Laura Key
Director - Executive & Board Appointments
At Trinity House Group, we specialise in connecting purpose-led organisations with exceptional finance talent, from CFO/COFOs to Qualified and Part-qualified Professionals. Whether you are scaling your leadership team, navigating a period of transformation, or seeking short-term expertise to manage a critical transition, our dedicated Non-Profit & Public Sector division is here to support you.
With a national reach and a combined 50-year recruitment expertise, we deliver finance professionals who bring not only technical excellence but also a deep commitment to your mission. We partner with education providers, charities, membership bodies, social housing providers, and government-linked organisations to ensure each appointment drives long-term, meaningful impact.
Led by Director, Laura Key and Business Director, Matt Sweeney, our team has an in-depth understanding of the non-profit and public sector landscape. We appreciate the nuances of recruiting within values-driven environments and the critical importance of cultural alignment. Outside of work, all our consultants are actively involved in the non-profit and education sectors on a voluntary basis from mentoring students to running employment skills sessions.
From Finance Directors and CFOs to Project Accountants and Finance Business Partners, we support clients with both urgent interim placements and strategic permanent hires.
We take time to understand your organisation’s goals, culture, and challenges. Our thorough and proactive process enables us to present talent that’s not only technically capable but aligned with your values and vision.
We’ve proudly partnered with a diverse range of clients including universities, colleges, central government initiatives, charities, and MATs. Whether filling a single post or building an entire team, our results speak for themselves.
Director - Executive & Board Appointments
Laura has 15 years experience appointing senior finance and board-level executives. Her sweet spot is identifying leadership talent for both private and public sector clients and has a deep and wide network within the NED and Chairman space. She has a particular passion for challenging search campaigns where there is a requirement to think differently in order to find a solution. Outside work Laura loves international travel, posh nosh and supporting her local community.
Business Director – Non-profit & Public Sector – Interim
Matt Sweeney heads our Non-profit & Public Sector interim division, with a focus that spans the entire UK. With over 10 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for driving positive change within the non-profit and public sectors.
Having successfully led numerous high-impact projects, Matt has built strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. His deep understanding of the recruitment landscape, combined with his strategic vision, will be invaluable as we continue to support our clients in achieving their goals and making a meaningful impact.
Outside of work, Matt stays busy juggling life with his 18-month-old son, Arnie, and his energetic golden retriever, Teddy.
At Trinity House Board Practice, we work in partnership with our clients to understand their vision and requirements; formulating a bespoke search campaign in order to identify and engage with the very best talent. We are able to support with all board appointments, whether executive or non-executive.
At Trinity House Technology & Transformation we work in partnership with our clients to understand their end goal when hiring change professionals, as well as the organisational culture and key stakeholders.
Trinity House Finance works with a wide range of organisations to appoint newly-qualified accountants through to senior finance leadership roles across the UK. As a result of our deep functional expertise and exceptional networks, we have a strong track record of delivering outstanding talent.
