Welcome to
Innovative and inclusive executive recruitment for an evolving world.
Welcome to
Innovative and inclusive executive recruitment for an evolving world.
Who We Are
Challenging the diversity status quo for senior appointments
We are the specialist arm of McLean, focused on providing outstanding executive recruitment of commercial, functional and technical leaders across the UK and beyond. We have established an enviable reputation in the technology and innovation space, where public and commercially funded organisations work alongside others to deliver transformational change and economic and social impact – with diversity at the heart of everything we do.
McLean Public in numbers
Years of McLean Advisory providing executive recruitment
Of our appointments are diverse
Of our work is repeat business
Our Services
Full spectrum executive recruitment expertise
As part of the broader McLean family, McLean Public offers access to unrivalled diverse networks across the commercial, public and the Third Sector combined with a unique bespoke partnership approach with our clients.
- Executive Search
- Executive Interim
- Board Practice
- Coaching & Advisory

Executive Search
We identify, source, assess and secure talent from across both the commercial and public sectors by utilising and leveraging our diverse networks. From the outset we work closely with our clients as trusted advisors to ensure a compelling narrative is taken to the market. Each assignment is creative, bespoke and delivered within a true partnership approach.

Executive Interim
We provide senior experts and leaders for roles across our sectors to provide the skills and experience our clients need to deliver the agenda ahead – through a truly tailored and bespoke approach to the market.

Board Practice
Our commitment to levelling up the playing field for senior appointments extends all the way to the boardroom. We engage with our diverse and broad networks who can bring new and inclusive perspectives as Chairs, NEDs Trustees, Committee members and advisors.

Coaching & Advisory
Working closely with our clients as a trusted and strategic partner, our team can also provide coaching and advisory services. This is underpinned by our diversity, culture and ethics expertise which also provides a bespoke EDI offer supporting public sector organisations to become more equitable, diverse and inclusive through data-rich auditing, strategic advice and training.

Executive Search
We identify, source, assess and secure talent from across both the commercial and public sectors by utilising and leveraging our diverse networks. From the outset we work closely with our clients as trusted advisors to ensure a compelling narrative is taken to the market. Each assignment is creative, bespoke and delivered within a true partnership approach.

Executive Interim
We provide senior experts and leaders for roles across our sectors to provide the skills and experience our clients need to deliver the agenda ahead – through a truly tailored and bespoke approach to the market.

Board Practice
Our commitment to levelling up the playing field for senior appointments extends all the way to the boardroom. We engage with our diverse and broad networks who can bring new and inclusive perspectives as Chairs, NEDs Trustees, Committee members and advisors.

Coaching & Advisory
Working closely with our clients as a trusted and strategic partner, our team can also provide coaching and advisory services. This is underpinned by our diversity, culture and ethics expertise which also provides a bespoke EDI offer supporting public sector organisations to become more equitable, diverse and inclusive through data-rich auditing, strategic advice and training.



A fresh and dedicated approach to levelling the playing field for senior hires specifically in the government and public enterprise sector has been long overdue.
Jonathan Swain
Managing Director & Founder
Our Clients
Some of our most recent clients


















Our recent appointments
Director (Placeshaping)
IMPOWER Consulting
Chief Product Officer
Innovate UK
Chair
Jersey Appointments Commission
Non-Executive Director
Manufacturing Technology Centre
Chair
Manufacturing Technology Centre
Director of Public Protection
Westminster City Council
Director of Corporate Services
Historic England
Technical Services Director
Satellite Applications Catapult
Chief Executive
London Borough of Lambeth
Chief Executive
Eastleigh Council
Director of HR
London & Partners
Director of Financial Intelligence Unit
Government of Jersey
Director of HR
Ploughshare
Chief Operating Officer
Notting Hill Genesis
Director of Communities
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Our Approach
One size certainly does not fit all
For too long, executive recruitment in the government, public enterprise and innovation space has been process-led and ‘one size fits all’. McLean Public’s approach turns that on its head – candidates and clients come first, and each assignment is truly bespoke.
Beyond the ‘usual suspects’
Of all appointments are female
Of all appointments are Global Majority
Of all board or trustee appointments are diverse
Beyond the ‘usual suspects’
Of all appointments are female
Of all appointments are Global Majority
Of all board or trustee appointments are diverse
Our partners and associated organisations
McLean Public is proud to be a associated with such progressive sector leaders. Should you be interested in partnering with us on our journey please get in touch below.







Proud members of the McLean family
The McLean Partnership’s clients are well placed to find solutions for societies biggest challenges, whether that’s the transition to clean energy or the drive to lower the cost of healthcare in emerging markets. Since 2006, the McLean Partnership has been finding and capturing the imagination of great leaders, subject matter experts and creative thinkers: the people who make positive change happen – across all sectors.