The right leader can be the difference between stagnation and groundbreaking success. But how do you consistently identify individuals who can drive growth, foster positive change, and align with your unique vision?

Selwood Housing provides local, affordable homes in the South West. They develop, manage, and maintain over 7,000 quality, affordable homes for rent and shared ownership, and aim to build an additional 1,700 new homes by 2034 to help address the housing crisis. As a Charity, Selwood reinvests all surpluses back into new homes, existing properties, and community support services, benefiting local people and those in housing need. They are seeking a Non-Executive Director (NED) to join their Board.

On Tuesday 24 June, Moon Executive Search joined the University of Bristol Business School to co-host the latest instalment of The Thought Leaders Series – a programme that brings together senior leaders, researchers, and change-makers to explore some of today’s most pressing global issues.

For over 30 years, Second Step has been putting mental health first, helping people and communities in the South West to build brighter futures. They work actively within the mental health, homelessness and complex needs sectors, supporting individuals with common mental health concerns and severe needs.

Just as a New Moon signals a time for setting intentions, we've spent a quarter-century helping great leaders embark on new chapters and achieve their ambitions. Here's to 25 more years of continued growth and exciting opportunities!

St Margaret’s Hospice Care is a community-funded Charity in Somerset, supporting adults of all ages who face a life-limiting illness or require end-of-life care. They have been an integral part of the Somerset community for over four decades, providing compassionate and specialised palliative care, free of charge, to patients and their families when it matters most.

The Sun takes centre stage, and the Moon is at its most elusive.

A bit like us, really – you might not always see us, but for 25 years, we’ve been quietly working behind the scenes, connecting Great Leaders with Great Opportunities. We're always here, ready to shine when you need us most!

On 17 June 2025, Moon Executive Search, in collaboration with VWV, Narrow Quay HR, and Circle2Success, hosted the second NED Leadership Lab – an exclusive gathering of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), Chairs, and Trustees.

Wiltshire and Swindon Sport (WASP), one of Sport England's 43 Active Partnerships, is looking for a dedicated Operations Director to help drive their mission of creating a more active nation. WASP is committed to transforming lives in Wiltshire and Swindon by making physical activity accessible to everyone.

Founded in 1824, the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) began as a social and intellectual hub for Bath's citizens. After a quiet period in the 20th century, the BRLSI was revitalised in the early 1990s. Today, it's a thriving organisation with nearly 900 members, hosting over 120 world-class lectures annually across diverse subjects. It also boasts what is likely the city's largest museum collection and a significant historic library.

On June 18th, Moon Executive Search will join the South West’s leading tech minds at the Tech South West Digital Conference 2025 in Exeter. We’re proud to co-host a crucial session on Governance and Risk – Staying Ahead: Risk, Compliance, and Boardroom Responsibility for Non-Executive Directors.

I never set out to build just another Executive Search firm.

I started Moon because I believed there was a better, more personal way to connect leaders with opportunities and, in turn, connect businesses with the communities they serve.

As Moon was founded in June 2000, the Moon Team gathered this week to mark the moment. Our founding Directors Vanessa Moon and Brian Frost, and other members of the team shared their favourite memories and a few things we’re especially proud of from our time at Moon. The team presented Vanessa and Brian with a ceremonial plaque as we celebrated our journey together.

Our client, a successful and expanding SME operating in the B2B consumer products sector, is seeking a new MD to run their operation (single site). Their client base is blue-chip with long-term contracts.

Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) are champions of the local non-profit sector. They have supported the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector for over 25 years – helping create a connected, inclusive and thriving community for all.

Home-Start is a community network that supports families with young children going through challenging times. It’s well documented that a happy and secure childhood helps children to achieve their full potential. Home-Start UK is a national Charity, consisting of 180 independent organisations which support families within their community. Home-Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire (HSBSG) has been supporting local families for over 30 years. This community-rooted organisation aims to make a lasting impact on children’s development and improve family wellbeing.

Our client, a specialist business in the manufacturing industry, is strengthening their position within technical product markets. As part of these growth plans, they’re seeking a Sales & Marketing Director to work closely with the Managing Director. The role is highly commercial, requiring a strategic thinker who can drive high-value product sales, oversee lead generation and build strong routes to product specification across the UK and global markets.

Come with us as we celebrate 25 in business and 25 years of “opening doors” at Moon Executive Search.

Aardman is an employee-owned, independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award-winning studio. Its work spans feature films, series, commercials, games and interactive entertainment. Aardman’s brands are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised, and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy, and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms, and live experiences around the world.

The West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) is a charity and the Active Partnership for the West of England, covering Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Their vision is to inspire active lives, creating the conditions wherever possible to help everyone move more. Their mission is to establish the conditions for long-term change, enabling more people to be physically active, inclusive for all.