About Us
Creating Change by Connecting People with Purpose
Redefining Recruitment
Prospectus has spent almost 70 years supporting the not‑for‑profit sector by connecting purpose‑driven organisations with talented people. Guided by community and collaboration, we deliver trusted, inclusive recruitment, executive search, temporary staffing, and strategic advertising services that strengthen organisations and support positive change across society.
We’re more than a recruitment agency.
We’re a force for good.
As the UK’s first recruitment agency to be accredited with B Corp status, a certification we’ve proudly held for 10 years, we meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
A decade as a certified B Corp has elevated our purpose by providing focus and uniting our team to pursue shared goals that go above and beyond recruitment.
Focused on measurable impact.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Prospectus we understand our leadership role as recruiters and advisors in building diverse and inclusive organisations, and will challenge and champion diversity and inclusion at all levels both externally and internally.
Our Placed Candidates:
10%
Identified as being from the LGBTQ+ Community
27%
From the Global Majority
5%
Declared a Disability
62%
Female
Our way of working
Values That Define Us
Our foundation rests on three core principles: Community, Collaboration, and Trust. Find out more about what this means for our clients and candidates below.
Collaboration
Essential to Prospectus’ culture and our success is our non-commission salary policy. This means our consultants genuinely collaborate to the benefit of clients and candidates alike, sharing their knowledge, experience and extensive individual networks across the not-for-profit, public and private sectors.
Community
Our people are what makes our recruitment agency successful. Our team members are motivated by the opportunity to learn every day, to drive their own careers and development and by their belief in their power to impact the amazing organisations that we work with across the charity and not-for-profit sector.
Trust
We are a certified B Corp, a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. We are legally required to consider the impact of our decisions on our workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. We are using business as a force for good.
Putting People First in Every Process
AI tools are now becoming standard for most businesses, including in recruitment. At Prospectus, we use AI selectively to support administrative efficiency, but human judgement remains at the centre of every decision.
Every candidate is reviewed by an experienced consultant, all tools operate within secure, ringfenced systems, and we review any tool we use for fairness, bias, and UK GDPR compliance. Learn what our AI approach means for you, whether you’re looking for your next role or your next hire, and how we keep our processes clear, fair, and protected.
The people who make it happen
Meet the Team
Our people are what make us successful. Our team members are motivated by the opportunity to learn every day, to drive their own careers and development and by their belief in their power to create change across the sector.
Building a better future together
Why Sustainability Matters to Us
Sustainability at Prospectus means being authentic. It means we don’t greenwash our emissions, we’re transparent about the challenges we face, and above all else, we’re doing this because we truly want to protect our planet and ensure a better future for everyone.
Collaboration that makes a difference
Partnerships That Create Impact
We believe meaningful change happens when organisations work together, which is why we partner with organisations and initiatives across the not‑for‑profit sector to combine our knowledge and resources. Built on trust and shared values, these collaborations help amplify impact, strengthen the sector and drive positive change in communities.
