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HR professionals play a vital role in shaping organisational culture, fostering diversity, and driving employee engagement. Our specialised recruitment consultants excel in connecting you with experts in human resources, diversity and inclusion, talent management, and organisational development.

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People Strategy With Purpose

In values-led organisations, HR leaders do more than manage teams. They shape cultures that drive social change. They understand that when purpose-driven professionals feel supported, recognised, and aligned with their organisation’s mission, the result is deeper engagement, stronger performance, and greater community impact.

Recruiting for HR, People, Culture, and DEI roles in the not-for-profit sector requires a distinct approach. It’s not just about technical capability, it’s about finding individuals who can balance compassion with commercial acumen, and who know how to embed purpose into every aspect of people strategy. These leaders create environments where values are lived, not just stated, and where people thrive because they believe in the work they do.

Our Expertise

At Prospectus, we’ve spent nearly 70 years helping purpose-led organisations build people functions that amplify their impact. We recruit across the full HR spectrum, from strategic leadership roles like Chief People Officers and DEI Directors, to specialists in L&D, employee engagement, workforce planning, and more.

Our candidates bring more than expertise. They understand the unique motivations of professionals in charities, education, membership bodies, and public services, and they know how to build inclusive, high-performing cultures that reflect those values. Whether you’re launching a new people function, transforming an existing team, or seeking leadership that can drive change, we’ll work in partnership with you to find professionals who combine mission alignment with operational excellence.

Recent Track Record

  • Director of Human Resources – Natural Resource Governance Institute
  • Head of Human Resources – Cochrane
  • Interim Head of Human Resources – WWF UK
  • Head of Human Resources – The Postal Museum
  • Global Human Resources Lead – International Budget Partnership
  • Head of People and Operations – Citizens Advice Barnet
  • Director of Finance and People – Become
  • Head of People – Bridges Outcomes Partnerships
  • People Director – Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
  • Head of People and Culture – Mental Health Innovations
  • Director of People and Organisational Development – Dementia UK
  • Director of People and Organisational Development – Together
  • Human Resources and Organisational Development Manager – Henry Smith Charity
  • Human Resources Business Partner – Plan UK
  • Human Resources Advisor – FOUR PAWS UK
  • Human Resources Manager – National Children’s Bureau
  • Human Resources Administrator (Temporary) – Birkbeck, University of London
  • Human Resources Administrator – Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts
  • Human Resources Assistant – Turn2Us
  • People Manager (Temporary) – Your Place
  • Human Resources Manager – The Chancery Lane Project
  • Human Resources Officer – Kinship
  • Human Resources and Operations Officer – Dementia UK
  • People Officer – SSAFA
  • Internal Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead – Arts Council England
  • HR Manager (People, Diversity and Culture) – Influence Map
  • Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion – Royal Academy of Engineering
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager – Terrence Higgins Trust
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant – WWF UK
  • Senior Gender Equality Advisor – Save the Children International
  • Gender Equality Advisor – Plan UK
  • Inclusion Advisory Officer – Business in the Community
  • Chief Executive – Diversity Role Models
  • Programme Equality Advisor – Concern Worldwide
  • Head of Equality Strategy – Citizens Advice

Areas we cover

Chief Executive

Digital

Finance

Grant Making

Marketing & Communcations

Operational

HR, Culture & Diversity

Policy 

Trustees

Arts & Culture

Business for Good

Education

Environment and Sustainability

Frontline

Membership

Public Sector

Trusts and Foundations

Team

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Citizens UK

Job #194694

Head of People and Culture

  • Location: London (hybrid)
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #194694
  • Salary: £60,774 per annum (plus £3,472 London weighting)
  • Closing Date: 10 May 2026 23:59:59
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Citizens UK, the UK’s largest and most effective people‑powered alliance, to appoint a Head of People & Culture. Citizens UK brings communities and institutions together to win change […]
Closing Date: 10 May 2026 23:59:59
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