3x Directors and 1x Manager engaged to undertake roles in Government Relations, Innovation, Marketing & Communications and Quality & Risk.
The Brief
An organisation on violence prevention engaged Future Leadership to partner in a search for three senior Directors in 2021 and 2022 for an additional Manager.
A briefing was provided with the CEO and Future Leadership lead consultants, David Baber and Kate Wheeler, to understand the organisational design, changes and themes of capacity building, strengthening connections with members and preparing for growth.
The Director, Government Relations, Policy & Impact (2021) will be responsible for providing advice, support and input to governments, decision-makers and policy processes to influence public policy, systems and institutions to drive societal-level change.
The Director, Innovation (2021) will be responsible for the delivery of projects and campaigns relating to new and emerging primary prevention practices and interventions, to be implemented at a large scale.
The Director, Marketing & Communications (2021) will be responsible for advancing and ensuring consistent application of the communication strategy and the impactful delivery of key messages via all channels including traditional media, digital channels and corporate communications. The aim is to have all structural and role changes in place by early 2022.
The Manager, Quality Risk & Compliance (2022) will be responsible for organisation follows all legislative requirements and risk and compliance policies.
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Candidates supported every year
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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
The focus of the search relied upon Future Leadership’s extensive proprietary databases and research, however an online advertising campaign was launched targeting high calibre candidates with relevant experience gained in NFP organisations, government, health, community services, and education.
Longlist reports of potential candidates for each role were provided and discussed. The organisation selected four candidates for each Director role for panel interview. The Manager role involved sending high calibre candidates across for calibration with the CEO.
The Outcome
Reference checks were undertaken for all preferred candidates resulting in the following appointments:
- Director Government Relations, Policy & Impact
- Director of Innovation
- Director of Marketing & Communications
- Manager, Quality Risk and Compliance
