Leaders across the UK public sector face complex high-stakes priorities, from transforming critical infrastructure and public services to protecting national resilience and security. Our team partners with public bodies to identify, attract and develop senior leaders who can meet these demands, helping organisations strengthen capability, unlock leadership potential and deliver lasting impact in a fast-changing environment.

Effective executive search in the public sector depends on robust, inclusive and well-structured processes: defining the leadership requirement, engaging exceptional talent, assessing future potential and supporting appointments with clear development strategies. Through this work we help government departments, public agencies, arm’s-length bodies, associations and not-for-profit organisations build the leadership teams they need to deliver essential services and create greater public value.

Loxwood Moore has been approved by the UK Government on the GCA Framework (Government Commercial Agency formerly the Crown Commercial Service) to supply executive and non-executive search services, as well as Non-Executive Director and public appointment searches. We are also Cyber Essentials accredited, a UK government backed scheme that helps organisations protect against common cyber threats, and demonstrate good practice in data protection and cyber security.

Case study

Since 2021, we have partnered with High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) to deliver high volumes of programme and enterprise leaders in the following areas:

  • Programme delivery
  • Programme Office Management (PMO)
  • Project Control
  • Risk Management
  • Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental
  • Commercial Leadership
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Other Case Studies

  • National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) – Where we hired Operations Directors, a Customer Intelligence Director, and an Account Director
  • NHS Professionals (National Health Service) – Hiring a Legal & Commercial Director, and a Senior Contracts Manager
  • Streetworks UK (NJUG) – Where we hired the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for this non-for-profit registered charity that works with utilities contractors, governmental bodies, devolved assembles, and local authorities