Place, Community & Sustainable Futures

Community cohesion, inclusion and sustainability cannot be achieved without bold leadership that is unafraid to do things differently. The organisations we speak with, from local authorities to community interest, housing and regeneration providers, recognise that diverse, complimentary teams deliver the best outcomes. However, for most of these organisations, the pace of change is too slow to meet the demands of their changing community, marketplace, and economy.

Delivering real impact in this complex landscape demands expertise in both the client’s and candidate’s worlds and of the rich lived experience of the broader community.  Most of all, it requires bold leadership and an understanding of how to drive organisational change.  

No one can do this like Green Park. Our unique capabilities span executive search, interim management, organisational consulting and Diversity, Inclusion, Culture & Ethics. Intersecting the fields of talent, diversity and brand reputation, we are uniquely positioned to help place, community & sustainability organisations rise to these exciting, but equally challenging, times.

Experts in Finding Exceptional Leadership Talent

We understand the complex dynamics and depth of expertise needed to lead community-oriented and place-shaping organisations. Our expert team of executive search, interim management and EDI specialists, work closely with organisations in the role of trusted advisor to help them think differently about talent. This includes interpreting role requirements in innovative ways and defining inclusive briefs that open up the talent pool to exceptional people who could have otherwise been overlooked.

We take pride in our commitment to make authentic rather than tokenistic approaches to candidates. Although renowned for our ability to deliver diverse longlists and shortlists, we are not a diversity head-hunter. Our success lies in our commitment to finding the very best talent, which can only be achieved through equity and inclusion.  This is why our clients trust us and this is why our candidates trust us. And in a market where diverse senior leaders are fatigued by inauthentic head-hunter approaches, our reputation and results matter.

Our track record appointing executive and non-executive directors across Civil Society & Government speaks for itself. As does our 70% rate of repeat business and 80% referral rate.

We are at the cutting edge of what drives talent decisions across Civil Society & Government

We use our extensive contacts across professional and local government networks to keep up to date on how and why role requirements are evolving. Speaking at events and sponsoring programmes, we share our experience in inclusivity and diversity to empower organisations to make progress in these areas, while staying on top of leadership trends across government, charities and social enterprises.

We sponsor the Clore Leadership Programme and the MJ Local Government Awards and are pleased to be members of ACEVO and partners with Altair in driving Diversity & Inclusion across the housing sector.

17years

of diverse talent mapping

50+

awards won

52%

Female Search Placements

32%

Ethnic Minority Search Placements

Testimonials

"Working with Paul Bullock starts off with a heavy interview, where he basically gains as much insight into your business as possible so he not only selects the correct group of people to interview, but also sells your business to make sure all parties understand the opportunities. Every time I work with Paul he has delivered." 

Jalil Rahman

Chief Commercial Officer, Orla Keily

“Jo Sweetland and her team at Green Park were fantastic during the search and interview process. They provided excellent communication with deep attentiveness and walked me through the process providing keen insights along the way. I felt very supported to ensure a smooth, seamless and professional experience with Jo.” 

Zenia Minwalla

Regional Head of Property @International Schools Partnerships Ltd

From start to finish, Juliet Hardingham and the Executive Search Team at Green Park were exceptional. Juliet took the time to understand the role and our organisation, delivering a strong, diverse shortlist for our Head of Government Relations and External Affairs. Her professionalism, insights, and clear communication confirmed we had chosen the right partner.

James Greenhill

Head of Global Executive Resourcing @Jacobs

David Sayers and the Private & Commercials team have for sure, been one of the best recruiting teams to work with throughout this process. The interviews were scheduled in quick succession, and I was kept in the loop throughout the hiring process. The feedback loop was smooth, and I never felt any hiccups in the process, despite there being an 8-hour time zone difference. Thank you for your support!

Uma Deepak

Senior Finance Business Partner @International Schools Partnership

We worked with Green Park to swiftly hire an interim Head of Operations. Simon Pickerell from the Executive Interim team was outstanding - he quickly understood our needs, delivered a strong and diverse shortlist over the festive period, and supported both us and the candidates throughout. Thanks to Simon, we’ve hired an experienced Head of Operations who’s a great cultural fit. Highly recommend Simon and Green Park.

Rhian Thompson

@Magic Breakfast

"Green Park's proposal had diversity at the heart, rather than just an add on - and this gave us confidence that in working with them we would be partnering with an organisation who held the same values as our own in this area."

Claire Burles

Group People Director | Stage Coach

"Jo Sweetland of Green Park is just the best. She absolutely IS Green Park. Hard working. Super smart and understands a client’s needs. Jo has deep market relationships and superb networks. She sets the benchmark for Search in the recruitment industry. I would never hesitate to recommend Jo Sweetland to anyone. A delight to work with BUT more importantly brings the best results."

Matthew Jeffery

Head of UKI Recruitment | EY

“Working with Green Park made this important and potentially challenging appointment process smooth and easy to navigate. The recruitment professionals that they assigned to the project communicated consistently and articulately with the variety of different stakeholders involved in the process; they were sensitive but did not steer away from being honest about the difficult realities involved in this recruitment campaign which resulted in expectations being expertly managed and trust being embedded. I would highly recommend Green Park for senior executive search campaigns, especially in the culture and creative industry.”

Charlotte Cowan

Head of People & Culture | Shakespeare's Globe