Cadence Partners

Cadence Partners is an executive search, consulting and advisory firm that works with organisations in the social impact sector, including charities, social enterprises, membership bodies and philanthropic foundations. Its stated purpose is to create a more equitable, just and representative society, and it focuses on building more diverse and inclusive leadership.

Its services are executive search, board recruitment, interim leadership and consultancy. Board work covers assessment process design, appointments and support, while its equity, diversity and inclusion consultancy helps boards and leadership teams embed equity across strategy, transformation, governance and culture.

Clients range from national charities to community start-ups, foundations and creative institutions, in the UK and beyond. The firm describes itself as a small team of consultants, researchers and collaborators.