James is a Consultant in the UK Higher Education Practice. 

Starting his career in teaching, his experience of senior level executive search includes appointing senior leaders across not-for-profit, public institutions, health and higher education environments within professional services, academic services and non-executive boards. His clients have included the University of Bristol, Queen Mary University of London, University of Essex, University of Law and cross-sector organisations such as Barts Life Sciences.

James holds a BA in Geography from the University of Birmingham and a PGCE from the University of Cambridge.