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

Chair of Trustees for Citizens Advice Cornwall

Location: Cornwall (with some flexibility for remote participation)
Time Commitment: 3 – 4 days per month
Renumeration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Application deadline: November 17th

Citizens Advice Cornwall is an independent charity providing free, confidential, and impartial advice to thousands of people across the county each year. Our service is a vital lifeline for people navigating challenges such as debt, benefits, housing, employment, and family issues.

We are seeking an outstanding individual to become our next Chair of Trustees, leading the Board at a pivotal time in our development.

As Chair, you will guide and support our dedicated Board of Trustees and work in close partnership with our Chief Executive to ensure that Citizens Advice Cornwall continues to thrive. You will help shape our strategy, safeguard our values, and act as an ambassador for the organisation across Cornwall and beyond.

Our Clients

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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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