Executive Search

A leading executive search practice for the charity, non-profit and third sector, sourcing talent from the UK and internationally. We are experts in appointing talent from all parts of the economy to Chief Executive and leadership positions within charities, NGOs, social enterprises and responsible businesses.

Executive Search for the charity sector

Whether you are looking to recruit your charity CEO, interim charity CEO or to your wider director and leadership team, our expert charity Executive Search consultants can help.

Prospectus brings a deep commitment to building inclusive organisations. We are passionate about diversity, equity and contributing to solutions that drive impact and change.

Last year 30% of our Chief Executive and leadership appointments were Black and People of Colour and 60% were female. In addition, 38% of our appointments brought experience from outside the not for profit sector, from organisations as diverse as Nintendo, Deloitte and British Gas.

Our approach to Executive Search recruitment

A high-quality executive search process is inclusive, collaborative, creative and well-resourced. Our experienced research and consultancy team offer expert insights into the challenges and opportunities across the sectors, and the leadership requirements needed to address them, gained through their networks, trustee roles and careers inside and outside the sector.

We typically appoint 120 leadership positions each year, with 75% of our appointments coming directly from our proactive search and headhunt.

We pride ourselves on building long term, high quality relationships resulting in 82% of our appointments being in place after two years.


What does a Search Consultant do?

There are many myths surrounding the Executive Search Process and particularly while budgets are tight you may wonder whether the cost is really worthwhile. Or in fact, how exactly a search consultant can help your organisation.

Anna Gardet, one of our Principal Consultants, with 15 years of experience in executive search in the not-for-profit sector, explains away some of the misconceptions of a search consultant’s role and how we can support you to source top-tier talent to lead successful, high-impact outcomes for your organisation and your beneficiaries.

Team

Anna Mandl

Principal Consultant – Executive Search (UK)

Lottie Wihl

Head of Executive Search & Board Appointments

Example appointments

Diversity, equity and inclusion statistics: June 2022 – May 2023

Our impact is through people.

Prospectus brings a deep commitment to building inclusive organisations. We are passionate about equity and contributing to solutions that drive impact and change society for the better.

We acknowledge the key role we have as recruiters and advisors in building boards and executive teams. To this end, we will challenge and champion what diversity, equity and inclusion means in the context of a search. In effort to offer more transparency to how we perform, and challenge ourselves to do better, we are publishing our statistics.

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