Matt is a Principal at Compass Carter Osborne, specialising in senior appointments across the education sector. He delivers executive search and retained assignments nationwide, supporting clients with appointments spanning senior management through to board-level leadership roles.
Over the past four years, Matt has successfully completed 70 nursery sector assignments, maintaining a 98% candidate interview attendance rate. His track record includes placements such as Regional Manager, Education & Development Director, Director of Operations, Director of Pedagogy, Managing Director, Chief Quality Officer, COO and CEO positions.
With more than a decade of sector recruitment experience, Matt has built a strong reputation within the early years market through his consultative approach, industry visibility and long-standing client relationships. He is highly active across the sector, regularly attending nursery events and meeting with operators and candidates face-to-face to maintain a detailed understanding of the evolving market.
Matt is recognised for delivering a transparent and detail-oriented service, partnering closely with both clients and candidates to ensure a professional, tailored recruitment process that consistently delivers long-term results.
Chief Quality Officer & NI | Small PE backed Nursery Group
Head of Education & Quality | Small Privately Owned Nursery Group
Group Operations Director | Small PE backed Nursery Group
Managing Director | Small PE backed Nursery Group
Director of Early Years & Education | Small Privately Owned Nursery Group
Chief Operating Officer – Childcare | Large Nursery group
Executive Director | Medium sized Nursery Group
Head of Operations | PE Backed Nursery Group