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Local Government and Public Sector Executive Recruitment
From Chief Executives to Directors and aspiring leaders, Solace in Business has been helping public sector organisations to recruit the highest calibre of candidates for nearly 20 years.
We take pride in our values-led approach, the extensive experience of our professional recruiters, and our trusted networks, all of which give us an unrivalled insight into the public and private sectors. Whatever the assignment, you can rely on us to consistently deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes.
Offering a market-leading combination of search, selection, and assessment, our unique approach adds value at every stage of the project. From the outset, our quality sets us apart. Clients often mention our talent for building open, authentic and professional relationships. Our access to Solace Policy Leads and Boards enriches our sector intelligence, and our business partner programme facilitates access to the private sector, offering a broader insight into current challenges and thinking relating to local government.
We always meet candidates face-to-face because it’s about understanding candidates in terms of style, fit, and approach as much as it is about professional expertise. We’ve long set the industry benchmark for assessment with professional, qualified assessors who have the expertise and experience to design tailored, robust evaluation exercises and produce useful, clear and concise reports.
We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), meaning our systems and processes are audited annually to ensure best practices. We are also ISO 9001 accredited.
For more information on Executive Recruitment and Assessment, contact the team at 0207 976 3311 or email Steve Guest, Director of Executive Recruitment and Assessment at steve.guest@solace.org.uk
To find out more about the SOLACE team, our process and what you can expect from working with us, take a look at our brochure.
Client Testimonial
Geraint Edwards, Corporate Lead Officer, Ceredigion County Council
“This is the first time we have used an external organization for an executive search and our expectations have been surpassed. The quality of communication, professionalism and support were at an incredibly high standard throughout the whole process.”
Client Testimonial
Charlene Stoops, Head of HR & OD, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Council
“Really comprehensive and robust assessment process”
Client Testimonial
Karen Strachan, Human Resources, Glasgow City Council
“We were incredibly well supported, advised and guided by the whole team. Communication was easy and swift, with expert knowledge from everyone at an extremely high level.”
Client Testimonial
Rose Rouse, Chief Executive, Pendle Borough Council
“Always professional, organised and expert in assessing candidates.”
Candidate Testimonial
Anonymous
"I just wanted to thank you, and your colleagues, for an excellent process. All the technology worked, everyone was supportive of me engaging in it and I don't feel it affected my performance - if anything, it made it easier. So, while I am sad not to have been successful in the role, I have learnt a great deal, and enjoyed doing so."
Candidate Testimonial
Anonymous
"The digital recruitment worked very well and in some ways used time more efficiently and effectively than the usual assessment centre processes where there is a lot of time 'hanging around'. I felt the range of processes, including the stakeholder panel, enabled me as a candidate to demonstrate my full range of skills and abilities."