Education Sector Specialists

As the number 1 ranked provider across multiple categories within the Executive and Senior Specialist Search and Associated Recruitment Services APUC Framework, you can be confident we have the expertise and experience to deliver to your education sector needs.

We understand the importance of hiring the right candidate for your institution, as it not only affects the performance and results of your educational establishment, but also impacts the learning and ultimately, the futures of your students as well.

The Benefits to You

When it comes to recruiting the best talent, we’re here to make your life easier and here’s how:

  • A fully compliant recruitment model, incorporating EDI statutory obligations
  • Pre-approved pricing at significant discounts, delivering great value
  • Speed of vacancy fulfilment without compromising on quality, enabling future growth
  • Call-off contracts in place avoiding unnecessary time-wasting on paperwork


Although APUC has a primary focus on universities and colleges within Scotland, their prestigious framework is used by a wide range of education sector organisations including:

  • London Universities Purchasing Consortium
  • Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
  • North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium
  • North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
  • Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales

At Exemplia, we provide innovative solutions and services that address the challenges currently being faced by so many education institutions.

Our team of specialists are experts in identifying and sourcing talented professionals who can drive success and achieve excellence for your institution.

We provide the full range of recruitment services, from Executive Search to fixed-fee candidate attraction, across the entire spectrum of roles and educational institutions. From a University Chancellor to a CEO of a multi-academy trust, or from a Senior Lecturer to a Principal Head Teacher, we have the expertise and experience to deliver the best talent for the best value. 

Our clients in this sector benefit from our rigorous commitment to diversity,  professional approach, confidentiality, and speed of access to the highest quality talent.

We enable the fast growth of your organisation and also provide extensive consultancy on expansion, including on an International basis. 

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Chief Customer Officer

Alison is the main point of contact for the APUC Framework and is responsible for ensuring that our quality levels are consistent across all our education projects, undertaking in depth feedback calls with candidates and clients.

Education Director

Chris has extensive sector experience and is responsible for advising on all Education projects. He has run major programmes with numerous institutions including the University of South Wales, Kingston University of London, Cass Business School, Ashridge, Durham University and University of West London.

Executive Search Managing Consultant - Education

With over 10 years industry experience, overseeing a variety of projects the education and public sectors, Emma leads the delivery of recruitment services under the APUC Framework.

Her recent successful assignments have included Cambridge, Strathclyde and Glasgow Universities.

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