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
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
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.
Featured Role
Chief Executive Officer at Livewell Southwest
Location: Plymouth
Time Commitment: Full time
Salary: Commensurate with the NHS VSM Pay Framework (Band A Provider)
Livewell Southwest is one of the country’s leading integrated health and social care Community Interest Companies, delivering physical health, mental health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon, alongside specialist services across Devon and Cornwall.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly respected, values-led organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, partnership and compassionate care. Working alongside an experienced Board, talented Executive Team and over 2,800 dedicated colleagues, you will shape the future of integrated community care while playing a significant leadership role across the wider Devon health and care system.
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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
Shape strategy and governance as a Non Executive Director
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.
