Interim
Experienced leaders who deliver impact from day one through change, transformation or absence. Vetted, aligned and supported throughout.
Senior-led interim, executive and fixed-term leadership recruitment for the universities, colleges and education organisations that serve West Sussex.
Universities and colleges operate in a demanding environment, balancing academic ambition, financial sustainability, student experience and public accountability. The right senior leaders make the difference.
Oakmyre secures those leaders. Every search is underpinned by genuine due diligence, honest communication and a real understanding of values-led, accountable organisations, the work of a recruiter who has spent two decades across the public and purpose-led sectors.
We connect exceptional people with purposeful organisations.
Genuine expertise across the education landscape and the public and purpose-led sectors around it.
Senior and executive appointments across Crawley, delivered with the same rigour whatever the shape of the engagement.
Experienced leaders who deliver impact from day one through change, transformation or absence. Vetted, aligned and supported throughout.
Senior and board appointments through a discreet, research-led and relationship-driven approach focused on capability and cultural fit.
Skilled professionals providing stability and expertise without a permanent commitment, managed with the same care as a permanent hire.
Senior expertise on a part-time or retained basis, providing strategic insight and continuity where it is needed most.
Oakmyre is led by Sian Williams, who founded the firm after twenty years in senior and executive recruitment across the public sector, healthcare and purpose-led organisations.
She brings a clear understanding of accountable, values-led environments and the leadership they require. That insight, and the relationships behind it, is what West Sussex’s universities and colleges get when they work with Oakmyre.
The focus is simple: securing the right leader, not just filling a vacancy.
Clients and candidates describe the time taken to understand their needs and the calibre of people put forward.
Working with Sian has been an absolute pleasure. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the right fit is achieved makes her stand out in the recruitment field. She is always on hand to address any concerns or just to talk through requirements, in a friendly, personable manner.
Working with Sian over the last decade has been a true partnership. From day one, her integrity and deep commitment to collaboration have stood out. She does not just place you in a role; she invests in your journey and builds a genuine, lasting relationship based on trust.
From start to finish, she guides you through the process, making it straightforward to secure the right people for your team. Sian will never recommend a candidate she does not genuinely believe is the right fit for the role. Her honesty, transparency and integrity are qualities that set her apart.
We work with universities, colleges and education organisations across the South East, at senior, executive and board level, alongside the wider public and charity sectors.
Senior professional services and leadership roles, from Director of Finance, Estates, HR and Marketing through to Chief Operating Officer and executive leadership. Our focus is leadership recruitment rather than academic posts.
No. Higher and Further Education sit within our wider remit across the public sector, healthcare, social care, charities and housing.
We work in partnership, not at pace for the sake of it. Quality, transparency and care guide every engagement, and every search is led personally by Sian.
Yes. Every engagement begins with a conversation. Whether the brief is fully formed or you are still working it through, we would welcome the chance to talk.
The best outcomes come from an honest conversation about what is genuinely needed. If you are shaping a senior appointment in West Sussex’s education sector, we would welcome the conversation.