Public Sector, Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Recruitment Agency
in France

Our recruitment agency, specialising in the Public Sector and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE), supports organisations with a public-interest mission in recruiting managers and executives. We meet permanent, fixed-term, temporary and interim management needs, from support functions through to senior leadership, combining talent identification, assessment and in-depth knowledge of these environments.

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In France, the public sector and SSE are among the markets facing the greatest recruitment pressures. According to France Travail, nearly one in two recruitment projects in public administration and education was considered difficult in 2023 (47.5%), a finding echoed in Deloitte’s “Public Sector & HR” analysis. Limited employer appeal, retirements and a shortage of purpose-driven professionals make recruitment in the public sector and SSE particularly demanding.

Morgan Philips supports public-sector organisations, associations, foundations and SSE organisations in identifying talent who genuinely share their commitment.

Beyond technical skills, we assess behavioural fit and familiarity with sector-specific practices. Our consultants provide an impartial assessment of all three dimensions to secure every hire.

Our Public Sector & SSE recruitment expertise

Our recruitment agency, specialising in the public sector and SSE, combines digital tools, targeted headhunting and in-depth knowledge of sector challenges to save you time and support sound hiring decisions. In practice, our approach is based on:

A direct search approach to reach scarce, hard-to-find professionals who do not respond to traditional job advertisements.
Introducing candidates to your culture and values, which is essential in a sector where commitment to the mission matters as much as skills.
Tailored solutions, from permanent recruitment to interim management, adapted to your status—public body, association or cooperative—and your constraints.
A rigorous assessment of behavioural fit to identify long-term employees who can fully embrace your organisation’s mission.

OUR HEADHUNTERS

Headhunters dedicated to the Public Sector and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)

Our headhunters specialising in the Public Sector and SSE put people at the heart of their approach. Their mission is to identify professionals who will share your commitment over the long term and deliver sustainable solutions for your organisation, from operational managers to executive committee members.

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Our Public Sector & SSE recruitment expertise: the organisations we support

Our recruitment agency works with all types of organisations pursuing a public-interest mission:

Associations, foundations, federations and NGOs
Higher education and research institutions
Healthcare and social care organisations
Joint employer-employee bodies and chambers of commerce and industry
Social cooperatives and organisations operating in the social and solidarity economy
Central government departments, ministries, national agencies, public offices, EPICs, EPAs, EPFs, EPTs, SEMs, SPLs, unions, national funds, GIPs and GIEs

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Roles filled by our Public Sector & SSE recruitment agency

Management

General Management, Finance Management, Marketing & Communication Management, HR & Legal Management, …

Facility
Management

Directors of MECS (Social and Educational Care Centers), FAM (Medical Accommodation Facilities), EHPAD (Elderly Care Facilities), SESSAD (specialised Home Care, …

Program Development & Fundraising

Program Managers, Project Officers, Donation and Philanthropy Specialists, Legacy Management, …

Network Animation & Advocacy

Membership Relationship Managers, Territorial Coordinators, Lobbyists, Advocacy Managers, …

Support Functions

Specific Department Managers, HR, Finance, Accounting and Management, IT, Technical, Quality, Legal, Marketing and Communication, General Services, Procurement, …

Territorial Planning & Project Management

Land Development, Project Planning, Urban Planning and Management, Project Management (Rehabilitation, Renewal, Urban Construction), Technical Monitoring and Operation, …

Asset Management

Territorial Management, Maintenance and Preservation, Green Spaces, Civil Engineering and Infrastructure, Water Management, Sanitation, Waste Management, …

SustainableDevelopment

Ecological and Energy Transition, Circular Economy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), …

Education

specialised Teachers, School Directors, Program Managers, Vocational Integration Advisors, …

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7 reasons to choose our recruitment agency specialising in the Public Sector & Social and Solidarity Economy

01.

In-depth knowledge of the non-profit sector’s practices

Associations, foundations, health and social care institutions, central government departments and joint employer-employee bodies: each organisation has its own legal status, budgetary constraints and governance culture. Our consultants adapt to this context from their very first discussion with your teams.

02.

Targeted sourcing of scarce, purpose-driven professionals

Heads of institutions, programme managers and regional development experts combine technical expertise with commitment to a meaningful mission, making them rarely available on the open market. Our direct search approach enables us to identify them even when they are not actively looking for a new role.

03.

A pool of qualified professionals across the sector’s roles

Our candidate database covers the sector’s entire value chain, including institution management, fundraising, network coordination, regional planning and support functions. This breadth enables us to quickly present professionals who already understand the sector’s regulatory and social requirements.

04.

A thorough understanding of sector-specific challenges

Understanding the difference between an ESAT, a MECS or a SESSAD, or between a SEM and an EPIC, requires genuine expertise. Our knowledge of these legal structures and operating frameworks enables us to assess every candidate accurately and reassure professionals accustomed to dealing with people who understand their environment.

05.

Ongoing engagement with the sector’s talent

Changes in funding models, evolving expectations around social impact and the environmental transition of local authorities: we monitor these issues closely and regularly engage with sector experts, even when they are not actively looking for a new role.

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Insight into the recruitment pressures facing each type of organisation

Associations, healthcare institutions, public-sector bodies and SSE cooperatives: recruitment needs and remuneration constraints vary considerably according to an organisation’s status and funding model. Our network enables us to compare practices and advise clients on their employer positioning.

07.

Job advertisement formats tailored to candidate expectations in the sector

For roles where commitment matters as much as technical expertise, how the organisation’s mission is presented makes all the difference. We use a range of job advertisement formats, including video, to showcase your mission and inspire candidates to join you.

Would you like to benchmark a salary against the public sector and SSE market? Our salary calculator provides a reliable reference point in just a few clicks. It is a useful tool for setting an offer or validating a salary scale before recruiting.

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Let’s discuss your Public Sector & SSE recruitment needs

Do you have a role to fill in the public sector, voluntary sector or SSE? Let’s discuss your challenges. Our specialist Public Sector & SSE consultants offer an initial, no-obligation consultation and work with you to develop the recruitment strategy best suited to your organisation.

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Over 3500 recruitments worldwide each year.

In France, our recruitment consultant teams operate in over 30 sectors:

FAQ: a specialist recruitment agency serving public-sector organisations and social and solidarity economy organisations

Which recruitment agency should you choose for the public sector and SSE in France?

Recruiting for impact-driven organisations requires an agency with a thorough understanding of public-interest and non-profit practices. Morgan Philips specialises in identifying purpose-driven talent for the Public Sector and Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) throughout France. Our consultants combine innovative headhunting methods with in-depth assessment of behavioural competencies (soft skills) to ensure that candidates are fully aligned with your institutional or organisational culture.

What types of public and quasi-public organisations do you recruit for?

Our specialist division supports a wide range of French institutional organisations. We work with central government departments, ministries, national agencies and public bodies such as EPICs, EPAs, EPFs, EPTs, SEMs and SPLs. We also recruit managers and executives for joint employer-employee bodies, national funds, public-interest groups (GIPs) and healthcare organisations.

Do you support associations, foundations and NGOs with their recruitment?

Yes, associations and foundations are a major pillar of our SSE expertise. We help associations, federations and NGOs professionalise their leadership and operational teams. Our recruiters secure key hires in fundraising—including corporate giving, donations and legacies—advocacy, network coordination and programme management, both in France and internationally.

Which health and social care roles do you recruit candidates for?

To address the management challenges facing care and support organisations, we recruit specialist directors and managers for health and social care institutions. Our vacancies and search assignments cover leadership positions in organisations such as EHPADs, FAMs, MECSs, SESSADs, MASs and ESATs, as well as all cross-functional support roles, including HR, finance, accounting, quality and legal.

How does Morgan Philips meet urgent interim management needs in the public sector?

Reorganisations, the environmental transition and urgent management situations have a major impact on public-sector and social-purpose organisations. Through Morgan Philips Interim Management, we can deploy operational managers and executives within days to lead complex transformations, turn around an organisation or ensure service continuity while complying with the sector’s budgetary and regulatory constraints.

Which areas do you cover in regional planning and the environmental transition?

We support the regional transformation of public-sector organisations and purpose-driven businesses by recruiting experts in project ownership, urban planning, property development and asset management. We also meet growing demand for expertise in sustainable development, the circular economy, the energy transition and CSR strategies within local authorities and social cooperatives.

Our specialist brands supporting your Public Sector & SSE recruitment

Executive
Search

Chief Executive Officer, Head of Institution, HR & Legal Director, Chief Financial Officer—these roles shape your organisation’s governance and long-term sustainability. Our Executive Search team directly identifies and approaches leaders capable of delivering your vision, often outside traditional recruitment channels. This service is designed for senior leadership and executive committee appointments.

Interim Management

Reorganising an institution, urgently replacing the head of an organisation or leading a transformation during an ongoing programme: these situations require operational leadership from day one. Our interim managers make an immediate impact, securing assignments under tight deadlines in both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations.

Specialised recruitment

Programme managers, fundraising officers, department heads and quality managers: our consultants cover the sector’s core permanent recruitment needs, from operational positions to experienced management roles. This brand supports your long-term recruitment needs when a role requires full integration into your teams.

Temporary
placement

Short-term support in health and social care institutions, cover for support functions and temporary needs arising from peaks in activity: our specialist temporary staffing service enables you to strengthen your teams quickly with professionals already familiar with the sector’s requirements.

Freelance
placement

For a one-off sustainable development consultancy assignment, an organisational audit or project management support, engaging an independent expert provides greater agility without a long-term commitment. This brand is designed for targeted support needs and assignments with a defined timeframe.

Sourcing &
Outsourced Recruitment (RPO)

Opening a new institution, scaling up a team following a call for projects or managing high-volume recruitment linked to a regional reorganisation: when multiple needs arise simultaneously, partially or fully outsourcing the process absorbs the workload without tying up your internal HR teams.