NHS HEALTHCARE

Corporate functions include Human Resources, Operational Management, Strategy, Digital and Data, Finance, Procurement, Estates and Facilities, Business Support, and Continuing Healthcare.

Making a difference

The NHS is a lifeline to the people of the UK – not only by making healthcare accessible to all, but also through its contribution to the economy as one of the largest employers in the world.

Effective leadership is crucial to the future survival of the NHS and to patient care, with professionals from a wide range of sectors being brought in to offer fresh perspectives and make a difference.

Where does MLC come in?

We are the recruitment partner of choice for the NHS.

Through our diverse networks, we place professionals skilled at driving change and proactive in delivering positive impact.

Our approach is human, collaborating face-to-face where possible and forming relationships that bring long-term benefits for both clients and candidates.

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Specialisms

We recruit middle-management to Director-level professionals across all areas within the NHS corporate organisational structure. This includes Human Resources, Operational Management, Strategy, Digital and Data, Finance, Estates and Facilities, Business Support, and Continuing Healthcare. We specialise in interim project and programme management roles but also recruit for senior permanent positions on an exclusive, retained basis.

Human Resources

CPO, HR Director, Deputy Director
HR Business Partnering
Resourcing
Employee Relations
Medical Workforce
Learning and Organisational Development

Strategy and Operations

Chief Operating Officer
Director of Strategy/Transformation
Operational Management
Project/Programme Management
Service Improvement (NHS Trust)
ICB Strategy and Delivery

Digital and Tech

Chief Technology Officer
Head of IT
Digital Transformation
Business Analysts
Business Intelligence
Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Implementation and Optimisation

Continuing Healthcare

CHC Assessors
Clinical Leads
Health of Service
Operations Managers
Director/Transformation CHC

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Executive Assistant
Business Manager
Chief of Staff
Business Support Officer
Project Support
Corporate Governance
Trust/Board Secretary

FINANCE

CFO
Directors of Finance
Deputy CFOs/Directors
Financial Accounts
Financial Planning
Financial Management

The Change Collective

We are trailblazers for change. We design and deliver expert teams to drive transformation and change programmes. Our flexible project solutions package provides access to teams of two to twenty pre-vetted associates to support strategic change initiatives or bring niche skills to transformation, HR, digital, and procurement.

You tell us your brief, budget, and timeframes. We deliver your change collective.

Design your team

Why partner with us?

OUR PROMISE TO CLIENTS

We listen

You want a recruitment partner who listens – we hear you.

We take the time to understand the challenges you face, your ambitions for growth, and your organizational culture. With a complete understanding of your hiring needs, we go beyond existing candidate pools and build new networks of hand-picked talent.

We challenge

You want honest, expert advice – we’ll give it to you straight.

When partnering with us, we’ll challenge you to think differently, diversify, and explore new approaches to hiring. We’ll open up cross-industry opportunities, new connections, and unique partnerships that you may never have explored before.

We are your storytellers

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You want talent buy-in – we bring a career at your organisation to life.
To attract today’s best talent, a stock job ad or person spec isn’t going to cut it. Candidates need true, in-depth insight into your business – they want to know what makes your business tick, what you stand for, where you’re headed, and how they fit in. So, let’s tell them your story.

We are committed

You want a recruitment partner who cares – we’re in this for the long haul.

We build long-term relationships to nurture future talent and strengthen organisations. As a result, we choose lasting connections over short-term wins, every time. We don’t just offer a quick fix, and we don’t just fill jobs. We find talent with impact and longevity.

Why partner with us?

OUR PROMISE TO CANDIDATES

WE KNOW YOUR INDUSTRY

And we know where it’s headed. We know what skills are in demand. And we know where you’ll be an asset. Your market moves fast – but we move faster.

WE BUILD CONNECTIONS

We’ve built trusted, long-standing relationships with clients in your industry. The result: you get access to roles you won’t find on the open market.

WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK

We’ll provide open, honest feedback at every step of the recruitment process, ensuring you get the information you need, when you need it. We’ll always fight your corner – we’re not afraid of tough conversations to get you what you want.

WE’RE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL

We’re not in it for the numbers. For us, recruitment isn’t about filling jobs – it’s about building lasting relationships. You want to land the right role, so we’ll keep looking until you do.

We recruit diverse talent

We help organisations attract and retain diverse hires. Our inclusive recruitment approach ensures that you don’t just gain greater access to talent, fairer representation at the interview stage, and more informed hiring decisions – you get the best person for the job.

Discover how

JOB ADVERTS AND SPECS

Inclusive job adverts attract diverse talent. We ensure all recruitment materials use gender-neutral language, are accessible to neurodiverse candidates, are free from alienating corporate jargon, and are inclusive to people of all races, ethnicities, faiths, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

ANONYMOUS CVS

We check our biases. Every MLC consultant is trained to challenge bias – this means not only recognising bias but actively calling it out. By regularly reviewing our ED&I policy and conducting diversity monitoring, we ensure every candidate is assessed based on the value they bring.