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

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

Various Board Opportunities at DELT Shared Services Group

Location: Cornwall
Time Commitment: 1-4 days/month depending on the role
Salary: Chair: £22,000 per annum, Independent: £550 per day (£650 for committee chairing), Associate: £250 per day

We are looking for Chair Designate, Independent Non-Executive Director & Associate Non-Executive Director for DELT Shared Services Group. 

Delt is one of the UK’s most successful public-sector shared services companies, commercially agile, values-led and proudly rooted in the South West region.

Owned by the public sector but operating with the discipline and ambition of a high-performing private company, Delt delivers critical digital, technology, cyber, HR, finance and back-office services to organisations across health, local government, education and the wider public sector. Our customers support over two million people through frontline services including GP practices, children’s social care and local government.

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

Make a real difference

Step into a leadership role where your skills and passion can truly shape charitable organisations. As a trustee, you’ll help steer mission-driven boards, offering strategic insight, governance oversight, and a commitment to long-term impact. Whether you’re drawn to financial stewardship, digital innovation, or community advocacy, your expertise matters.

At Public Leaders Appointments, we equip both new and experienced trustees with the practical tools, insider knowledge, and confidence you need to contribute meaningfully. Explore our resources, training, and application support — and start your journey toward purpose-driven governance.

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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