Non – Executive Search
We enhance leadership using strategic insight.
Our purpose is simple: we are here to advise and support people and organisations to realise their potential so that together we can impact lives and communities for the better. We aim to deliver exceptional results for our clients through commitment to excellence on every step of the recruitment journey.
Leaders in non-executive search

Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) play a pivotal role in providing independent oversight, strategic guidance and critical thinking to an organisation’s Board.

At Livingston James, we specialise in identifying and recruiting professionals who bring a wealth of experience, objectivity and expertise, to elevate and shape your organisational governance and performance, whilst also helping to ensure complete clarity of vision and purpose. NEDs can also take on ambassadorial roles to foster connections and spur growth.

We will work in partnership with you to attract and assess the market’s leading NEDs; professionals who can transform your business, drive growth and empower the senior leadership team to make a difference.

In partnership with a global professional services firm, we created a community and event series – The NED Forum – with the core purpose of creating an environment where current and aspirant NEDs can gather to learn, share insights and network with each other.

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Famous for excellence.

Our dynamic team has experience advising in a wide range of industries and sectors.  We have led and developed businesses from board level, managing people and processes across countless specialisms and geographies. We can bring a unique perspective to your business needs.

Recent Case Studies...

Appointing two pivotal senior leadership roles for Albyn School

Glasgow 2026 Case study: Appointing the Executive team to deliver a new kind of games.

Protected: Stewart-Buchanan Gauges Case Study: Supporting a fellow employee-owned business with leadership succession

J.W. Filshill Case Study: Advising a Scottish headquartered wholesale business to embrace technological advancements and maintain its position as a market leader

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GROUP CEO

JAMIE LIVINGSTON

At Livingston James, an unwavering focus on the impact of our appointments is at the heart of everything we do.  We work in partnership with our clients and candidates to bring together leadership teams that transform organisations and careers for the better. 

Jamie Livingston

Together we achieve more.

Livingston James Group comprises two bespoke sub brands: Livingston James – our executive search and leadership advisory practice, and Rutherford Cross – our specialist finance recruitment practice. This wider group structure complements our robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access our deep-rooted network and expertise.

Contact Our Executive Search Specialists

We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.

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Forth Ports is seeking a strategic and passionate Group Head of Health and Safety to provide visible leadership across a complex, multi-site operation, ensuring best-in-class standards in safety, risk and compliance. You will influence at Executive and Board level, champion a culture of continuous improvement, and play a key role in supporting ongoing growth and transformation across the business.

Livingston James Continues Partnership with Forth Ports to Appoint New Group Head of Health and Safety

Forth Ports is seeking a strategic and passionate Group Head of Health and Safety to provide visible leadership across a complex, multi-site operation, ensuring best-in-class standards in safety, risk and compliance. You will influence at Executive and Board level, champion a culture of continuous improvement, and play a key role in supporting ongoing growth and transformation across the business.