Society

Society is an ethical executive search firm that finds diverse and effective change-makers for charities, educational institutions and public bodies around the world. Established as a specialist practice, Society has built a reputation for managing senior appointment processes and leadership consultancy projects with precision and integrity. The firm became part of the Norman Broadbent Group in 2026, now functioning as the wider firm's Civil Society, Education, and Public Sector Practice, leveraging over 45 years of combined expertise in executive search.

Society specialises in recruitment across Higher Education, Schools and Colleges, Not-For-Profit and Public Sector organisations. The firm has successfully placed senior leaders including Heads of School, University Deans, Chief Marketing Officers, and Executive Directors across these sectors. Their work spans Chief Executive Appointments, Non-Executive Appointments, Board Search, and Interim Management and Consultancy roles, supported by Leadership Development and Research and Insight services.

With global reach across over 40 countries spanning five continents, Society operates from offices in London, Edinburgh, Knutsford, Aberdeen, Houston and New Jersey. The firm's results demonstrate their commitment to diversity and excellence, with 52 percent female appointments, 24 percent appointments from people of the Global Majority, and 61 percent of income derived from repeat clients. Clients choose Society for their specialist expertise in civil society recruitment, proven track record with leading organisations, and dedication to finding transformational leaders who drive meaningful change.