Empowering School Business Leadership: Hays and ISBL Partnership

Hays Education
May 28, 2025

At Hays, we understand the importance of identifying the right person to take on the essential role of a school business leader. Being an integral member of the senior leadership and management structure, it’s key to take the time and consideration to find the right talent, but this may not be available when you only have a limited time to recruit a replacement, be this for an interim period or permanently.

To help solve this potential issue, we’re proud to partner with the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) to deliver a comprehensive recruitment and professional development service tailored to the education sector, aiming to match schools and trusts with highly capable professionals.

The service includes:

  • Assessment of organisational and role requirements
  • Job Description and Person Specification – Drawing on the ISBL professional standards and our extensive experience in placing school business leadership roles each year.
  • Recruitment of and sifting of candidates – using a range of channels to identify candidates
  • Support in the interview requirements – including appropriate interview tasks and questions

Whether you're hiring or seeking your next role, our partnership is here to help you navigate the education landscape with confidence.

👉 Explore the full range of resources and opportunities on the ISBL x Hays Hub