APUC - Executive and Senior Specialist Search and Associated Recruitment Services (PFB1048 AP)
Eden Scott Leading Provider
Executive Search and Senior Specialist Recruitment
Helping Universities and Colleges Attract Exceptional Leadership Talent
Eden Scott is proud to be an approved supplier on the APUC - Executive and Senior Specialist Search and Associated Recruitment Services (PFB1048 AP) Framework.
Through the framework, we support universities, colleges and participating organisations to recruit exceptional leaders and specialist professionals who can deliver strategic impact, inspire teams and shape future success.
We have been appointed to:
- Lot 2: Executive Search (North) - Supporting the recruitment of senior leaders, executives and board-level appointments.
- Lot 4: Senior Specialist Search (North) - Supporting the recruitment of specialist and hard-to-fill positions requiring targeted search and market engagement.
Why Eden Scott?
Finding the right senior hire requires more than advertising a vacancy. Successful executive and specialist recruitment is about identifying talent, engaging passive candidates, understanding organisational culture and assessing leadership capability.
Our Executive Search team has built a strong reputation for delivering successful appointments across Scotland and the wider UK, helping organisations secure leaders who create measurable impact.
Experience Recruiting for Complex Organisations
We regularly support organisations operating within highly regulated and stakeholder-rich environments where leadership capability is fundamental to organisational success. This includes experience working alongside:
- NHS organisations
- Housing associations
- Charities and third-sector organisations
- Public bodies
- Purpose-led organisations
- Commercial organisations undergoing transformation and growth
Executive Search Expertise
Eden Scott's Executive Search team specialises in the recruitment of senior leaders and board-level professionals.
Our experience includes appointments such as:
- Chief Executive Officers
- Executive Directors
- Non-Executive Directors
- Chairs
- Heads of Service
- Director-level appointments
- Senior operational leaders
- Strategic programme and transformation leaders
We understand that these appointments often require a proactive search approach, engaging candidates who are unlikely to be actively applying for roles but possess the experience and leadership qualities required for success.
The Eden Scott Approach
We undertake targeted market research to identify relevant talent pools and understand candidate availability, motivations and sector trends.
Executive Search and Candidate Engagement
Using our networks, research capabilities and proactive search methodology, we approach and engage high-calibre professionals across Scotland, the UK and beyond.
Assessment and Shortlisting
Candidates are assessed against agreed criteria, leadership competencies and organisational values, ensuring a strong match in both capability and culture.
Appointment and Onboarding Support
We remain involved throughout the recruitment process, supporting stakeholders and candidates through offer management and onboarding.
A Commitment to Quality and Inclusion
We believe the strongest organisations are built through inclusive recruitment practices.
Our approach is designed to:
- Promote diversity of thought and experience
- Encourage broad and representative candidate pools
- Deliver fair and transparent recruitment processes
- Support long-term organisational success
- Enhance candidate experience throughout the process
Services Available Through the Framework
Executive Search
For senior leadership, board-level and executive appointments.
Senior Specialist Recruitment
For niche, specialist and difficult-to-fill positions requiring targeted attraction and search methodologies.
Additional Support
We can also provide:
- Talent mapping
- Market intelligence
- Salary benchmarking
- Recruitment campaign design
- Assessment support
- Candidate attraction consultancy
Whether you are appointing a Chief Executive, recruiting a specialist professional or planning future leadership hires, our team is ready to support you through the APUC framework.
We provide executive search and senior specialist recruitment services, helping organisations appoint senior leaders, executives and hard-to-fill specialists.
Typical appointments include Chief Executives, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Chairs, Heads of Service, senior managers and specialist professionals.
Executive search is a proactive recruitment approach that identifies and engages high-calibre candidates, including individuals who may not be actively seeking a new role.
Executive search provides access to a wider and often higher-quality talent pool, improving the likelihood of securing exceptional candidates for critical appointments.
Eden Scott combines executive search expertise, extensive experience delivering senior appointments and a deep understanding of recruiting within complex, stakeholder-rich organisations across Scotland and the wider UK.
Yes. We regularly manage confidential and commercially sensitive recruitment campaigns, ensuring discretion throughout the process.
