Charity Team Recruitment

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Finding you the right people at the right time

Charisma supports you to build your team across all departments of your charity or not-for-profit organisation

Team recruitment

Your people are your biggest asset. When you’re building your team, it’s vital you find candidates who not only match the experience and skills you need, but also fit in with your work culture, ethos, and values.

We take the stress out of recruitment (as well as the workload) by pairing your organisation with a specialist consultant. Our team has worked with charities and non-profits for over twenty years, so we know how to make progress at pace, without compromising on quality.

We always start by getting to know you. Once we know what the organisation needs, and sometimes we even help you work that out, your dedicated consultant will develop a plan to find you the best possible candidate matches for your needs. We apply our executive search techniques, including database engagement, headhunting, and candidate vetting to secure highly relevant candidates to help your organisation reach even greater heights - get in touch for a free consultation.

Behind every great mission is a great team - the people who keep the wheels turning and the work moving. We’ve been securing incredible candidates for charities and not-for-profits nearly two decades, but if pushed, here are a few of our favourite recent examples:

Doorstep Library – Fundraising Manager
The Leprosy Mission International - Global HR Senior Officer
London City Mission - Executive Assistant
World Vision - Head of Marketing and Communications
Spurgeons - Head of Finance
Rich Mix – Head of Finance
Christians Against Poverty - Philanthropy Lead
Keswick Ministries - Volunteers Manager
British Film Institute - Procurement Manager
Petsavers (BSAVA) – Fundraising Manager
Blind Veterans UK - HR Advisor
PACT – Prison Advice and Care Trust - Senior Manager (Major Gifts)
One Small Thing - Finance Assistant
Midlands Air Ambulance – Executive Assistant
Dogs for Good – Head of Volunteering
Veterans Outreach – Families and Carers Outreach
St Martin in the Fields - Trust and Foundations Manager
Southmead Hospital Charity – Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships Manager
Smallpeice Trust – Partnerships Manager

Could your organisation be next on this list? Get in touch to start a no-obligation conversation.

Case studies

Leprosy Mission

Society of Genealogists

Dravet Syndrome UK

World Vision UK

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.