Executive Search Recruitment London

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2. ABOUT US At Starfish we use our skills and expertise in search and selection to help build, shape and foster inclusive senior teams, whatever the sector. We partner with clients to diversify their leadership teams and work with organisations across the public and social sectors. We have an outstanding track record of appointing candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and with protected characteristics and have developed a 10-point plan to ensure we maintain a relentless focus on inclusion and equity through every search and selection process we lead.

3. LEADERSHIP JOURNEYS, EXPERTLY NAVIGATED Starfish was created to change the world through human talent – and we know that the right change must be driven by the right people. So, in close collaboration with each of our clients, we bring expertise, dedication and fierce commitment to authentic diversity as we search together for tomorrow’s leaders. Life is changing at speed and Starfish is here to navigate this unpredictable age by staying ahead of the curve and thinking creatively.The world we face today presents an overwhelming spectrum of challenges, which can only be effectively addressed by a truly diverse range of knowledge and experience.

4. WHAT WE DO We provide senior executive search and interim management services to create strong and diverse leadership teams. Our focus is on developing effective leadership by enabling people to fulfil their potential. We promote individuals from all backgrounds and want new leaders to be encouraged to enter the frame. As trusted partners, we provide balanced, thoughtful recruitment advice based on intelligence and insight and ask the difficult questions that help clients appoint the best, not the predictable. BOARD PRACTICE / EXECUTIVE SEARCH / INTERIM TALENT

5. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Our local government practice specialises in chief executive, executive director and assistant director appointments, as well as Chair and NED roles for bodies and boards in the wider LG family. We work across every region and all disciplines – we are as passionate about climate and the public realm as we are about children’s services, finance and adult social care and health. Our committed team of consultants are recognised for their deep understanding of the market and ability to support organisations and candidates make bold recruitment decisions. Our insight and honesty is complemented by a coaching style which has created long-standing, trusted relationships across the sector. It’s this approach that underpins our success in diversifying the top teams of local authorities. We have an outstanding track record of matching diverse talent to organisations that share our passion for making non-traditional appointments.

6. LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY Haringey offers the very best of London: diversity, heritage, culture and pioneering placemaking schemes. These are exciting times for the borough, and the council is hugely ambitious for their residents and communities. THE ROLE Working closely with colleagues across the council, your passion for using our resources to make every pound work for residents will set the bar for the rest of the organisation to follow. Supported by a committed finance workforce, your portfolio will touch the lives of 250,000 residents and ensure the council delivers on its commitments to deliver new council homes, tackle the climate emergency and reduce inequalities.

7. CITY OF LONDON Well known for its iconic Barbican Estate, the City of London Corporation also manages 12 residential housing estates across 6 London boroughs. THE ROLE You will be accountable for repairs and maintenance, estate management, preparedness for the new inspection regime, building safety, major works and our new build programme. And you will lead a new resident engagement strategy to ensure we are listening and working with our residents to truly co-design the services they want and need. Your leadership and focus on customer services will inspire and reinvigorate your high performing management team to ensure we are an exemplar social landlord.

8. SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Slough Borough Council is never far from the headlines at the moment - the challenges are well documented, but there’s been much less coverage of Slough’s recovery and improvement journey. There is a new corporate plan in place outlining Slough’s commitment to residents, including a determination to close the healthy life expectancy gap and improve the life chances of the borough’s children and young people. There is also a new top team in place – all focussed on turning the council around. Slough has already made some great progress but there are still mountains to climb. That is why the council is looking for an extraordinary group of senior leaders to join them for what will undoubtedly be the biggest and also the most rewarding challenge of their careers.

9. WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL Westminster is home to more than 250,000 residents and 50,000 businesses. Our diverse communities, thriving high streets, night-time economy and international tourism are internationally recognised and in the heart of the city we also provide 22,000 homes to tenants and leaseholders. THE ROLE In a Fairer Westminster, we want to make sure the housing needs of everyone, from residents and families to social care users are met. We strive to ensure homes are well-managed and aspire to provide a high-quality repairs service. As our new Divisional Head of Repairs and Planned Maintenance, you will have a proven track record in driving up performance to improve services for residents, with a truly customer focused approach.

10. HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL With a population of just under 1.2 million, Hertfordshire is a county full of contrasts which blend together to create a superb quality of life for residents and visitors. We have a strong and diverse economy where thriving modern towns have developed amongst historic market towns and picturesque villages. THE ROLE We are currently seeking to appoint a new Director of Public Health who will provide strategic leadership and direction for the continuous development of services to improve the health and wellbeing of Hertfordshire residents. This will include driving down health inequalities and improving outcomes for some of the most vulnerable in our communities, a focus on prevention, and protecting our population from public health hazards.

11. SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Director of Law and Governance Slough Borough Council is never far from the headlines at the moment - the challenges are well documented, but there’s been much less coverage of Slough’s recovery and improvement journey. There is a new corporate plan in place outlining Slough’s commitment to residents, including a determination to close the healthy life expectancy gap and improve the life chances of the borough’s children and young people. There is also a new top team in place – all focussed on turning the council around. Slough has already made some great progress but there are still mountains to climb. That is why the council is looking for an extraordinary group of senior leaders to join them for what will undoubtedly be the biggest and also the most rewarding challenge of their careers.

12. FIRST WAVE HOUSING AND I4B, BRENT COUNCIL First Wave Housing and i4B Holdings are two arm’s length companies wholly owned by Brent Council in North West London. First Wave Housing was established to manage the property portfolio previously owned by Brent’s ALMO, and it has Registered Provider (RP) status. i4B was formed to enable Brent to acquire accommodation to provide stable and high-quality housing options for homeless individuals and families at affordable rents. The two companies share the same medium- to long-term business objectives and Board membership, and they do not directly employ staff, so any work is carried out by Brent staff or contracted organisations.

13. CONTACT US Web Address www.starfishsearch.com • Phone Number • 0203 971 0831 • E-mail Address • info@starfishsearch.com