News and Events

Navigating the CEO Journey: From Accidental to Adaptive Leadership in the Charity Sector

Starfish is dedicated to supporting leaders at every stage of their journey and we know that one of the hardest steps is how to go about finding the right opportunity, and what to expect when you get your first chief executive role. We are pleased to be running a webinar for our new Aspiring Chief Executives programme: 

The changing role of digital leadership

Among the shifting sands of local government reorganisation, Rosalind Lambert feels there is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for digital change if the sector is ready to embrace it

Starfish Search and City CV presents: From Ordinary to Extraordinary – Perfect Your NED CV

Are you ready to advance your journey as a Non-Executive Director? Join our exclusive masterclass and learn how to craft a CV that captures the attention of board recruiters and sets you apart from the competition.

Charity Non-Executive: State of the Market Update

The Starfish Board Practice produces topical, insight-led reviews from time to time on a range of different subjects. Our ‘state of the market’ updates aim to share insights that guide thinking for organisations considering securing new non-executives, and for individuals thinking about securing a non-executive appointment on a charity board.

Starfish are on the Search for a New Assistant Consultant

We’re looking for new colleagues who can bring experience of working in a service-delivery environment or who want to use professional experience gained in another setting to develop into a leading recruiter of the future. As Assistant Consultant, you can expect to play a vital role supporting and co-ordinating all aspects of successful assignment delivery, from scheduling to candidate liaison, search support and helping with new bid preparation.

Starfish Search and PPMA Webinar: Embrace your Imposter Recap

On a mission to tackle imposter syndrome in the workplace, our recent Embrace Your Impostor webinar with our partners at CityCV, brought together a highly insightful session, led by Victoria McLean, CEO and Founder of CityCV.

Starfish Search and City CV presents: Elevate your NED LinkedIn Profile

With over 1 billion users in 200 countries, LinkedIn is the #1 social media site for hiring professionals. An incredible 97% of headhunters use LinkedIn as their primary candidate source, even more so for senior hires.

Top Talent: Housing

The recent publication of the ‘Securing the Future of England’s Council Housing’ report has inspired us to acknowledge the up-and-coming housing professionals across the country who are working tirelessly to prevent homelessness, transform housing services, deliver new homes and maintain them. We are proud to recognise the housing directors of the future.

Starfish Sessions with Matin Miah

On this month’s edition of Starfish Sessions, Lorraine Payne sits down with Matin Miah, Regeneration & Development Specialist to discuss balancing an interim career in the public sector alongside running a successful food and restaurant business, the lessons that he learned and what he would do differently with hindsight.