It’s back. The Leadership Academy Year 2 is officially open! 🚀
After the incredible success of our inaugural cohort, Hayhurst & Co and Leader Connect are thrilled to announce that the Leadership Academy is returning for its second year.
The Higher Education sector is facing unprecedented pressure. From global competition to shifting government policy, the demands on marketing, recruitment, and admissions teams have never been higher.
To lead through this, the sector needs leaders who are resilient, strategic, and ready to influence at the highest level.
Why join the Class of 2026?
Our 2025 delegates gave us a **100% recommendation rate.** Here’s why:
✅ Professional Accreditation: from the Institute of Leadership.
✅ Intensive Residential: 2.5 days of “deep work” in a central UK location (all food and travel included).
✅ Small Cohort, Big Impact: Limited to just 8-12 leaders for maximum peer-to-peer learning.
✅ 6 Months of Support: 1-2-1 coaching sessions after the residential to ensure your Action Plan actually happens.
✅ Train the Trainer: We don’t just teach you; we give you the tools to level up your entire team.
Led by Vicky H. and Neil Jurd OBE, this is more than just a training course, it’s a career-defining experience designed specifically for leaders working in Higher Education.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Spaces are strictly limited to 12 people to ensure a focused and collaborative learning environment that enables you to create a close network of peers.
👇 Watch the video below to hear directly from last year’s delegates on the final afternoon of the 2025 Academy.
🔗 Register your interest here and we’ll send you some more information about the Academy.
