Karl is a dedicated Regional Sales and Customer Accounts Manager at the Access Group. Over the past decade, he's been a key player in helping schools thrive. Karl joined the Access Group through the HCSS Education acquisition, bringing a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for building strong customer relationships.
Throughout his ten years with the Access Group, Karl has worked with a wide range of clients, including local authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and charitable organisations. His job isn't just about managing accounts; it's about making sure partners and clients get exceptional service and support, this has helped him forge lasting partnerships and drive growth in the education sector.
Karl believes in the power of face-to-face interactions. He often visits clients on-site to understand their needs better and build trust. This hands-on approach ensures his team can deliver customised solutions that boost operational efficiency and effectiveness. His ability to navigate complex customer landscapes and offer strategic insights makes him a trusted advisor in the industry.
Outside of work, Karl is an avid rugby player and loves scuba diving, exploring the underwater world. He also enjoys playing squash and has recently taken up padel. As a devoted father to a lively two-year-old daughter, Karl treasures family time. He shares his home with two energetic vizslas, and they all enjoy long walks together, creating cherished memories.
With a decade of experience at the Access Group, Karl continues to be a driving force in the NPE Division, committed to delivering exceptional value to customers and partners while balancing his professional ambitions with a fulfilling family life.
Parent Engagement from My School Portal
Enhances communication between schools and parents, providing tools for updates on student progress, events, and important announcements.
Curriculum & Assessment from GCSEPod
Supports educators in tracking student performance, aligning assessments with curriculum standards, and identifying areas for improvement.
HR & payroll
Streamlines employee management and payroll processing, ensuring compliance and efficiency in handling HR tasks and salary disbursements.
Finance & Budgets
Facilitates financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, helping organizations manage their finances effectively and make informed decisions.
Presented by Karl Higginson and Jake Povall
Karl Higginson and Jake Povall explain what is operational efficiency, why schools should care and how it differs from organisational efficiency. They also introduce how to get operational efficiency into action and how Access can support.
Start your journey to operational efficiency by watching the video.
We are committed to enhancing your experience by offering the benefits of working with a single supplier who understands your needs, with an easy to manage ‘per school’ price. Each of our educational software pricing bundles combines complementary modules designed to deliver your desired outcomes — in the most cost-effective way.
We saw plenty of other companies advertise payroll solutions for the sector, but none were particularly education specific, whereas Access was.
The training sessions were tailored to address the specific needs and nuances of each school within the local authority, ensuring a seamless integration of the new system into their unique operational contexts.
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