Transforming Leadership – Inspiring Social Change

Transforming Leadership – Inspiring Social Change

How can we help you?

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.

Executive Search & Selection

Interim Management & Consulting

Advisory & Coaching

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Psychometric Assessment

Inclusive Recruitment

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 takes a values-driven, ethical approach to supporting meaningful change. She’s motivated by bringing people together to shape and deliver creative strategies that strengthen organisational performance and growth.

“We’re motivated by the opportunity to create positive impact for people, places and society through the appointments 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

Accreditations & professional standards

Committed to ethical recruitment, professional standards, and best practice in executive search.

Meeting the UK government-backed standard for cybersecurity and the secure handling of client and candidate data.

Our Professional Services Division

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.

Our Clients

Client Voices

“Thank you for the support you have given us through the trustee recruitment process. It was a job I had not been looking forward to but I felt like we had an excellent group of candidates to meet and have assembled a great group of “disruptors” and skills to help us grow and evolve.

We’ve been lucky to have you on board for this recruitment, and I am sure we’ll be seeing more of you!”

Become a Trustee or a Non Executive Director

Make a real difference as a Trustee

Join a charity board where your expertise can make a lasting difference. As a trustee, you’ll help shape an organisation’s future through strategic oversight, good governance and informed decision-making, supporting its mission and long-term success.

At Public Leaders Appointments, we help aspiring and experienced trustees find rewarding board opportunities. Through practical resources, expert guidance, governance training and application support, we’ll give you the confidence to take your next step in purpose-driven governance.

Shape strategy and governance as a Non Executive Director

Bring your expertise to the boardroom and help organisations navigate complexity, drive performance and deliver long-term success. As a Non-Executive Director, you’ll provide independent oversight, strategic insight and constructive challenge, supporting executive teams while ensuring effective governance.

Whether you’re seeking your first NED appointment, developing as an Associate NED, or building a portfolio career, Public Leaders Appointments offers practical guidance, board-level insights and application support to help you secure rewarding non-executive opportunities with confidence.

Our Partners

Public Leaders Appointments is proud to be ambassadors, associates or members of these progressive organisations. If you are interested in partnering with us, please get in touch.

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