Introduction to Trustee Recruitment
At Prospectus, we recognise that trustees are the cornerstone of any successful charity or not-for-profit organisation. Our Charity Trustee Recruitment service is dedicated to helping you find individuals who align with your values, share your vision, and have the expertise to guide your organisation’s future. With decades of experience in the not-for-profit sector, we bring a tailored approach to trustee recruitment.
Our Approach to Trustee Recruitment
We take a personalised approach to trustee recruitment, understanding your unique needs, challenges, and goals. Our recruitment process involves a deep dive into your organisation’s mission and culture, ensuring that every candidate has both the skills and the passion to contribute meaningfully. Whether you need trustees with experience in finance, governance, advocacy, or sector-specific expertise, we provide access to a diverse network of potential candidates.
Trustee Recruitment Resources
Board member interview questions and scoring card
Need help with the interview process for your Board member recruitment?
We have example questions and a scoring card to help.
Example job descriptions for Board roles
Need help with writing job descriptions for your Board member recruitment?
Take a look at our Chair, Treasurer and Trustee job description templates here.
Trustee Recruitment Team
Anna Gardet
Principal Consultant
Borge Andreassen
Managing Director
Erica Ritchie
Project Consultant
Harjit Bola
Director of Executive Search
James Rice
Senior Project Consultant
Jane Ray
Principal Consultant
Lottie Wihl
Associate Director – Executive Search
Omar Begg
Senior Consultant
Rhys Barber
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Tammy Stewart
Project Consultant
Example appointments
The National Forest
Anne Frank Trust UK
London Marathon Foundation
Premier League Charitable Fund
Connect with a Board Recruitment Expert
Our specialist teams work with a diverse range of charities, trusts and foundations, membership bodies, universities and social enterprises to source and place exceptional candidates across the UK.
Board Recruitment Team ready to help you
Working with Prospectus was smooth and clear. They are very responsive. We had the right candidates for interview, saving us a lot of time in shortlisting
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