Navigating a new cultural environment
There is an ever-growing pressure on government services. The long shadow of the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, the Ukraine war, the green agenda, and ministerial pressures are just some of the challenges faced by the sector.
And then there’s the challenge of recruiting and retaining talent. Government needs the best people to deliver increasingly complex services in an environment of constrained resources, from security clearances to less competitive salaries and slower hiring processes.
But we like to focus on the positives. With challenge comes opportunity – new departments, new skills, digital innovation, and a focus on cross-sector collaboration.
Where does MLC come in?
We recruit mid- to senior-level professionals across various interim roles, including finance, procurement, transformation, change, and program management.
From single, specialist appointments to solve niche problems to designing multi-disciplinary teams for complex program discovery and delivery, we are the go-to source for high-impact hires.
Specialisms
Our Central Government team recruits mid- to senior-level professionals for interim, permanent, and project roles.
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 programs. Our flexible project solutions package provides access to teams of two to twenty pre-vetted associates to support strategic change initiatives or bring in specialized, value-adding skills.
You tell us your brief, budget, and timeframes. We deliver your change collective.
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.
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.
CHALLENGING BIAS
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.
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