Dovetail & Slate

About Dovetail & Slate

Dovetail & Slate - Connecting people with purpose across the UK's public sector. Who we are We're one of the fastest-growing recruitment specialists in education and public services. And we're driven by something bigger than placements. We believe the public sector needs more than quick fixes. It needs partners who understand what's at stake. Who recognise that every role, whether it's a teacher, a social worker, a housing officer or a healthcare professional, shapes communities and changes lives. That's why we built Dovetail & Slate differently. What we do We work across the entire public sector landscape. Education (Primary, Secondary, Further Education, Higher Education, Support, Independent Schools and Prison Education). Health and social care. Central and local government. Housing. The roles that matter most. Our approach? Fast, yes. But never at the expense of quality. We deliver high-calibre candidates on tight turnarounds because disruption to learners, patients and communities isn't acceptable. And we stay involved, from initial interview right through to placement completion and beyond. How we do it Honesty and integrity aren't just values we talk about. They're how we operate. Every conversation. Every placement. Every relationship. We partner with experienced leaders across schools, hospitals, local authorities and housing providers. We listen. We learn what makes their organisations tick. And we find people who don't just fill roles but make an impact. Our candidates and results speak for themselves. Because when you're transparent about what you do and how you do it, outcomes follow. Whether you're looking for your next role or searching for exceptional talent, let's talk: dovetailslate.co.uk Because great teams start with great people.