Specialist Recruitment for Leadership and Executive Roles
Leading a public body or not-for-profit organisation is a unique challenge. We support organisations in finding senior leaders who are driven by purpose, accountable to their stakeholders and capable of navigating the particular pressures of this sector.
Senior Leaders Who Understand the Values and Demands of the Sector
Executive and leadership appointments in the public and not-for-profit sector require a different kind of candidate. Beyond strong management ability, you need someone who genuinely understands the mission, can build trust with boards and stakeholders and is prepared to lead through complexity with limited resources. Those qualities are not always easy to find. We work closely with charities, housing associations, public bodies and social enterprises to identify senior professionals who have both the leadership capability and the values alignment your organisation needs. We approach these appointments with care, recognising the significance of getting the right person in the room. If you are looking to appoint a chief executive, director or senior leader, we are experienced in supporting searches of this nature.
Browse this week's standout candidates:
Operations Manager
- Oversaw day-to-day operational activity across the organisation, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders, partners and funders to support organisational objectives
- Developed and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures aligned to the charity's mission
- Supported the senior leadership team with budget monitoring, reporting and organisational planning
Chief Operating Officer
- Led operational strategy across the organisation, ensuring all functions delivered against charitable objectives
- Managed senior leaders across finance, HR, IT and operations, driving performance and accountability
- Oversaw governance, compliance and risk management frameworks in line with regulatory requirements
- Partnered with the CEO and board to develop and deliver the organisation's strategic plan
Chief Executive Officer
- Provided overall strategic leadership and direction for the organisation, championing its mission and values
- Acted as primary ambassador for the charity, building relationships with funders, partners and key stakeholders
- Led and developed the senior leadership team, fostering a high performing and values driven culture
- Ensured the organisation met its governance, financial and regulatory obligations as set by the board of trustees
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Need staff for other areas of your business?
Our expertise does not stop at Leadership Recruitment. We have spent years helping businesses across the region find staff for many different industries and sectors. If you are looking for talent in other departments, get in touch with our team today to see how we can support your business growth.
A Simple, Effective Hiring Process
We are a leading recruitment agency and over the years we have developed a hiring process that works. We understand the challenge of finding the right person for your team, someone with the right skills who will fit in with your company culture. Our approach is simple and effective. We make sure you meet the best candidates for your role and find the right person the first time. Every step is designed to make recruitment straightforward, transparent and tailored to your business.
Getting to Know Your Business
We start by meeting with you to understand your business, your team and what you want to achieve. This includes learning about your culture, working environment and the type of person who will fit in and grow with your organisation.
This allows us to offer a recruitment service shaped around your needs, rather than a one size fits all approach.
Finding Talent & Shortlisting
Recruitment is what we do best. Since 1987, we’ve built strong relationships with professionals across the region. Today, we work with a candidate pool of over 7,000 active professionals.
Our team carefully searches, screens and shortlists candidates, putting forward people who are well matched to your role and your business.
Final Stages & Negotiation
We take care of interview coordination, feedback and next steps, supporting you through to final decision making. We also assist with offer discussions and salary negotiation, keeping communication clear and expectations aligned on all sides.
Our team stays closely involved until the right person is successfully placed.
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