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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