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 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

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 – Havencare

Location: Plymouth Head Office, with offices in South Devon and Redruth. Regional and national travel required, with some remote working
Renumeration: From £85,000
Time commitment: Full time

Havencare is a well-established and progressive charity with over 35 years of experience providing homes and support for and people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we are dedicated to supporting the life people choose in a home that is right for them.

As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will lead Havencare into this transformative new era, building on strong foundations while delivering our 3 big aims. A key focus of your role will be reaching more people with outstanding person-led support and driving our ambition to become a Registered Provider of Social Housing.

Our Clients

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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