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Public Sector

Society is one of a small number of search firms on Lots 2 and 3 of the Government Commercial Agency RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services Framework. This means we can work with organisations across the public sector.

The Government Commercial Agency supports the UK public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.

Being on Lot 2 allows Society to be considered as a search partner for appointments at SCS3 and SCS4 – roles at the level of a Permanent Secretary or a Director General. And being on Lot 3 allows us to support on Non-Executive roles or Public Appointments, including for Chair positions within Central Government, Arms-Length Bodies and NHS Trusts.

Recent Public Sector Appointments

  • Appointment
    Two new independent Non- Executives join the Board of British Wool

    British Wool (officially known as the British Wool Marketing Board) manages the central marketing system for wool. It operates comprehensive processes for collecting, evaluating, auctioning, marketing, and advocating for fleece wool. I

    Two new independent Non- Executives join the Board of British Wool
  • Appointment
    Professor Paul Gissen announced as Director Designate of the NIHR GOSH BRC

    Professor Paul Gissen has been announced as the Director Designate of the National Institute for Health and Care Research GOSH Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC).

    Professor Paul Gissen announced as Director Designate of the NIHR GOSH BRC
  • Appointment
    British Wool New Appointed Board Member

    We were delighted to partner with British Wool to appoint Jo Taylor as a Non-Executive Director.

    British Wool New Appointed Board Member
  • Appointment
    Chief Executive Officer, Ecctis

    Ecctis – the operator of UK ENIC, the UK’s national centre for recognition of international qualifications and skills - has appointed a new CEO.

    Ecctis appoints a new Chief Executive Officer

Contact Us

  • Simon Lucas

    Founder of Society & Managing Director of the Civil Society, Education, and Public Sector Practice at Norman Broadbent

    +44 (0)7912 487 132
    Simon Lucas

We were very nervous about this CEO appointment as it was our first post-founder... We were worried whether we could find a good slate of candidates... Society were outstanding in helping us do that. They understood our needs and they helped us get to a decision on a timely basis.

Ameet Shah

Non-Executive Director, Creative Access