EPM Thought Leaders Series: Workforce and succession planning

01/04/2025
2 - 3pm
Free to attend for EPM and non-EPM customers

LOCATION Virtually through Microsoft Teams

RECOMMENDED FOR Trust CEOs, CFOs, HR Directors, School Headteachers and Business Managers.

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How to develop and retain talent and ensure a seamless transition of leadership in your education establishment

Are you looking to ensure a seamless transition of leadership and talent within your School or MAT?

Join our panel of education leaders and sector specialists in exploring the best methods to spot, develop and retain talent, how to identify potential future vacancies and the challenges of growing and developing your own workforce.

We will be asking for your tried and tested strategies and creative approaches to retention and succession planning.

Join the conversation, share ideas and gather inspiration from fellow leaders.

Why attend?

  • Gain insights: Hear from experienced leaders and sector experts on crafting effective retention and succession strategies.

  • Collaborate: Engage in meaningful discussions with colleagues about overcoming barriers.

  • Innovate: Discover new ideas and practical solutions to help develop and retain future leaders within your School or Trust.

 

We'll be discussing: 

  • The best methods to spot, develop and retain talent

  • How to identify potential future vacancies

  • The challenges of growing and developing your workforce

  • Tried and tested strategies and creative approaches to retention and succession planning.

 

Chaired by EPM, with input from sector experts, these panel discussions offer a unique opportunity for you to air your challenges, share your experiences, discuss ideas, ask questions and take part in polls.  

We recognise that many senior leaders often experience a sense of isolation. With a limited number of peers to turn to for advice, feedback, or even reassurance, it can be challenging to feel confident that you're on the right path.

But we know that there is a wealth of expertise out there: creative and strategic thought leaders who are finding innovative strategies to deal with the challenges faced by the sector.  

These sessions provide a safe sounding board and an opportunity to discuss topical issues and challenges, share solutions or simply listen in and pick up ideas to take back to your schools and Trusts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a proactive discussion focused on fostering quality leadership and continuity in education. Together, we can take steps to support you in building a robust succession plan fit for the future!

Meet your hosts and expert panel

  • Your Host

    Jen Elliott

    Chief Executive Officer, EPM
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    Having joined the company in 1995 and worked her way up through the business, Jen was appointed CEO in 2017. Jen brings considerable experience of working within the education sector, having worked with some of the UK’s largest MATs. She has supported academy leaders and CEOs with complex staffing issues and worked with the DfE on some of the first MAT conversion projects.

  • Your Host

    Alex Hawkins

    Director of People Services, EPM
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    Having worked in the education sector since 1995, Alex provides strategic leadership to our HR advisory, consultancy and contracts administration teams. She manages relationships with some of our largest MAT clients, supporting CEOs and academy leaders with HR solutions including complex staffing issues, TUPE transfers, harmonisation, and complex case management through to employment tribunal preparation. Alex also has significant experience supporting trusts with negotiating changes to terms and conditions.

  • Your Host

    Lisa Longstaff

    Director of HR Services - North, EPM
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