HMC Executive Membership is designed for senior leaders in independent education who are shaping strategy, fostering innovation, and leading with vision—often at the helm of groups, foundations, or international school networks.
This membership offers the chance to:
- Connect with fellow executive leaders worldwide
- Stay informed about global trends and developments in the independent sector
- Play an active role in shaping key conversations within HMC
Who is Executive Membership for?
This category is for individuals in senior executive roles within independent education who wouldn’t otherwise qualify for full HMC membership.
You might be eligible if you are:
- A CEO or Executive Director of an independent school organisation or foundation
- Leading a group of two or more international partner or franchise schools affiliated with a UK-based school
Please note that this is distinct from full UK or international HMC membership, which is available to Heads leading groups or foundations of schools.
What Executive Members Receive
As an Executive Member, you’ll enjoy a range of professional opportunities and resources, including:
- Connections and community: Network with peers in similar roles across the independent sector
- Event access: Invitations to the HMC Autumn Conference (including International Day, where relevant) and Spring Conference
- Professional development: Access to CPD courses, leadership coaching, and mentoring designed for Heads and CEOs
- Preferential rates for professional learning programmes for staff within your group of schools
- Leadership support: Access to the HMC/AGBIS Good Governance programme
- Weekly updates: Receive our newsletter and member communications to stay informed
- Visibility and recognition: Listing on the HMC website and access to our Member Zone
- Membership branding: Personal use of the HMC logo and kitemark
Want to Learn More?
To find out more about the benefits of Executive Membership or subscription details and fees, please get in touch with our Membership Services team at: [email protected]
To find out more about the wider benefits of joining HMC please see our Benefits of Membership document.
Ready to Apply?
Applying is straightforward. You’ll need to:
- Email us with an expression of interest at [email protected] and attach your CV and job description
- Have an online call with the Director of Member Services – we will set this up for you
- Complete a short online application form – we will send you a link to this
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by HMC’s Director of Member Services and considered at the next meeting of the Membership and Professional Services Committee.
Executive Membership remains valid for as long as you are in your current role. If you move on, your successor is warmly invited to apply.
