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Dovetail & Slate Executive

Executive Search

Senior appointments deserve more than a database search. We lead discreet, research-driven searches for board and executive roles across education, healthcare, government, housing and the charity sector — permanent and interim.

How we help

Board & Non-Executive

Chair, NED and trustee appointments for boards in education, health, housing and the third sector.

Interim Leadership

Senior interim cover at pace — turnaround, transformation and maternity or vacancy gaps.

Permanent Executive

CEO, Principal, Director and C-suite search, run as a discreet, research-led process.

Example assignments

Illustrative examples of the kind of mandates we run. These are demo entries, not real assignments or clients.

Permanent

Director of Finance

Further Education group · South West

Interim

Interim Director of Estates

NHS Trust · North West

Permanent

Chief Operating Officer

Multi-Academy Trust · Yorkshire

Board

Non-Executive Director

Housing association · Greater London

Our process

1

Scope

We meet the board, agree the brief, success measures and timetable.

2

Research

Mapped long-list built from original research, not a database dip.

3

Assess

Structured interviews, referencing and values fit against the brief.

4

Appoint

Shortlist, panel support, offer management and onboarding.

Talk to us in confidence

Every search starts with a conversation about your organisation, your board and the challenge ahead.

Contact the executive team