Local Government

GatenbySanderson: Shaping the Future of Local Government Leadership

At GatenbySanderson, we don’t just recruit senior leaders for local government, we help shape its future. Since 2002, we’ve worked with councils of every size and type to identify, assess and develop the talent needed to lead through complexity, navigate transformation and build lasting trust with communities. In a sector where expectations continue to rise and scrutiny is constant, we bring the insight, agility and innovation to help you appoint leaders who are not only capable, but genuinely future-ready. As the UK’s largest and most experienced executive search firm dedicated to public services, our scale gives us reach, but it’s how we apply that experience that sets us apart. Every campaign is tailored, every relationship is personal, and every appointment is grounded in deep understanding of the sector and a commitment to inclusive, values-driven leadership.

And we know leadership doesn’t begin or end with a single appointment. That’s why our integrated Leadership & Talent Consultancy supports individuals and organisations long after recruitment, using behavioural insight, objective assessment and our Altitude model, designed specifically for public sector leadership, to drive fairer, more confident decision-making. From Chief Executive searches to new leadership teams and interim solutions, we provide the tools, networks and expertise to strengthen leadership capacity for the long term.