SJ Leatherdale
Partner
work
11 - 13 Hanover Square
London
W1S 1JJ
S-J Leatherdale joined Odgers Interim in July 2006; she is a Partner in the Education & Health Practice and is based in the London office. She works closely with colleagues in the search practice to provide a comprehensive recruitment service in : Education; Early Years, Primary & Secondary, International Language Schools, Examining Boards /Awarding Bodies, Regulatory Bodies, Skill Councils, Children, Youth & Adults Social Care sectors. She is also involved extensively within the Safeguarding & Leaving Care arena as well as Fostering / Adoption, Learning Disabilities and the SEN policy.
In Health, where SJ leads the team, she manages the appointments of interim executives and clinical directors, who build capacity in acute trusts, primary care trusts, regulatory bodies, independent providers and public health.
The demands of both these diverse “sector” markets are varied ranging from the provision of Education Partners, Skills specialists to Commissioners and S-J recruits across the full range of corporate/functional roles as well as Programme, Project, Strategic Managers/Directors.
S-J has fifteeen years commercial recruitment experience across a variety of sectors including financial services. S-J started her career in the UK before moving overseas to work in Hong Kong and across Asia Pacific. On returning to London, S-J broadened her recruitment skills by taking on a Human Resources role in Local Government before being tempted back into recruitment by Odgers Berndtson.
S-J grew up in Tokyo and was educated at the International School of the Sacred Heart. She gained a full tennis scholarship in West Palm Beach Community College, USA. In 2011 – S-J joined the Child Protection Safeguarding Committee for the Lawn Tennis Association. She has a good command of Japanese and considers oriental culture to be a big part of her life. S-J’s other interests include a continued passion for sport, travel and for current affairs.
Sectors
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Education
The education landscape is complex. As a rapidly changing and often high profile area, this market sector requires our constant attention if we are to make the most of changes in policy and structure to increase the volume and enhance the variety of work we win. Education is a diverse and expanding market with national and international coverage.
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Healthcare
The evolution of healthcare continues to provide challenges for organisations across the public and private spectrum. Both sectors need to increase their capacity to hire individuals who recognise the need to focus on delivery whilst adding value.
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Local Government
Local Authorities are some of the largest, most complex organisations in the United Kingdom.With a client base that includes every community in the country, they provide a range of vital services that have a tremendous impact upon our everyday lives.
Functions
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Board & CEO
As world-class organisations grapple with the global challenges of the 21st century, it is their leaders that define success.
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Corporate Communications
Chief executives are recognising the importance of strengthening and protecting corporate reputation and the vital role played by corporate communications in doing this.
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Financial Management
As the role of the finance function in corporate decision-making becomes ever-increasingly important, so the demands on finance leaders are rising.
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Human Resources
HR has become a commercial business partnering role; finding candidates who can make a genuine contribution to the organisation is paramount to a successful appointment.
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IT Management
Today's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) play a vital role in the creation of the firm's strategic plan and in articulating how technology can enable business strategies.
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Legal
The law plays an increasing role in business life today; corporate and practicing lawyers at the height of their profession are hard to attract.
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Sales & Marketing
Finding quality sales and marketing people who will really deliver for your organisation is all about uncovering what’s behind the personal pitch.
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Procurement & Supply Chain
Odgers Interim are leaders in interim procurement and interim supply chain appointments. As the demand for specialist procurement & supply chain expertise increases our practice recognises the need for an international network of interim managers.
I have worked closely with SJ over the past two years, and she has demonstrated a real gift for understanding our personnel needs and finding highly experienced people to assist on key projects. SJ is completely professional and reliable and a pleasure to work with.
