Throughout the public sector and in those areas of society, which receive public funding, resources are under
increasing pressure. Whether in government, health services, education or the arts, alternative ways of financing
and managing organizations and projects are being introduced. Lateral thinking has become essential for the
very existence of some of these organizations.
Governing boards within these sectors now require strategic leadership that combines sophisticated financial
skills with strong operational management. As a result, these sectors are seeking to recruit high calibre individuals
from other business areas whose skills can translate to the public and not for profit sectors. This change in
focus is leading to executive search being increasingly used to locate and recruit candidates, rather than the
more traditional advertised recruitment methodology.
Our Public/Non-Profit/Education Sector of Excellence has undertaken highly successful searches in European central
and local government, heritage, education, charities, quasi-government agencies, professional and trade organizations.
Our consultants have direct experience within this sector and understand the pressures and drivers of this very
challenging environment, and the qualities necessary for success in this sector. Working closely with boards
to ensure that we fully understand the role and required experience, we seek out candidates with these qualities
from a number of business areas. In this way we are able to contribute to the future stability and growth of
the infrastructure, education and culture of the countries within our area of operation.
The sector includes:
• Industry / Business Associations
• Government / Public Administration
• Educational institutions and organisations
• Cultural organisations
• Public Transportation
