Transforming leadership – Inspiring Social Change

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If you are looking for outstanding leadership talent to strengthen your organisation and inspire social change, we are here to help.

Public Leaders Appointments is a values-led boutique search firm providing Executive Recruitment, Interim Management, and Consultancy solutions at Executive and Board level, which transform leadership and inspire social change.

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Executive Search & Selection

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Interim Management & Consulting

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About Us

“We pride ourselves on the deep and long-lasting relationships we build with our clients and candidates.”

Founder of Public Leaders Appointments, Anna Jay has over 20 years’ experience recruiting at Executive and Board level across public, third, and commercial sector organisations.

Anna has a values-driven and ethical approach to driving and supporting change, and she is enthusiastic about bringing people together to develop and implement creative strategies for organisational improvement and growth.

“We’re motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact on people, places and society through the appointments that we lead.”

Client Voices

“Anna Jay and her work through Public Leaders Appointments is everything so many claim but so rarely achieve – a dedicated leader for social change, bringing values and expertise together to support charities and public sector organisations to truly address leadership.”

Nik Hartley

CEO, Spinal Injuries Association UK

“Anna’s knowledge of the public and not-for-profit sectors is outstanding. She is always well-researched, insightful, has a genuine interest in the sectors she is working with and is phenomenally well networked.”

Rowenna Hackwood

CEO, Astrea Academy Trust

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Connecting your firm with outstanding talent

Whether you are recruiting a new C-suite executive, senior leader, or board member we are here to help. We are a boutique firm that will tailor robust yet agile and inclusive recruitment processes to meet your unique needs and ensure a broad, diverse reach for exceptional candidates to strengthen and grow your business.

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Featured Role

Independent Non-Executive Directors at Cornwall Housing

Location: Cornwall / South West (Board meetings held in Bodmin, hybrid options available) some remote working
Renumeration: £5,000 per annum (£2,000 additional for committee chairs)
Time commitment: Approximately 1.5–2 days per month

Cornwall Housing Ltd (CHL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cornwall Council, responsible for managing over 10,200 council homes, 400 leasehold properties, and additional assets including garages, shops, and land.

Our organisation is undergoing a period of transformation to improve services, enhance governance, and ensure we meet the evolving needs of our tenants and stakeholders.

As we continue to embed best practices and drive meaningful change, we are seeking two Independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to join our Board in 2025. These individuals will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of social housing in Cornwall and ensuring our organisation remains accountable, forward-thinking, and resident-focused.

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