service

What does our comprehensive support look like?

• We take the time to understand your culture, values, context, and the specific requirements for your executive role. By getting this right at the start, we can target the applicants that will fit your School, Academy or Trust.
• Now we understand your needs, we create compelling job descriptions that will resonate with potential applicants, highlighting the unique opportunities your School, Academy or Trust offers.
• Advising on market conditions including suitable pay and reward packages in accordance with Local Authority or DFE requirements.
• Work with you and your Governing Body/Trust Board to co-create an attraction strategy maximising visibility on major job boards, social media channels and utilising our extensive candidate network within the education sector.
• Managing all applications, providing initial application screening, handling communications, and keeping candidates informed throughout the process.
• Work with you and your Governing Body/Trust Board to plan, organise and facilitate the interview process including scheduling interviews, preparing candidates, and creating comprehensive interview guides and assessment criteria.
• Our expert advisors can be on hand on the interview day to guide candidates through each activity and provide external HR advice to the interview panel to help you make an informed decision.
• Should you have internal candidates, we ensure applications are confidential and the process is handled without bias.
• Provide feedback to candidates that are unsuccessful and support the final stages of the process such as drafting offer letters and contracts; ensuring that recruitment documentation is compiled to evidence a thorough and compliant process.
• Once you have appointed to the role, our support doesn’t have to stop there. Our expert advisors are on hand for any questions you and the person joining may have.