We are highly experienced in delivering executive search assignments to fill senior, high-profile hard-to-recruit roles.
The Resourcing Solution is a specialist recruitment service within North Yorkshire Council, comprising a team of over 56 recruitment consultants and assessors. Within this, our dedicated Executive Search team focuses exclusively on proactive search campaigns for senior-level appointments.
We have a strong track record of successfully identifying and securing candidates for roles at Executive Director level (including Non-Executive Directors), Assistant Director and Head of Service level.
Who We Work With
Our clients include local authorities such as Durham County Council, City of York Council, Gateshead Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, and Doncaster Council, as well as the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, South Yorkshire Pensions Authority and Tyne and Wear Pension Fund. We also support organisations across a wider geographical area, including Cornwall, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire.
Beyond local government, we work with partners such as North Yorkshire Police and Fire Service, Nottingham Police, and commercial organisations including NY Highways, Align Property Partners and the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO). Our expertise spans appointments at the most senior level, including Chief Executives, Corporate Directors, Chairs and Non-Executive Directors.
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“Just to say thank you again for all your support in appointing and your hard work to help me turn around the shortlisting and assessments quickly throughout the campaign for the Director of Governance. To say from closing date to two and a half weeks we have a members appointment panel convened, and an appointment made is quite brilliant."
Helen Whiting - Chief Human Resources and Support Services Officer. City of York Council
Our Approach
Our executive search service is fully tailored to your organisation’s specific requirements. We work alongside your internal expertise to provide a professional, flexible and comprehensive recruitment solution.
The team is led by Penny Keatings, who brings over 30 years’ experience in executive search and selection across both the public and private sectors. Penny oversees each assignment, supported by a team of experienced consultants with extensive sector knowledge.
Using established networks, market mapping and targeted search strategies, we identify and engage high-calibre candidates locally, regionally and nationally, leaving no stone unturned.
What We Offer
Our executive search service can be tailored to provide as much or as little support as you require. Our offer includes:
- Creation of a dedicated recruitment campaign site
- Comprehensive market mapping to identify prospective candidates
- Proactive candidate engagement and outreach
- Detailed shortlisting reports with clear rationale
- Psychometric testing delivered by our in-house team
- Assessment centre design and panel support, including interview questions
We maintain open communication throughout the process, ensuring we remain responsive to your needs and able to adapt to any changes or new requirements.
Proven Results
We have an exceptionally strong track record, achieving a 98% fill rate across our executive search assignments.
Our ability to build compelling campaigns, combined with our extensive reach and proactive approach, ensures we consistently attract strong and credible candidate fields. We place both our clients and candidates at the heart of everything we do.
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“Your teams have done a great job, thank you all so much, it’s really appreciated.”
Jacqui Green, Assistant Director, HR & Organisational Development, Cumberland Council
Flexible and Cost-Effective
We offer a high-quality, end-to-end executive search service at a significantly lower cost than traditional executive search firms. Our fees are designed to deliver excellent value for money, with flexible options to suit your budget and requirements.
You can choose a fully managed service, from initial brief through to final appointment—or a lighter-touch approach where we support specific stages of your recruitment process.
Sector Expertise
As part of a local authority, we have a deep understanding of the public sector and its recruitment challenges. We have extensive experience recruiting across all directorates, including:
- Adult Social Care
- Children’s Services
- Environment and Place
- Community Development
- Corporate Resources and Professional Services
- LGR roles
We also support recruitment across North Yorkshire Council’s commercial entities within the Brierley Group.
Added Value
We leverage our extensive networks to promote roles widely, often at no additional cost, including through:
- Our jobs and careers platform
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Established professional networks
Where additional advertising is required, we work with trusted media partners and pass on discounted rates directly to you.
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"Just wanted to say thank you again to you for all your work and support throughout the process. The service was second to none as always!."
Gillian Taberner, Fund Director, South Yorkshire Pensions Authority
