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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

HR and People – Senior Level
HR and People – Officer and Manager Level
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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

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Trustees

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Trusts and Foundations

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Catherine Bunting

Associate Director – Charity Core

George Cook

Recruitment Consultant

Shannon Sanderson

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Steven Fraser

Principal Consultant

Case Studies

Elrha

Role: Interim HR Manager

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Role: Interim Head of People & Operations

Spread a Smile UK

Multiple Roles

Relief International

Role: Global Human Resources Director

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Recruitment Officer

Location: Remote
Type: Temporary
Job #195219
Salary: £19.73 per hour + holiday (£36,004 salaried equivalent)
Closing Soon: 28 Jun 2026 23:59:59

Location: Remote Contract: Temporary, 3 months Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days) Salary: £19.73 p/h + holiday (£36,004 salaried equivalent) Prospectus are delighted to be supporting an international charity in their […]

Closing Soon: 28 Jun 2026 23:59:59