Conducting an Executive Search to appoint an Executive Director providing leadership for the delivery of high quality strategic functions.
The Brief
Future Leadership was approached by the organisation to embark on a national search for their next Executive Director / CEO. Reporting to the Chair, the Executive Director is a newly created role providing leadership for the delivery of high quality strategic functions that enable the organisation to achieve its goals that allows disadvantaged individuals to access justice.
The Executive Director requires a strong understanding of the role of the legal sector and justice systems at both state and federal levels, with strong senior communication skills and a demonstrated ability to influence change and law reform. As well as demonstrated experience in the rigorous and transparent oversight and management of funding.
An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is necessary.
Candidate net Promote Score
Future Leadership combines truly personalised relationships with innovative technology solutions to ensure an approachable and efficient process for all our Net Promoter Score across clients, successful candidates and unsuccessful candidates is well above industry standard.
Candidates supported every year
We maintain genuine relationships with past candidates and continue to support them with leadership solutions long term, after they land their role.
Senior Women Appointed since 2002
Over half of the executive search assignments undertaken by our team have resulted in the appointment of outstanding female or LGBTQI+ leaders to high profile roles.
Candidate Retention Rate for 12 months since 2002
Our thorough briefing process and ability to engage passive candidates mean that we go to great lengths to find the right person for the role – long term!
The Process
We offered the advantage of a highly experienced team who have supported justice, social services and government sector organisations in the attraction of high calibre talent locally and internationally. A broad range of Executive Director executive searches over a 20-year period have given the firm deep and enduring relationships with current and emerging leaders.
An initial briefing was attended by the Future Leadership consultant and CEOs of two states to identify the specific nuances of the position scope and responsibilities and the desired profile of the successful appointee.
An online advertising campaign was undertaken along with review of our extensive candidate database.
The Outcome
A longlist of 10 potential candidates was presented to the Selection Panel. Six (6) candidates were selected for interview. Following the interview process, the successful candidate was appointed to the role.
