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There are still big steps needed for universal access to quality Education

Which is why it’s more important than ever to have innovative people at the fore. From grassroots approaches, to influencing national education policy, those working in this space must possess the knowledge and commitment required to achieve the ambition set out in SDG 4. 

See how we can help

Our recent placements include:

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Malala FundChief Executive Officer Pakistan

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Jacobs FoundationGlobal Senior Program Managers x2

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Epic FoundationUK Director

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Laidlaw FoundationProgramme Director

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Drosos FoundationCountry Director Morocco and Tunisia

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Sabre EducationTrustees

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Room to ReadSouth Africa Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

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Room to ReadSenior Director, Learning and Systems Change

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Room to ReadRM&E Director, India
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Joanne Thompson
Chair
Magic Breakfast

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Nicolo Di Marzo
Ethiopia Country Representative
Link Education

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Rwanda Action
Founder – CEO Transition 

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Malala Fund
Programme Directors

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Gopesh Tewari
Education Manager
IRRI

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Jusoor
Director of PR, Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships

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Education is key for equipping children and people with the tools to create a fair and equitable future, regardless of gender or geography.

We deeply understand the motivations of candidates working in this space and want our clients to have passionate, inspired people in their Senior Management Teams and Boards. We recognize that system change in education requires visionary and catalytic leadership that can inspire, collaborate and deliver impactful solutions.

Our team has direct experience of working on innovative and award-winning education solutions, and an extensive network of leading organisations and education specialists. We have a demonstrable track record of clients in the education sector and are committed to helping our partners to place the right people in the right roles, to deliver maximum impact and benefit for future generations of children.

Our Services

Supporting you with all of your leadership needs.

Executive Search

Connecting exceptional leaders to impactful roles.
Executive Search

Leadership & Change

Strengthening organisational leadership.
Leadership & Change

Interim Placements

Appointing change-makers.
Interim Managers

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Building a culture of inclusion.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Board & Advisory

Enhancing effective governance.
Board & Advisory

HR Consultancy

Implementing innovative solutions.
HR Consultancy

Founder-CEO Transitions

Navigate this pivotal transition.
Founder-CEO Transitions

Co-Leadership Appointments & Coaching

Bring the strengths of multiple leaders to a single role.
Co-Leadership Appointments

”Oxford HR had the right experience within the non-for-profit sector to understand the nature and needs of the organisation and the required competencies for the candidate

Noha ShawkyGlobal Chief of Staff, World Scout Bureau

”Thank you for all of your incredible work and guidance throughout the entire search. I really feel you went above and beyond in terms of learning about Malala Fund's work and making sure we got this extremely important hire just right. Our conversations felt very much like we were speaking to a colleague versus an outside recruiter.

Isa MiahDirector National Programmes, Malala Fund

”We felt there was a really good understanding of what was needed and there was a real desire to get the right candidate. I think it’s an enormous strength that most of their staff come from the sector.

Fiona GriegCEO, Link Education

”I think that’s what an organisation is paying for when they hire Oxford HR; you’re taking the time to really get to know the clients.

Susan Place-EverhartCEO, Sabre Education

”I found Oxford HR to be supportive and very informative throughout. They absolutely understood the brief that they were working to for Magic Breakfast, and were able to respond to queries in plenty of detail.

Joanne ThompsonChair, Magic Breakfast

Some of our current roles

President and Chief Executive Officer | Right to Play International

Full Time
Multiple Locations
Posted 2 weeks ago

Status: Open

The President and CEO is accountable for leading the vision of Right To Play International and all its subsidiary organizations and providing strategic leadership to ensure fulfilment of the mission.

Job Features

Job CategoryEducation, James S
Reports toInternational Board of Directors
LocationOne of the RTP Countries
SalaryCompetitive and Location Dependent
BenefitsCompetitive and Location Dependent
TravelAble and willing to travel internationally including to insecure & remote locations for up to 30% of their time.
Closing Date20th June 2025

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Chief Executive Officer | United World Schools (UWS)

Full Time, Hybrid
London, UK
Posted 4 weeks ago

Status: Open

UWS are looking for a strategic, ambitious, and visionary CEO, with substantial experience in the international development, NGO/INGO, and institutional sectors.

Job Features

Job CategoryEducation, Nicola
LocationLondon (Hybrid working, 2 -3 days per week In the office)
SalaryCirca £100k
Benefits25 days AL + UK bank hols, 2 wellbeing days, 2 L&D days, 4% employer contribution to pension, Cash plan covering dental, optical and more, Employee Assistance Programme.
TravelAbility to travel 8-10 weeks per year to programme countries and other key sector events
Closing Date8th June

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Strategic People Partner, Africa | CAMFED

Full Time, Hybrid
Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Posted 2 months ago

Status: Open

As CAMFED's Strategic People Partner, Africa, you will introduce strategic partnering across all of our African entities, working with teams, managers, other partners and stakeholders.

Job Features

Job CategoryAlisha, Education
LocationZimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana, Malawi or Kenya
SalaryCompetitive
Contract Type2 years - with potential for renewal (Hybrid Working)
Closing Date18th May 2025

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Register for our Interim Managers Pool

Posted 7 months ago

Status: Open

We are fully committed to our work on gender and diversity, so if you’re from an under-represented group we are particularly keen to hear from you.

Job Features

Job CategoryData, Education, Environment, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian, Josje, Livelihoods & Agriculture, OxHR Jobs, Trade

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We also work in

The work of our clients is varied, multi-dimensional, global and agile. We recognize these attributes and support you across a wide range of specialisms.

B Corps, Sustainability & ESG

Advancing leadership for the green transition.
Sustainability & ESG

Disaster & Humanitarian

Working on the world’s most pressing issues.
Disaster & Humanitarian

Environment, Climate & Conservation

Creating a green, clean and fair future.
Environment, Climate, Conservation & Sustainability

Health

Facing challenges in a changing world.
Health

Human Rights & Equality

Disrupting the status quo.
Human Rights & Equality

Livelihoods & Agriculture

Promoting positive change.
Livelihoods & Agriculture

Trade & Economic Development

Driving ambitious agendas.
Trade, Finance & Impact Investment

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