We are experts in the provision of specialist recruitment services for the public sector, working across central government & associated bodies, NHS & health, local government, higher education, housing, and not-for-profit sectors.
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Supplier
As an approved and accredited framework supplier, we can deliver through Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services (RM6290) and Permanent Recruitment 2 (RM6229).
We typically support our clients on c-suite and executive-level hires (with corresponding team builds), across Strategy, Digital, Data & Analytics, ESG & Sustainability, and Transformation & Change.
The independent consulting team provides individuals or small teams with sector & functional expertise, for short sprints or entire programmes. We maintain a curated network of more than 8,500 independent consultants, exclusively comprised of former management consultants from a range of top tier consultancies and specialist boutiques.
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Trusted for the quality & depth of our experience
We operate a dual function and sector focus. This, combined with the deep expertise of our team of former Tier-1 strategy consultants and corporate leaders working alongside experienced head-hunters, gives us a clear and distinct advantage in understanding the needs of the clients we serve.
Strong track record delivering executive-level searches
With the capability to support team moves and builds
A curated network of 8,500+ independent consultants
Every project scoped and supported from start to finish
Permanent Mandates
Independent Consulting Mandates
Executive Agency of the Department of Health and Social Care - Head of Governance, Standards & Transformation - UK
County Council - Head of Strategy & Innovation - UK
Government-owned business development bank - Risk Director (Fraud & Financial Crime - UK
County Council - Assistant Director - Legal & Governance - UK
Office of Gas and Electricity Markets - Head of Change Management - UK
NHS - Director of Corporate Governance - UK
County Council - Assistant Director - Strategy, Planning & Regulation - UK
NHS Hospital Trust - Operational Transformation - Addressing inefficiencies in patient care i.e. wait times, and partnerships - UK
Education Charity - New Market & Adjacency Strategy - Assessment of new product entry in already crowded sector within online education - UK
Major UK Education Provider - Strategy Implementation - Marginal cost analysis model delivery - UK
Children's Charity - Transformation - Working on new org strategy focussing on sustainable growth - UK
Education Services Provider - Strategy - Supporting a review of new opportunities for growth - UK


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