Our Values

Prospectus is confident of its uniqueness within the sector. We are a values based organisation, known for our commitment to the not for profit sector, for championing diversity, for the integrity and expertise of our staff and for our reasonable fees charged. Outlined below are our values:

• Not-for-Profit Sector Specialist
• Diversity and Equal Opportunities
• Non-Commission Policy for Staff
• Partnership
• Integrity & Quality
• Flexibility
• Rigorous Assessment

Not-for-Profit Sector Specialist

We work solely with the not-for-profit sector and over the years have formed working partnerships with organisations like ACEVO & NCVO. This means we've developed a thorough understanding of the issues and constraints faced by organisations in the sector. With this knowledge we are well equipped to provide staff and solutions that 'fit' our clients better. It also means we realise how important it is to be competitive and flexible in the way we charge.

Diversity and Equal Opportunities

We believe Diversity and Equal Opportunities are more than issues of compliance. They are a mark of excellence in an organisation. We are convinced that a diverse organisational or departmental workforce leads to stronger and more creative teams and institutions that are able to better understand and respond to the communities they serve. As a result we search for candidates as far and wide as clients budgets allow. And it's the reason why we're committed to developing successful partnerships with a range of organisations that support people from diverse and excluded groups into employment.

For more information please download a PDF of our Equal Opportunities Policy.

Partnership

The key to any successful relationship is partnership. We see partnership in two ways. Firstly, the commitment to the highest levels of customer care, regular liaison and the building of trust and understanding on both sides. The more we know about our clients, the better able we are to provide relevant and effective solutions. Secondly, we feel that creating partnerships with key representative bodies in the sector allows us to understand issues facing our clients.

Non-Commission Policy for Staff

We pay our consultants a competitive salary that's not reliant on commission from placements or sales targets. This creates a very different culture to that of most recruitment agencies. It encourages consultants and account managers to work in teams and to focus on the quality rather than quantity of their work. The priority of our team is to meet the clients' requirements rather than to gain maximum commission through high volume placements.

Integrity & Quality

Clients are often referred to Prospectus because of the high quality of our work. Our success is due to the calibre of staff we employ as well as our approach to recruitment. Our staff are good at their jobs because they understand and appreciate the sector - most of them have worked directly for not-for-profit organisations before joining us. Our record of placements and partnerships within the sector, demonstrate that our integrity and commitment to quality produces results.

Flexibility

It is important that our services meet the expectations and budgets of our clients. We are always more than happy to adapt our services accordingly.

Rigorous Assessment

We are highly experienced in interviewing and assessment, which enables us to get beneath the surface of candidates. We do not believe in 'padding' shortlists, and only recommend candidates who are truly right for you. We also never forget that we are acting as our client's representative, and always treat candidates fairly and with respect throughout every stage of the process.