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Executive Search consultants specialising in diversity and inclusion

The difference we make

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Our active global network is made up of over 60,000 diverse senior professionals

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Over 10% of our appointments identified as disabled in the last year

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Over 68% of our appointments in the last year have been women

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Over 40% of our appointments in the last year identified as being from a minority ethnic background

Roles we recruit for

Trustee
Non-executive director
Chair
Senior Leader
Trustee

Diversify your non-profit board

The Charity Governance Code states that diverse boards are more effective as they reflect different perspectives and make better choices within the communities they serve. 

We work with charities of all sizes to place high-quality trustees that aspire to make a difference and drive change.

Non-executive director

Diversify your board

Research shows that having a diverse board with a variety of skills and perspectives is proven to boost performance across financial and non-financial metrics.

We place committed and accomplished NEDs in public and private sectors, ensuring a strong skills fit and diverse longlist.

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Chair

Find your next Chair

An inclusive Chair is essential in ensuring diverse perspectives, balanced skills and strong governance – and it’s now expected by regulators.

We work in the charity, public, and private sectors to place outstanding Chairs to level up corporate governance, enhance performance and lead vital change.

Senior Leader

Source outstanding diverse leaders

A diverse executive leadership team is an important part of creating inclusive cultures and driving future growth.

We work with organisations to place C-level, Director and Head of roles to strengthen and diversify leadership teams.

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Leadership Development

Delivering accredited leadership programmes

We design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes to improve staff succession and personal development, and increase representation at leadership level across a range of sectors.

Who We Work With

Our clients & partners

UK Cyber Security Council Logo National Lottery Community Fund Logo North West London ICS Logo Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust_logo University of Bristol Logo The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) logo NYA (National Youth Agency) Logo London & Partners Logo The Christie NHS Foundation Trust logo
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UK Cyber Security Council

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RNIB

Mind Out logo British heart foundation logo Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board logo A new direction logo The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment logo Sport England Logo Londons air ambulance logo The Orpheus centre logo
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MindOut

The National Archives Logo Centre for Literacy in Primary Education logo Battersea cats and dogs home logo Harper Adams University Logo Rugby Football League Logo Action for happiness logo London Youth Logo Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS foundation trust logo LDA Design logo
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The National Archives

Our sectors

Charity
Finance
Public Sector
STEM
Sport
Legal
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Charity

Recruiting leaders to keep pace with future needs

Governance is always evolving. We help charities keep up with the continuous evolution of board roles, sourcing candidates with the right skills, competence and experience to lead their organisation.

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Finance

Experts in placing senior finance executives

From recruiting a Chief Finance Officer to sourcing a Chair of an audit committee, we have an unrivalled track record in placing senior finance leaders across multiple sectors.

Public Sector

Supporting public sector service excellence

Our in-house team of executive search consultants draw on their experience working with and within public sector bodies to help organisations unlock leadership potential and support succession planning.

STEM

Supporting the STEM transformation agenda

We recognise the breadth, depth and scope of transformation currently underway in STEM industries. In such a highly competitive industry, we help organisations successfully source the right people for their business.

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Sport

Supporting the world of sport to be more inclusive

We’ve helped over 100 governing bodies recruit personnel and comply with various sports governance codes. 

Our work continues to transform the diversity of boards, with many clients now achieving gender parity in the boardroom.

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Legal

The recruitment partner of choice for legal regulators

We carry out vital work to support organisations within the legal sector, including the Bar Standards Board and Office for Legal Complaints.

Our unique approach ensures that we engage with both lay and non-lay members, ensuring open and transparent recruitment.

  • Client Testimonial

    I do want to commend you for the amazing quality of people we have recruited, and are hopefully about to recruit, to the Heritage Care and Amber Housing Boards respectively. I really am very grateful to Inclusive Boards. These appointments are so important in massively improving our equality and diversity and supporting our transformation agenda.

    ambient support logoSimon Griffiths
    Former Chair, Heritage Care (now Ambient Support)
  • Client Testimonial

    I am pleased with the high calibre of appointments to the board of the Office for Legal Complaints. Alison, Dale and Martin bring a wide range of experience and expertise that will further bolster the OLC as it implements its plans to transform the service it offers to complainants and the legal services profession.

    Legal Services Board logoDr Helen Philips
    Chair, Legal Services Board
  • Client Testimonial

    We commissioned Inclusive Boards to work on our Trustee search for a candidate with a finance/business background. We were extremely pleased with the longlist of candidates presented to us. The candidates were exceptional and diverse from groups that are currently under-represented on our board. The communication was consistent and service delivered was of the highest standard. We set out to find one Trustee, but through this process, we were able to appoint three candidates to our board.

    The Old Vic logoKate Varah​
    Executive Director, The Old Vic
  • Candidate Testimonial

    I'd like to thank Inclusive Boards for recommending me for the National Youth Agency Trusteeship. Had they not contacted me, I would never have seen the opportunity. The team was encouraging and supportive of my application, and I am pleased to say I was successful in being awarded the post. Thank you for your support. I'd recommend others to work with Inclusive Boards in the future.

    Daniel Chery
  • Candidate Testimonial

    With 30 years’ experience in healthcare and life sciences, I've had many interactions with recruiters. In the short time I've worked with Inclusive Boards, I have to say they stand out! Their attention to me as a candidate has been second to none. Their professional insight to support my application and personal touch combined to give a really first-rate candidate experience. In a world where recruiters say one thing and do another, it's a true pleasure to have someone who really does treat candidates as individuals. Thank you – keep up the great work!

    Mark Duman
  • Candidate Testimonial

    “The support provided by Inclusive Boards was excellent. The process was clearly set out, communication was
    clear and my request for further information was met quickly. Our consultant was very professional, including ensuring handover to colleagues if she was away, so at all times I had a point of reference within the team.”

    Kathryn Pugh

Our awards and accreditations

The Institute of Leadership and Management Accreditation Logo REC Corporate Member Logo Cyber Essentials Certified Logo Recruiter Awards 2022 Highly Commended Logo
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Training & Advisory

Using our expertise to transform organisations

Through our unique advisory and diversity training service, we support organisations and sectors along their transformational journey.

On top of training, we produce diversity audits, reviews and action plans that provide practical ways for leaders to develop their organisations.

Latest Announcements

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Charities Inclusive Governance Report 2022

The UK’s largest 500 charities’ senior leadership teams and boards remain unrepresentative of the people they serve and employ. Despite women making up the majority of the third sector workforce,...

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Inclusive Boards launches College of Policing Assessor Recruitment

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be working on a number of appointments for Executive and Senior manager assessors for the College of Policing.  The College of Policing is a professional...

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TACKLE IT: Rugby Football League launches club board diversity project with Inclusive Boards

Rugby League boardrooms are set to become more diverse, thanks to a ground-breaking partnership between the Rugby Football League (RFL) and executive search firm Inclusive Boards. Inclusive Boards specialises in...

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