Recruitment for the public sector and interest organizations
We understand the unique demands of the public sector. From municipalities to government agencies, we help find leaders who can navigate complexity, political considerations, and high standards for professionalism and accountability.
The public sector requires leaders who can deliver professional quality, make transparent decisions, and provide direction in organizations where demands are many and the stakeholder landscape is complex.
We help municipalities, institutions, and special interest organizations identify leaders who can ensure operations, development, and accountability - and who thrive in the public context.
What makes us different
- Analysis – Interviews with executive management, leaders, and the hiring committee. Clarification of strategic goals, culture, and political considerations. Identification of professional and personal competency requirements.
- Search – Search in external networks and public leadership circles. Identification of candidates with documented experience from public organizations. Screening for professionalism, accountability, and cultural fit.
- Advertising – Management of advertising in relevant channels. Secure and correct communication in a public context. Guidance on transparency requirements and processes.
- Selection – Structured interviews. Relevant case studies focusing on operations, collaboration, and citizen/user value. Thorough reference and background checks.
- The Final Stage – Presentation of candidates. Advisory support for the decision-making process with executive management, leaders, and the hiring committee. Onboarding and follow-up.
Long-term support and a satisfaction guarantee
We follow up after the placement to ensure that both the candidate and the organization have a successful start.
Reliable expertise
Our advice is professional, thorough, and expert-driven – from start to finish.
Analysis and preparation
We work through a structured analysis of the organization, its culture, and its challenges.
Experienced senior partners
Our consultants have many years of experience with leadership positions in the public sector.
Focus on diversity
We actively work with diversity in the candidate selection process.
Discretion as a standard
We always work under an NDA and handle sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
- Directors for municipalities and regions
- Executive Directors in health, education, and social services
- Managing Directors for special interest organizations
- Department Directors and heads of state institutions
- Board and committee positions in self-governing institutions
- Specialized leaders in politically governed organizations
Personal commitment throughout the process
Every organization has its own culture, its own challenges, and its own mandate. We adapt the process to find the leader who can succeed in your specific reality.
Collaboration based on integrity and propriety
We work with full confidentiality and with respect for both the organization and the candidates. Our goal is not the fastest solution – but the right one.
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Interim Management
Experienced interim leaders ready in 1-2 weeks for acute situations, transformations and transition periods.
Examples from Practice
Recruitment of a director for a municipal institution
A municipal institution was facing major operational and cultural challenges. We conducted a deep analysis of the organization's needs and identified a leader with solid experience from the public sector. The result was a director who quickly established direction, stability, and increased employee well-being.
Leadership recruitment in a special interest organization
A special interest organization needed a leader who could balance professional strength, political understanding, and a member-oriented focus. We found a profile with documented experience in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and ensuring clear communication. The organization subsequently experienced significantly better alignment between strategy, operations, and member services.
Head of department recruitment in a state entity
A state institution wanted to strengthen both its management level and its governance. We identified a candidate with a strong understanding of public administration and a documented ability to create structure and progress in complex environments. The candidate is still in the role and has improved both processes and collaborative interfaces.
What clients say
Efter et godt planlagt forløb med Holmgaard Management, hvor virksomhedens aktuelle situation kom i centrum, endte vi med at få præsenteret flere dygtige kandidater der var meget præcist castet til at udfylde stillingen gennem forskellige tilgange. Vi fik dermed synliggjort hvilken profil der for os var den helt rigtige, og stillingen blev besat af den helt rigtige kandidat.
Kristoffer Wendelboe Jensen, CEO
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