Faith-Based & Christian Charity Recruitment

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A hire purpose: recruit candidates with a calling

Our experience serving faith-based organisations is unrivalled.

We preach what we practise

Faith-based organisations need recruiters who appreciate the higher purpose of your work.

Our specialist consultants have an in-depth understanding of your unique needs and can consult on legal and ethical recruitment for roles where religion is an occupational requirement.

We understand the challenges and opportunities of this area of the sector because we've worked with faith-based organisations of all sizes - local to global - for decades. We don't just work in faith as a sector; some of us live it as our daily truth.

With a track record of placements including:

Church of England – Chair of the National Safeguarding Panel
Viva - Together For Children - CEO
Archdiocese of Birmingham – Head of Safeguarding
Tearfund - Director of Partnerships and Head of Church and Supporter Engagement
International Mission to Jewish People - Director of Finance and Operations
All Nations Christian College - CEO
Church Mission Society - Fundraising and Communications Director and Trustees
Opportunity International UK - Trustees
XLP - Director of Youth Work and Director of Fundraising
Winchester Cathedral - Chapter Members
The Leprosy Mission International - Global HR Senior Officer
London City Mission - HR Advisors, Church Reps Manager and London Church Engagement Manager
World Vision - Director of Relationship Fundraising and Head of Marketing and Communications
Kids Matter - Head of Fundraising and Head of Operations
Spurgeons - Head of Finance and Fundraising Manager
Christians Against Poverty - Philanthropy Lead
Latimer Congregational Church - Pioneer Minister
Keswick Ministries - Events Manager

Could your organisation be next on this list? Get in touch to start the conversation.

Our multi-faceted campaigns encompass targeted advertising, social media marketing, proactive candidate engagement and headhunting. Your dedicated Consultant will conduct in-depth candidate screening and vetting interviews, provide insightful written candidate summaries, and our Operations Team will support all logistical administration from interview scheduling to references. We also support with any negotiations, candidate aftercare and keep in contact via structured post-appointment follow-ups to help ensure a successful transition.

As our owner and CEO Adam Stacey explains: "You could say I'm a 'card carrying Christian' because I'm a former fully accredited Baptist Union of Great Britain minister, with experience as CEO and development director for faith-based organisations.

My faith is a vital and unwavering part of my own identity. It's my moral compass, underpinning every decision I make. So, I know how crucial it is for organisations to find people who understand the importance of their faith mission."

Our wider specialist faith team comprises our Senior Consultant, Nick Thomas, who has served in church leadership as an Assistant Pastor, worked in fundraising, and was centre manager of Christians Against Poverty in Southampton. Our headhunting and talent acquisition is conducted by our practising Christian Talent Manager, Emelinah Tshelane.

If you are looking to secure your next faith-based leader or discuss wider team recruitment, please get in touch.

Case studies

Opportunity International

Church of England

London City Mission

Tearfund

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.