GCA: Senior Public Sector Recruitment

Senior Public Sector Recruitment Built on Experience

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is an approved supplier on the Government Commercial Agency’s RM6394 Executive & Non-Executive Search framework, supporting senior and executive appointments across the Civil Service, NHS and wider public sector.

We combine specialist executive search expertise with extensive public sector knowledge, helping organisations identify and engage experienced leaders for critical appointments.

Senior Leadership Recruitment Across the Public Sector

We support organisations in identifying experienced leaders who can provide strategic direction, strengthen organisational performance and deliver positive outcomes across essential public services.

Our recruitment covers:

Civil Service

Senior leadership appointments at Grade 6, SCS1 Deputy Director and SCS2 Director level, or equivalent.

NHS

Senior clinical, professional, consultancy and corporate leadership positions, including AfC Bands 8a–9, senior medical appointments and VSM / Executive Director-level roles.

Wider Public Sector

Senior management and executive appointments from Principal Officer and Assistant Director through to Corporate Director, Strategic Director and Executive Director level, or equivalent.

Why Staffline?

Executive Search Expertise- Our specialist team has extensive experience identifying and engaging senior leaders for complex and business-critical appointments.
Public Sector Knowledge- We understand the structures, governance requirements and leadership challenges facing public sector organisations, allowing us to deliver a search process aligned with each organisation's needs.
Access to Leadership Talent- Our established professional networks allow us to reach experienced leaders beyond the active candidate market, including individuals who may not be responding to traditional advertising.
A Trusted Recruitment Partner- We support organisations across the public sector with a professional, transparent and carefully managed recruitment process from initial brief through to appointment.

Where We Deliver

Our senior public sector recruitment capability spans a broad range of professional disciplines, including:

Executive & Corporate Leadership
Finance & Commercial
Human Resources & People
Digital & Technology
Transformation & Change
Operations
Governance & Risk
Policy & Strategy
Clinical & Healthcare Leadership
Specialist Professional Functions

Every search is shaped around the organisation, the role and the leadership capability required.

Our Approach

We keep senior recruitment focused, thorough and straightforward.

Define – understanding the organisation, strategic priorities, culture and requirements of the appointment.
Search – mapping the market and proactively identifying relevant senior leadership talent.
Engage – approaching and assessing prospective candidates with discretion and professionalism.
Deliver – presenting a high-quality shortlist supported by clear candidate insight.
Support – providing guidance throughout selection, appointment and offer stages.

Our focus is not simply on filling a vacancy. It is on identifying leadership capability that can make a lasting impact.

Speak to Our Executive Search Team

Whether you are planning an upcoming senior appointment, looking to strengthen your leadership team or would like to understand how the RM6394 framework can support your organisation, speak to our specialist team.