Leadership journeys, expertly navigated

Starfish was created to change the world through human talent – and we know that change must be driven by the right leaders. In close collaboration with our clients, we bring professional skill, expertise, and fierce commitment to the search for tomorrow’s most influential leaders, wherever they are working now.

Life is changing at speed. Starfish is here to navigate this unpredictable age by staying ahead of the curve and thinking flexibly. We view our UK markets as part of a broader global affairs context and use our awareness to anticipate the demands placed on leaders across all environments. The world presents an overwhelming spectrum of challenges and developments; in an age of polarised debate, we don’t shy away from the difficult issues in our search for people who will benefit both society and the economy.

With offices across the UK we offer a broad regional overview of our markets and richer, inclusive connections to the strongest global leaders at home and beyond. Whether it’s senior leadership talent, non-executive directors or interim managers you need, we can help find the right person to carry your organisation through change and into a strong and resilient tomorrow.

We’re immersed in the issues our clients tackle and are well known for our respect for their work and our specialist sector knowledge. We’re accountable for the advice we give and offer clear options for appointing the best, not the most predictable.

WHAT WE DO

We provide senior executive search, board practice and interim appointments that create tipping points for modern, high performing leadership teams. Our focus is on change, and on creating and developing effective executive and non-executive leadership teams. We help clients bring together people and teams with complementary backgrounds, insights and experiences. As trusted partners to an increasingly broad range of clients, our recruitment advice is balanced and based on intelligence and insight.

Latest Roles

The Heart of England Forest

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Trustee

Closing date: Friday 20th June 2025

Martingale Foundation

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Chair

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025

Tenovus

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Chief Executive

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025

The Solicitors’ Charity

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Chair

Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025

Manchester City Council

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Assistant Director, Housing Development

Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025

Health Foundation

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Governors

Closing date: Monday 9th June 2025

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