Public & Not for Profit

The challenges facing the public and not for profit sectors are as demanding, and every bit as complex, as those in the private sector. Our clients must meet and represent the needs of multiple stakeholders, shaping and influencing a dynamic public policy agenda. Whether funded by government, voluntary donations or subscriptions, the need for accountability demands the highest level of professionalism as our clients deliver measurable value, efficiency and quality of service.

This is a multifaceted and exciting market. Each of the sectors in which we work - government, health, education, charities, trade and professional bodies, the arts and heritage - has its own characteristics. Boards and senior managers may require many of the same leadership qualities, but each requirement is as specific and distinct as the organisations themselves.

Success, whether measured by influence, financial progress or operational excellence, is both personally and professionally rewarding. Equally significantly, it can prove transformational for organisations that are committed to serving society, highlighting the critical importance of appointing and developing talented leaders, especially in Chief Executive and Director roles.

Our expertise in this market derives from the depth of our knowledge and the breadth of our reach. We work in partnership with clients, bringing to each search our understanding of the strategic, operational and financial issues at stake. We advise discreetly at every stage of the process, bringing to bear our knowledge, our research expertise and the contribution of our networks of advisers and contacts across the sector and, critically, in other sectors and geographies.

By building strong, consultative relationships with our clients, and by understanding the diversity of their needs, we are also able to provide Norman Broadbent's other specialist services, including interim solutions, leadership assessment services and HR consulting.