MLC Interim Management
Experienced interim managers and executive interim leaders placed across UK public sector organisations — matched to the context, pace and risk of each assignment.
Why
"The public sector can't afford leadership gaps. Organisations in the middle of change — a merger, a crisis, a transformation — need experienced interim senior management and executive board-level leaders at the wheel immediately. That's why MLC Interim Management exists."
Healthcare
Healthcare transformation requires credibility, pace and trust.
Local Government
Local government needs leaders who can balance delivery, politics and communities.
Charity
Charities need commercial discipline without losing purpose.
Education
Education organisations face constant reform and financial pressure.
Central Government
Central government programmes demand scale, assurance and resilience.
Our Reach
What we place
How we work
Flexible deployment
Individual placements or full team augmentation, scaled to need.
Rapid mobilisation
Interim professionals available within days, not weeks.
Embedded support
Working client-side, inside your teams and your culture.
Cleared professionals
BPSS, SC and DV cleared individuals available where required.
Secure environments
We regularly deploy cleared professionals into central government, defence, law enforcement, counterterrorism, intelligence, justice and national security programmes — operating within secure and regulated environments as a matter of course.
Vetting support available via Warwickshire Police prior to deployment.
Our Team
Partner — Local Government
Steve specialises in local government interim placements with a well-established network of senior finance and transformation professionals. Clients return to Steve for his sector depth, speed of delivery and long-term partnerships.
Associate Partner — Healthcare Business Support
Tess leads interim placements across NHS business support functions, connecting healthcare organisations with experienced interim professionals who can deliver from day one.
Associate Director — Healthcare HR
Richard specialises in HR interim placements across the NHS, with deep experience matching senior workforce professionals to complex healthcare environments where people challenges are most acute.
Associate Director
Abigail brings broad interim management expertise across the public sector, helping clients through periods of significant change and operational pressure with well-matched interim talent.
Principal Consultant — Central Government Finance
Cameron specialises in central government finance interim placements, working with departments and arm's-length bodies to identify and deploy senior finance professionals in complex, high-stakes environments.
Consultant — Local Government
Harry works with local government clients to source and place interim professionals across finance, operations and change, building trusted relationships on both sides of the process.
Senior Business Coordinator
Emily supports the interim management team across candidate management, client coordination and operational processes — ensuring seamless delivery from first contact to placement.
Senior Business Coordinator
Alyssa supports the team across candidate and client coordination, keeping interim placements running smoothly from initial brief through to successful onboarding.
Associate Partner — Procurement
Vicky specialises in procurement interim placements, supporting public sector organisations with experienced professionals who can lead complex sourcing, commercial and supply chain programmes.
Principal Consultant — Education
Briar leads interim placements across the education sector, working with schools, multi-academy trusts and further education providers to find senior leaders who can deliver results quickly.
Business Manager — Healthcare NHS HR
Dan focuses on NHS HR interim placements, building strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates to match the right people to the most challenging workforce roles in the health sector.
Business Manager — Charity & Not for Profit
Annabelle specialises in the charity and not-for-profit sector, placing experienced interim managers with organisations navigating change, growth or financial challenge.
Consultant — Charity & Not for Profit
Sam works with charity and not-for-profit clients to source interim professionals across leadership, operations and finance, supporting organisations through periods of change and growth.
What candidates say
"Steve gave me excellent advice and support when I made the decision to leave my permanent post and undertake interim work. He has a complete understanding of the Local Government Finance sector and was able to secure me a placement very quickly."
Mike Jones
Interim Finance Professional — Local Government
"Steve McKenzie is by far the most proactive, professional and client-focused consultant I have had the pleasure of working with. He has honed his skill over a number of years to listen and find the optimal contracts for his clients."
Finance Professional
Local Government — Interim
Procurement routes