Membership benefits

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Member-specific consultancy assignments

Our unique membership model means that SUMS members can access member-specific consultancy assignments, tailored to individual institutions’ needs

Collaborative assignments

Participation in collaborative assignments that tackle topical issues and provide insight on trends and activities for the sector

Experience and knowledge

Access to our accumulated experience & knowledge of higher education institutions & developments

Member base of UK universities

Access to our member base of universities across the UK for networking and knowledge sharing

Professional development support

Professional development support to help senior leaders operate at peak performance within new or evolving roles

Knowledge exchange

Knowledge exchange through a series of free publications including briefing papers, best practice guides and case studies

Flexible membership options

Flexible membership options and preferential consultancy rates for any work completed once an institution has used its full complement of membership days

Discounted access

Discounted access to specially selected partners, including GatenbySanderson’s executive search services

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