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Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformational Leader in Public Healthcare 

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Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformational Leader in Public Healthcare

Apex by PeopleScout

Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformational Leader in Public Healthcare

PeopleScout helped a public health organization in the UK source a senior leader to ready it for the future.

1 senior role with specialist requirements
170 + candidates
8 weeks from project brief to offer acceptance

Situation  

A prominent public healthcare organization in the UK faced a critical leadership transition. The role of Chief Executive & General Secretary, which had been filled by an interim leader for three years, needed to be permanently filled when the interim moved on. This transition coincided with the UK general election, meaning the new leader would need to lead the organization through both internal and external change. 

Key challenges for the organization included: 

  • The need for a candidate with dual qualifications: a registered medical professional with senior executive leadership experience—a unique and hard-to-find individual. 
  • A healthcare sector in flux, dealing with post-COVID-19 challenges, a struggling NHS, and pay disputes and strikes amongst healthcare professionals 
  • The organization required significant modernization, particularly in HR systems and pay structures. 

The healthcare organization turned to Apex by PeopleScout to find an individual with the right medical qualifications who was also prepared to lead through a period of political transition and tackle significant organizational challenges. 

Solution 

Our dual approach, combined with close client collaboration, enabled us to overcome significant challenges and secure top talent in a competitive market. 

  • Proactive Sourcing: We conducted a wide-ranging search across the UK and Ireland, targeting leaders with medical qualifications from various healthcare institutions, governing bodies and membership organizations. In total, we approached over 150 potential candidates through proactive sourcing. 
  • External Media Campaign: In addition to sourcing, we designed and placed advertisements for the role in relevant industry publications. Applications generated by these ads brought our total talent pool for the role to over 170 candidates.  

To create a fair and open process, we created a landing page through which all candidates were required to apply. Thus, we ensured each candidate had the same recruitment experience according to government and public sector recruitment best practices.  

Throughout the process, we held regular feedback sessions with the client to share market insights gathered during the search. We provided recommendations to help the client maximize the success of this campaign.  

Results 

Following a rigorous selection process, we shortlisted four candidates from the 170+ the campaign generated. The client chose three candidates to take through to the interview stages. Ultimately, a highly qualified candidate, with the required nursing qualifications and executive leadership experience, was placed in just eight weeks.  

At a Glance

  • COMPANY
    Public Healthcare Organisation in the UK
  • INDUSTRY
    Healthcare
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Professional Search: Finding a Strong Leader for a Complex Role in Local Government 

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Professional Search: Finding a Strong Leader for a Complex Role in Local Government

Apex by PeopleScout

Professional Search: Finding a Strong Leader for a Complex Role in Local Government

A local government agency in the UK chose Apex by PeopleScout to find a dynamic leader for a Director of Law & Governance.

Situation

A local council in the UK were seeking a Director of Law & Governance. This was a prominent and complex role responsible for delivering legal and governance services, including a team of 100 employees across the council. This role would not only contribute to the direction of services across law and governance but also take part in the leadership group.

This role would also act as a monitoring officer, which is a legally mandated role within all local authorities in England. This individual ensures the council, its officers and its elected members meet their statutory obligations and act according to their codes of conduct.

With a monitoring officer in every council, the market was rich in opportunity to find individuals who had this experience at the director and deputy director level. The main challenge for this client was ensuring that the council found an individual who also had the leadership experience to transform the services into one seamless organization. They were looking for a senior leader who had previous experience driving innovation that made material difference to their organization and customers.

The search and selection depended on engaging candidates with the right blend of skills and experience—the technical skills of a monitoring officer with a track record of leading transformational change. The council turned to PeopleScout for our Apex senior professional hiring solution.

Solution

After taking a detailed brief with the Corporate Director and CEO of the council, the PeopleScout Apex team worked with the client to agree the parameters of the search and the timeline.

We supported the process by:

  • Executing comprehensive, research-driven headhunting across the UK into relevant organizations in local government
  • Delivering a full senior leadership assessment center, including engaging an expert in the field as a technical assessor, to provide a well-rounded view of each candidate shortlisted for the panel interview
  • Hosting virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Developing tailored questions via our in-house occupational psychologists to support the final stage interview
  • Creating in-depth reports for each candidate outlining strengths and risk areas in relation to the role

We delivered the whole process from end-to-end, meeting all deadlines and timelines as agreed at the kick off.

Results

Our nationwide search gave us a healthy pool of candidates to consider for the role. We submitted a shortlist of 12 candidates to the panel to review. Following this, we conducted five technical interviews along with personality assessments, providing the panel with reports on the strengths, development areas and technical capabilities of each candidate. Two candidates reached the final panel stage, both sourced by the PeopleScout Apex team, which led to a successful hire.

At a Glance

  • COMPANY
    UK Local Government Agency
  • INDUSTRY
    Government & Public Sector
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Professional Search: Landing an Executive Director to Navigate the Future 

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Professional Search: Landing an Executive Director to Navigate the Future

Apex by PeopleScout

Professional Search: Landing an Executive Director to Navigate the Future

A strategic planning group for an international airport had been run on a part-time basis for about three years but now needed a full-time Executive Director.

Situation 

The strategic planning group for a major airport started as a small committee to support the airport’s expansion. Once a part-time endeavor, it had grown into a strategic initiative. The previous committee chair was not able to commit to a full-time post, so the organization decided to recruit an Executive Director.  

The new Executive Director would be instrumental in creating a professional forum for regular dialogue across public and private stakeholder groups in and around a major metropolitan area. The goal was to generate constructive and consultative discussion about the expansion of the airport and the subsequent impact on economic development in the area. Because this role would be interacting with figures from local and national government agencies, the organization needed to find an individual with a strong reputation who was an influencing decision-maker at a senior level within the greater metropolitan area.  

To find this dynamic leader, the airport strategic planning group turned to PeopleScout for our Apex senior professional hiring solution. 

Solution 

The PeopleScout Apex team consulted with the hiring manger to ensure a detailed understanding of the job requirement. With a detailed brief in hand, we created our game plan.  

We looked at talent from the private sector but mostly focused on movers and shakers in local and central government. We looked at influencers at strategic level with titles like Strategic Director, CEO, Deputy CEO, Director of Regeneration, Director of Planning, Director of Environment and Economic Development. We also looked at Project Directors within aviation and airport consultancy.  

Our list was cross-referenced with the hiring manager at regular intervals for his additional insight. It was a true collaboration to reach the successful candidate, as finding a highly credible candidate with a great reputation was key to the future success of the client. 

Results 

The client interviewed five candidates sourced by PeopleScout from both the public and private sectors. One of these candidates was ultimately hired and the new Executive Director has started in their post.

“PeopleScout took on a difficult brief, to find someone with sufficient experience to take the planning group to the next level, working with local and national politicians and the airport. It was a difficult post to describe, but our Apex recruitment consultant understood our needs and communicated with me on a regular basis to make sure that I was informed of progress at every step of the process. We interviewed a shortlist of five people, and the panel was unanimous about the quality of all candidates, the individual hired, and the way PeopleScout supported us through this process.”

Client feedback

At a Glance

  • COMPANY
    Airport Strategic Planning Group
  • INDUSTRY
    Government & Public Sector
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Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformative Leader to Boost Diversity in Schools 

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Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformative Leader to Boost Diversity in Schools

Apex by PeopleScout

Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformative Leader to Boost Diversity in Schools

After a couple of years of interim leaders, a local council in the UK knew they needed consistent strong leadership and reached out to PeopleScout to help find a high-profile Director of Education and Skills.

59 candidates proactively targeted
92 % candidate engagement rate
3 stage recruitment process supported

Situation  

When the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted), the regulator for services for children and young people in England, revealed they would be implementing changes to their framework, our client, a local government agency in the UK, knew that the Director of Education and Skills position, which had been put on hold and filled by interim leaders for several years, needed to become a top priority.  

The agency recognized there was a lack of teacher diversity which didn’t reflect the community. Plus, although progress had been made, there was still a need to focus on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). On top of these challenges, Good and Outstanding ratings from Ofsted had dropped.  

To counter this, they were looking for a new director with SEND experience who could build relationships with education leaders to get the best out of the area’s diverse schools–putting social justice at the heart of the community while maintaining achievement and attainment. 

The agency turned to PeopleScout for our Apex senior professional hiring solution. 

Solution 

The PeopleScout Apex team took an extensive brief from the Executive Director, benchmarked profiles to further refine our search and presented a target list of people to approach which the client approved. Alongside this outreach, PeopleScout processed all candidates generated through advertising using the same method as the proactively sourced candidates to ensure a fair and open process.  

PeopleScout performed a first round of interviews, presenting the qualifying candidates to the client for consideration with a written report for each. We partnered with the client in the technical interview, providing comprehensive feedback and recommendations to inform the final shortlisting process. A PeopleScout Apex team member was also present at the final interviews to provide advice and guidance. 

Results 

Altogether, we identified and reached out to 59 potential candidates. Out of these 54 people engaged, resulting in a 92% engagement rate. Nine candidates were selected for the first stage of interviews with three proceeding to the final round. Ultimately, one hire was made. 

  • 59 candidates identified 
  • 54 engaged 
  • 9 interviewed at first stage 
  • 3 interviewed at second stage 

“Thanks very much for all the support from PeopleScout for the recent recruitment of our Director of Education and Skills. We have been impressed with the quantity and caliber of candidates—which has been recognized by the selection committee. Thanks for an overall professional service.”

Head of Internal Communications & Organizational Development

At a Glance

  • COMPANY
    UK Local Government Agency
  • INDUSTRY
    Government & Public Sector
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Apex Professional Search for the UK Public Sector

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Apex for the UK Public Sector

In the diverse landscape of public sector organisations, leadership needs are as varied as the communities you serve. Finding the right match demands a bespoke approach—one that places fair and open competition at its core.
That’s why we’ve developed Apex, our senior professional hiring solution backed by three decades of UK public sector recruitment expertise across various frameworks.

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Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformational Leader in Public Healthcare 
Case Studies

Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformational Leader in Public Healthcare 

Situation   A prominent public healthcare organization in the UK faced a critical leadership transition. The role of Chief Executive & General Secretary, which had been filled by an interim leader for three years, needed to be permanently filled when the interim moved on. This transition coincided with the UK general election, meaning the new leader…

Professional Search: Finding a Strong Leader for a Complex Role in Local Government 
Case Studies

Professional Search: Finding a Strong Leader for a Complex Role in Local Government 

Situation A local council in the UK were seeking a Director of Law & Governance. This was a prominent and complex role responsible for delivering legal and governance services, including a team of 100 employees across the council. This role would not only contribute to the direction of services across law and governance but also…

Professional Search: Landing an Executive Director to Navigate the Future 
Case Studies

Professional Search: Landing an Executive Director to Navigate the Future 

Situation  The strategic planning group for a major airport started as a small committee to support the airport’s expansion. Once a part-time endeavor, it had grown into a strategic initiative. The previous committee chair was not able to commit to a full-time post, so the organization decided to recruit an Executive Director.   The new Executive Director…

Professional Search: Finding a Skilled Marketing Leader in Australia 

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Professional Search: Finding a Skilled Marketing Leader in Australia

Apex by PeopleScout

Professional Search: Finding a Skilled Marketing Leader in Australia

PeopleScout sourced a critical marketing leader for an Australian construction materials company with our Apex professional search solution.

Situation 

The General Manager, Marketing was a critical role for an Australian construction materials organization that required technical skills and a proven track record in the sector. 

The organization turned to PeopleScout for our Apex professional search solution. 

Solution 

The Apex team commenced two parallel searches, and a duel, staggered advertising campaign to maximize results. Our strategy involved: 

  • A detailed market map focusing on candidates in Australia and New Zealand with specific technical skills gained working for direct competitors. 
  • A broader search for candidates with similar technical skills from outside the sector. 
  • A two-week advertising campaign under the PeopleScout brand 
  • A four-week campaign under the client brand 

Less than three weeks into the assignment, the professional search team presented a tight shortlist of four strong candidates to the client.  

Results 

The preferred candidate accepted the offer within budget. Whilst ultimately not necessary, the PeopleScout team had a strong pool of additional candidates to pursue, if needed. 

At a Glance

  • COMPANY
    Australian construction materials company
  • INDUSTRY
    Building & Construction
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Professional Search: Scouring the Globe for a Head of Operations 

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Professional Search: Scouring the Globe for a Head of Operations

Apex by PeopleScout

Professional Search: Scouring the Globe for a Head of Operations

PeopleScout sourced a Head of Operations for an Australian consumer goods company with our Apex professional search solution.

Situation 

A major consumer goods organization needed to fill the critical role of the National Head of Operations in Australia. They needed a leader with highly specialized technical experience, exceptional leadership skills and strategic vision. However, due to the unique combination of skills and expertise required, the potential candidate pool in Australia was extremely limited. 

The retailer turned to PeopleScout for our Apex professional search solution. 

Solution 

The PeopleScout Apex team in APAC commenced three sourcing strategies in parallel: 

  1. We built a market map of Australia and New Zealand indicating the location of candidates with the required technical skills. 
  2. We built a separate ANZ market map showing candidates with a broader range of technical skills, focusing on leadership and strategy experience.  
  3. We conducted a detailed international search across APAC, EMEA and North America, seeking candidates with skills that fit the brief. 

After identifying a long list of potential candidates, our team presented a short list of six candidates for first round interviews with the hiring manager just five weeks into the process.  

As a result, a UK-based candidate with relevant skills and experience in abundance immediately became the front runner. In total, we scheduled four rounds of interviews and conducted personalized reference checks. 

Results 

The preferred candidate was offered the role, and we negotiated remuneration and relocation assistance within the consumer goods company’s budget. Our Apex team kept in regular contact with the candidate to support a smooth transition throughout the relocation process.

At a Glance

  • COMPANY
    Australian consumer goods organization
  • INDUSTRY
    Consumer Goods & Retail
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Apex by PeopleScout, Professional Search

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Apex by PeopleScout

Welcome to Apex, our senior professional hiring solution—backed by three decades of global recruitment expertise—to connect you with leaders who have reached the peak of knowledge and skills in their field. Apex offers bespoke search campaigns and comprehensive recruitment management, delivering the quality of traditional professional search without the premium price tag of agency-led placements.

Download this fact sheet to learn more.

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Learn more about Apex by PeopleScout.

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Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformational Leader in Public Healthcare 
Case Studies

Professional Search: Sourcing a Transformational Leader in Public Healthcare 

Situation   A prominent public healthcare organization in the UK faced a critical leadership transition. The role of Chief Executive & General Secretary, which had been filled by an interim leader for three years, needed to be permanently filled when the interim moved on. This transition coincided with the UK general election, meaning the new leader…

Professional Search: Finding a Strong Leader for a Complex Role in Local Government 
Case Studies

Professional Search: Finding a Strong Leader for a Complex Role in Local Government 

Situation A local council in the UK were seeking a Director of Law & Governance. This was a prominent and complex role responsible for delivering legal and governance services, including a team of 100 employees across the council. This role would not only contribute to the direction of services across law and governance but also…

Professional Search: Landing an Executive Director to Navigate the Future 
Case Studies

Professional Search: Landing an Executive Director to Navigate the Future 

Situation  The strategic planning group for a major airport started as a small committee to support the airport’s expansion. Once a part-time endeavor, it had grown into a strategic initiative. The previous committee chair was not able to commit to a full-time post, so the organization decided to recruit an Executive Director.   The new Executive Director…