Following some staff moves, SUMS provided an interim experienced leader in student
recruitment. This appointment allowed the search process for a permanent director to be
carried out in the knowledge that service delivery was protected and momentum maintained
Interim leadership
Strategic interim leadership to drive change
Our interim leadership offer goes beyond maintaining day-to-day operations. We provide experienced higher education leaders who can step in quickly to lead transformation programmes, deliver project-specific outcomes, embed change initiatives, or offer stability during leadership transitions.
Whether you are navigating institutional restructuring, implementing new operating models, or leading major digital transformations, our interims bring sector knowledge, credibility, and the ability to make an immediate impact by supporting you end-to-end through change and beyond.
Our approach
We’ll work with you to understand the space you need to fill, defining the role and the timeline required. We’ll agree together the objectives of the appointment, key deliverables and dependencies, and how we report on progress.
And when you’re ready and the time is right, we’ll support handover to a new incumbent to protect your business continuity.
Our expertise
We have a network of experienced professionals, both in the SUMS core team and across our network of first-rate associates.
That gives us a unique wealth of senior-level knowledge and expertise. Whether you need strategic planning, digital, marketing and student recruitment or programme management leadership, we can deliver interim expertise to suit your needs.
