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Leadership for the public sector, and the people who deliver it

Executive search, interim management and specialist recruitment for local authorities, housing and education. Backed by award winning recruitment marketing and employer branding.

Search · Interim · Permanent · Board

10 functions · 4 sectors

Why Penna

We do the hiring, and the marketing that makes it work

Half of Penna is a recruitment marketing team. Employer branding, media campaigns and communications reach the leaders who are settled, well regarded and not looking, the ones a job advert never finds. It is the part of Penna other search firms cannot match.

Award-winning case study

Dstl: Know The Unknown

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Dstl hire the brightest minds in the country. But their better-known competitors were taking the best talent. So we launched an awareness campaign and created a challenging online game. We not only found the right people, but we picked up a few awards along the way too!

Winner - Digital Experience for Early Talent
Winner - Best Digital Solution
Winner - Best Recruitment Website (below £50,000)
Winner - Innovation in Recruitment

Latest roles in Executive and Interim

Executive Director – Adults and Social Care - London Borough of Redbridge

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 3 Aug

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Director of Asset Investment & Growth – Bournville Village Trust

Salary: £115,000

Closing Date: 10 Aug

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Executive Director – Children’s Services - London Borough of Redbridge Council

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 3 Aug 

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Leadership in Housing: Now Is the Time to Step Up

The housing sector is undergoing seismic change. As councils face new pressures and reforms, discover how leaders and employers can step up and make a lasting impact.

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Engaging Interim Talent: Adapting to Change in Local Government Recruitment

As interim recruitment in local government slows under financial pressures and reform, keeping professionals engaged is more important than ever. Discover how this evolving landscape can create fresh opportunities for adaptable professionals.

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A Flag for Place

Amid recent proposals to eliminate roles dedicated to promoting diversity and equality, Pete John emphasises the significance of celebrating where we come from, embracing diversity, and flying our flags with pride.

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