A poorly recruited executive in the public sector blocks strategic projects, demotivates teams and wastes public funds. Archetype has been recruiting Management, Communication and Development profiles for the Belgian public sector for 30 years.
The challenges of recruitment in the public sector
The Belgian public sector struggles to attract executive profiles capable of leading digital transformations, managing complex stakeholders and modernising services. Recruiting a Director General, a Director of Communication or a Head of Development who accepts the constraints of the public framework while bringing a performance-driven dynamic requires a tailored approach. An executive position left vacant for months paralyses entire programmes and impacts service delivery to citizens.
Our sector expertise – public sector
Archetype evaluates each candidate on their ability to navigate an institutional environment, unite multidisciplinary teams and lead projects in compliance with public procedures. We assess leadership, diplomacy and the ability to deliver results within a constrained framework. Our Human Capital approach verifies alignment between the candidate’s values and the public service mission.
Public sector profiles we headhunt
- Director General / Secretary General
- Director of Communication / Spokesperson
- Director of Development / Public Business Development
- Territorial / Institutional Marketing Director
- Chief of Staff / Programme Director
A presence in the public sector across Belgium
Archetype operates from Brussels, headquarters of Belgian and European institutions. We cover Namur (capital of Wallonia), Ghent and Antwerp for Flemish administrations. Our network spans Flanders, Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region, with a precise understanding of regional political and institutional challenges.