HFL Education (formerly Herts for Learning) is the largest schools’ company in the UK. It provides an award-winning range of education and business services, which support schools and educational settings in delivering improved outcomes for children. Working with over 99% of Hertfordshire schools and a further 2,500 schools and settings around the country, they provide training, support and challenge to staff and governors at all levels. HFL operates as a not-for-profit social enterprise and is majority owned by Hertfordshire schools.

HFL staff come from a wide variety of different backgrounds and have different skill sets, but all share the belief that every young person should be able to realise their potential through access to a great education, regardless of where they live or their personal circumstances.

This is an extraordinarily exciting time to be joining HFL. Launching afresh with a new brand, the HFL Board is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to deliver on the organisation’s ambitious growth plans. Entrepreneurial in approach, candidates will be confident ambassadors adept at networking externally and internally with key stakeholders, to strengthen the organisation’s profile, brand and reputation. They will take ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the performance of the organisation, driving transformational change and continuous improvement to ensure outstanding delivery of high quality, value for money services.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to HFL Education on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FBFYD. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by 9am on Thursday 24^th November.

Appointment Brief for HFL Education