Charity Recruitment Services

Matchmakers for changemakers

Charisma Charity Recruitment specialises in supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations to improve their impact through purposeful placements.

Our approach

Looking for your next leader, board member, fundraiser, or finance manager? We've got you.

Charisma is one of the UK's leading recruitment consultancies working with charities and not-for-profit organisations. Founded in 2002, we've built our understanding of the sector from the ground up, helping small social enterprises with a handful of people through to national charities with hundreds of employees.

Our approach is a partnership: values-led, tailored to the assignment, and intentionally inclusive. We invest time to understand and represent your organisation credibly, and we deliver a fair, equitable, and dignified experience for every candidate, whatever the outcome.

The word "passion" gets thrown around way too freely these days. But you can't work in the charity and not-for-profit sector without it. We genuinely care about the work you're doing, so we offer a free consultation.

Once we know what you need right now and in the longer term, we can plan a way forward. We also know that every pound spent on recruitment is a pound not spent on your mission, which is why we keep our overheads lean and our fees fair, so you get senior-led, high-calibre search without paying City agency prices for it.

Book your free consultation today.

How we work

No two projects are the same, which is what makes this job so interesting. What you need depends on your organisation, your ethos and your situation.

Your consultant, start to finish. Your assignment stays with one experienced consultant, from first briefing to final offer. It's never handed down to a junior researcher, so you get consistent expertise and informed decisions throughout.
Research, not recycled databases. We combine proactive headhunting with market mapping and our national network, casting the net wider than traditional advertising to reach people who aren't actively looking, as well as those who are.
Inclusive by design, not by accident. We reduce barriers, advise on inclusive processes and apply structured techniques to minimise unconscious bias, so your shortlist reflects the full breadth of talent available to you.

The result is research-led search, strong candidate care and transparent communication, all designed to protect your organisation and the integrity of the appointment.

What we do

Senior appointments

Board appointments

Team recruitment

Interim appointments

Why Charisma?

Sector expertise

With more than 20 years of sector specific experience, we bring an unparalleled understanding of the unique challenges, complexities, and opportunities within the charity and not for profit landscape. Every member of our consultant team has first-hand experience working in the sector, enabling them to apply their extensive subject matter expertise and authentic insight to every partnership.

Extensive network

Our highly experienced Talent Managers deliver proactive, precision-driven talent acquisition by combining expert headhunting with the reach of our national candidate database. Leveraging our extensive networks, we cast the net far wider than traditional recruitment methods, enabling us to identify, approach, and engage high calibre talent, including those not actively looking for new opportunities.

Candidate care

We prioritise the candidate journey, ensuring personalised support and communication, and a positive experience, regardless of the outcome of their application.

Senior led recruitment

You will have direct access to your lead Consultant, ensuring you receive personalised and responsive support at every stage of the recruitment process. Your assignment will be handled by an experienced specialist, and never passed down to a junior researcher, so you benefit from consistent expertise, informed decision making, and a high quality service throughout.

Ethical recruitment practices

We are committed to honest, transparent recruitment. We only put forward candidates who are a genuine fit for your organisation and the role. Our recruitment processes are built to uphold our own values while fully aligning with yours, ensuring every stage reflects a shared commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Outcomes focused

We have been doing this since 2002, and we are proud to maintain an 84% repeat and recommendation client portfolio and have a 100% success rate placing exclusive appointments.