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
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 Trebah Garden
Location: Trebah Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall
Time Commitment: 1-4 days/month depending on the role
Salary: £65,000–£70,000
We are seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead Trebah into its next chapter.
Trebah Garden is one of Cornwall’s most treasured visitor attractions and one of the finest subtropical gardens in the world. Welcoming more than 113,000 visitors each year, Trebah combines horticultural excellence with a thriving charitable and commercial operation encompassing retail, catering, events, education and membership.
Trebah is financially strong, operationally mature and highly respected, so this is not a role requiring major transformation. Our next Chief Executive will build on these strong foundations, providing inspirational leadership to a talented team and ensuring that this remarkable charitable organisation continues to flourish for generations to come.
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.
