Frazer Thouard

Frazer has dedicated his 17+ year career in executive search to supporting public sector clients in finding the most talented leaders to serve and represent communities in local authorities across the UK.

Frazer is passionate and active in supporting our commitment to increasing diversity of leadership in public services. Supporting individuals from underrepresented groups, he participates in several talent programs to elevate these candidates into senior roles in Local Government. He works closely with many organisations and partners to support a broad array of talent initiatives, such as working with the Upon Programme to support aspiring DCSs, UNIFY & Leadership Now! to support future Housing leaders, ADEPT to support their Leadership Development Programme for aspiring Place Directors, and the BAME Planners Association to support planners from underrepresented groups into more senior roles.

“I firmly believe that you do not need to have done the job before to be successful in the future – nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing first-time Directors, Executive Directors, and Chief Executives thrive in their new roles and I spend a lot of my time helping to develop and appoint leaders of the future – this is what inspires me to do what I do every day.”

Frazer has a breadth and depth of knowledge and is always happy to share and discuss with customers and candidates – whether it is how to shape effective recruitment strategies, providing valuable insights on role structures and salaries, understanding the state of the candidate market before a hiring process begins or offering advice to those seeking career support – he is available to help through the contact details below.