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Civitas Recruitment

Founded in 2019 by CEO Syed Hussain, Civitas Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to serving charities and the wider not for profit community. Based in London, the firm partners with NGOs, social enterprises, foundations, membership bodies and advocacy groups to deliver mission aligned talent across functions including fundraising, campaigns and communications, policy, legal, research, finance, HR, operations and executive leadership. Civitas works in close partnership with hiring managers to refine briefs, map the market, run targeted searches, qualify candidates, coordinate interviews and support offer negotiation, acting as an extension of each client team. The agency supports permanent hiring, interim and temporary resourcing, and senior executive appointments, and is proud to report a 90 percent success rate on exclusive roles. Diversity, equity and inclusion sit at the core of its model, and Civitas only partners with not for profit clients who share these values, building balanced shortlists and widening access to talent. For candidates, Civitas provides clear guidance on CVs, interview preparation and role suitability, offers transparent feedback at every stage and supports confident decision making when evaluating opportunities. Its live vacancies highlight the breadth of work, from CEO and COO searches to directors and heads of function in campaigns and communications, specialist lawyers in immigration and human rights, policy and research leadership, bid writing and fundraising roles, and finance posts from assistant through to senior levels. Assignments span environmental, human rights, housing, international development, responsible investment and health focused charities across the UK, including on site, hybrid and remote arrangements. Clients describe the service as professional, efficient and seamless, and credit Civitas with unlocking hard to find candidates for niche roles. With sector expertise, speed and a personal, transparent approach, Civitas Recruitment helps mission driven organizations secure the people they need to create lasting social impact.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationSenior ExecutivesMarketing & CreativeLegal & Compliance

HQLondon, United Kingdom

iPeople Solutions Ltd

iPeople SC Solutions Ltd, also referenced as IPSC Recruitment Ltd, is a specialist recruitment partner focused on social work and wider social care across Children, Adults and Corporate Services. With a long standing recruitment history spanning more than 30 years and a team whose combined experience exceeds 75 years, the firm delivers UK wide talent solutions primarily to the public sector while also supporting private and third sector clients when required. The business is built on integrity, delivery excellence and first class service, prioritising the generation of quality candidates over volume. Its core specialisms include executive search and senior appointments, interim management, and the deployment of dedicated project teams to address urgent capacity and transformation needs. iPeople SC Solutions places social workers, managers and related professionals into roles such as child protection social worker, family support practitioner, supported pathways officer, visiting officer and housing administration officer, with assignments ranging from interim and contract to temp to perm and permanent appointments. The firm operates a rigorous and transparent process that begins with careful CV review, continues through thorough compliance and safeguarding checks, and culminates in targeted shortlists that save hiring managers time and cost. Known for sifting and vetting that pre assesses candidates before client submission, the team consistently produces competitive shortlists and successful appointments, even in challenging market conditions. In response to year on year budget pressures and changing demand, iPeople SC Solutions has developed fair value, sector informed solutions that support local authorities, NHS linked services, and third sector organisations through all weathers. Clients and candidates benefit from dedicated consultants and clear communication at every step, whether engaging on an executive campaign, filling an interim management gap, or mobilising a project team to stabilise services and improve outcomes for vulnerable children, adults and communities.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefensePharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyMedical Devices

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Hunter Merrifield

Merrifield Consultants is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to the not for profit community, helping charities and membership bodies hire people who care about purpose as much as performance. Headquartered at Red Lion Studios, 12 Cock Lane, London EC1A 9BU, the firm supports organizations across London and the Home Counties through a consultative, transparent approach grounded in sector insight. Its core solutions span permanent recruitment, temporary staffing and executive search, delivered by teams focused on the roles that power impact driven organizations: fundraising (including corporate partnerships, trusts and major giving), digital and technology, membership and events, office support and HR, marketing and communications, and finance and grants. Clients rely on Merrifield for market trends, salary benchmarking and role scoping, and for rapid access to immediately available temporary professionals who can provide project cover, handle peaks in activity or support during parental leave. Senior appointment briefs are run through a thorough and inclusive process that emphasizes cultural fit, stakeholder alignment and a strong candidate experience. Candidates value tailored guidance, interview preparation and honest feedback, and many are motivated by mission led careers where community and impact are central. The company champions diversity and inclusion and works to build networks that welcome people from different backgrounds, connecting them through shared purpose. Its track record is reflected in testimonials from national charities, membership bodies, museums and galleries, health research and care organizations, and professional institutes who praise both speed and quality as well as the long term performance of placed talent. Alongside day to day hiring, Merrifield shares insights through blogs and resources and makes it easy for professionals to engage via job search, job alerts and CV submission. Whether hiring a head of function, a digital specialist, a membership manager or a business support professional, Merrifield Consultants provides a reliable, values led partnership that strengthens teams and creates lasting communities.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationVisual ArtsMuseums & GalleriesFilm & Television Production

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Inclusive Boards

Inclusive Boards is a specialist executive search and leadership development firm focused on building more diverse boards and senior leadership teams across the charity, public sector, and STEM and technology arenas, as well as finance, sport, and legal regulation. As a black owned and black led organization, the company brings lived experience and deep subject matter expertise to every mandate, underpinned by research led methods, rigorous process, and wrap around care for both clients and candidates. Its active global network spans more than 60,000 senior professionals, and recent outcomes evidence meaningful impact, with over 68 percent of appointments being women, over 40 percent from minority ethnic backgrounds, and over 10 percent identifying as disabled in the last year. Inclusive Boards recruits Trustees, Non Executive Directors, Chairs, and senior executives including C level, Directors, and Heads, using a skills first approach and transparent, inclusive shortlisting. Beyond search, the firm designs and delivers ILM accredited leadership programmes and professional development initiatives, including a Women in Leadership programme, to improve succession pipelines and representation at leadership level. Its advisory and training team supports inclusive recruitment, diversity and inclusion strategy, and equality action plans through audits, reviews, and tailored workshops. The company is a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and holds Cyber Essentials certification, reflecting its commitment to quality and security. Its research portfolio, such as the Inclusive Finance report, Women in Engineering study, IB100 influential leaders list created with the Financial Times, and a Disability in Leadership toolkit, is widely referenced across the sector. Case work includes appointments and programmes for organizations such as the UK Cyber Security Council, RNIB, The National Archives, NHS trusts, sport governing bodies, and legal services regulators. Headquartered in London with an additional base in Nottingham, Inclusive Boards partners closely with clients to strengthen governance, accelerate culture change, and achieve sustainable, measurable diversity outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Macaulay Search

Macaulay Search is a specialist executive search firm that helps purpose driven, values aligned organizations make outstanding senior leadership and board appointments. Headquartered in London and working internationally, the firm focuses on charities, NGOs, foundations, and other mission based institutions with strong social, ethical, or charitable objectives. Its team operates a deliberately low volume, high engagement model in which the consultants who win the mandate personally own every stage of the process, from stakeholder scoping and market mapping to targeted outreach, assessment, and appointment support. By limiting the number of concurrent projects and maintaining rigorous attention to detail, Macaulay Search consistently delivers shortlists with multiple appointable candidates and supports clients to make successful, transformational, and lasting hires. The firm has a proven track record placing Chief Executives, Executive Directors, Secretary Generals, Board Chairs, Trustees, and functional leaders such as Chief Financial Officers and Finance and Services Directors. Recent and representative work spans organizations such as The Trussell Trust, World Vision UK, IJM UK, the International Institute for Environment and Development, Medair, CIVICUS, the Centre for Public Impact, The Economist Education Foundation, A Rocha UK, and Spurgeons, reflecting strengths across international development, civil society, education, environmental conservation, and social services. Macaulay Search emphasizes character, values alignment, and candidate care, combining thorough research with structured interviews, references, and stakeholder engagement to build diverse, high quality longlists and shortlists. For candidates, the firm advertises live opportunities and invites applications through the instructions in each role pack, ensuring a focused and transparent process. For clients, Macaulay Search offers a partner led approach designed to reduce risk, strengthen governance, and secure leaders who can deliver long term impact.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & Defense

HQFulham, United Kingdom

Union Jackson

Founded in 2009, Union Jackson is a specialist creative recruitment agency based in London that connects outstanding design and digital talent with agencies and in house teams across the UK. Drawing on first hand industry experience, the founders and team speak creative and understand the nuances of studio life, brand guardianship, and production workflows, which allows them to move quickly and match the right people to the right roles. Union Jackson recruits across permanent, freelance, and fixed term contract needs, covering concepts, branding, advertising creatives and copywriters; creative directors, art directors, graphic designers and illustrators; artworkers, layout designers, photo retouchers and prepress; DTP, PowerPoint, Prezi and Keynote specialists; digital designers, UX, UI, front end and back end developers, motion graphics; as well as studio managers, project managers, and account handlers for both print and digital. Their client base spans global networks, independent agencies, and brand side teams across sectors including media and advertising, technology, property marketing, retail and consumer goods, and charities and education. Notable relationships include leading creative networks and well known brands, alongside non profit organizations and universities, reflecting a broad but deeply creative focus. Union Jackson is known for responsiveness, accurate to brief shortlists, and the ability to supply quality freelancers at short notice, while also delivering carefully curated pipelines for permanent hires from junior artworkers through to creative directors. Candidates value transparent advice, portfolio feedback, and roles that align with skills, culture, and ambition. The team also handles the operational essentials around contracts, IR35, timesheets, invoicing, and payroll so engagements run smoothly for both sides. From its base at 85 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LT, Union Jackson continues to build long term partnerships with clients and creatives, helping teams deliver brand, campaign, product, and digital experiences at pace with dependable, high caliber talent.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsIT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Atkinson HR Consulting

Atkinson HR Consulting is a values-driven, strategic HR consultancy that partners with charities, social enterprises, students unions, NGOs, membership bodies, and other values-led organisations across the UK to help them become even better employers. The firm delivers tailored HR strategy and change projects, including organisational design, culture diagnostics, business partnering, and access to experienced interim managers when in-house capacity is stretched. Its employee relations specialists provide pragmatic advice to leaders, conduct investigations, and co-create people policies that reflect organisational values. Atkinson HR Consulting also helps clients attract and retain talent through robust pay, reward and benchmarking, and strengthens capability through learning and talent development, 360-degree feedback, and psychometrics such as Lumina Spark. The team offers inclusive, best-in-class charity executive recruitment and trustee recruitment, designing fair and transparent processes, strengthening employer brands, and focusing on outstanding candidate experience. Evidence-led and quality-focused, the consultancy uses data and insight alongside tried and tested benchmarks to deliver measurable outcomes. Recognised within the voluntary sector community, Atkinson HR Consulting is a trusted supplier to members of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and a premium partner to ACEVO, reflecting its commitment to high standards and sector-specific expertise. Whether a client is recruiting senior leaders or trustees, reshaping its people strategy, introducing fair and competitive reward frameworks, or developing managers and teams, Atkinson HR Consulting rejects one-size-fits-all approaches in favor of tailored solutions that align with client values, build inclusive cultures, and improve the employee experience. UK-based and active nationwide, the consultancy works in close partnership with leadership teams to empower long-term, sustainable results that ultimately strengthen organisational performance and impact for beneficiaries.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationCorporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationHuman Resources

HQWhaley Bridge, United Kingdom

Highbridge Resourcing

Highbridge Resourcing Ltd is a UK recruitment specialist focused exclusively on health and social care, supporting providers with reliable temporary cover, flexible contracts, and permanent hires. Based in the West Midlands and serving clients nationwide, the company works with some of the largest and most respected providers, including specialist childrens services, supported living projects, housing associations, and mental health charities, as well as private care organizations. Their expertise spans older adults care, childrens residential services, learning and physical disabilities, mental health, supported housing, and nursing. Typical roles include Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Residential Support Workers, Leaving Care 1-to-1 Support, Contact Supervisors, and Support Workers for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and emotional, social and behavioral difficulties, alongside nursing roles such as RGN, RNLD, and RMN. Clients benefit from a dedicated consultant who listens to specific requirements and responds at pace, providing fully compliant, experienced agency workers and an out of hours service for emergency shift cover. For permanent recruitment, Highbridge Resourcing advertises roles, accesses relevant job boards, searches its extensive database, headhunts, pre-screens, and presents the best matched shortlists with clear, consistent communication and competitive fees. Candidate safety and compliance are central to the process, with rigorous vetting that includes original CVs, comprehensive application packs, right to work, proof of address and National Insurance, face to face interviews, a minimum of two professional references, verification of training and qualifications, and Enhanced DBS checks renewed every 12 months where required. The firm operates a robust safer recruitment policy grounded in safeguarding, equality of opportunity, and fair treatment, applying consistent procedures and ongoing training to ensure high standards. With over 50 years of combined experience, Highbridge Resourcing delivers a responsive, personable service that balances speed, value, and quality, helping care providers maintain safe staffing levels while supporting candidates to progress into meaningful, rewarding careers across full time, part time, and ad hoc shifts.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental Conservation

HQSutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

Pearson Anderson

Pearson Anderson is a UK-based healthcare recruitment and care staffing partner focused on delivering compassionate, reliable workforce solutions to the NHS, private healthcare providers, housing associations, community hospitals, and complex needs units across the country. Headquartered in Leicester with reach across the UK and offices overseas, the company supplies nurses and support workers on temporary, permanent, and contract bases, with a strong specialism in mental health settings. Pearson Anderson invests heavily in training and compliance to protect patients and providers alike; all workers are supported by in-house trainers, MAPA preparation for mental health units, and rigorous pre-employment checks that include full CV verification, reference checks, NMC PIN validation for nurses, DBS and criminal record checks, fit-to-work documentation, and up-to-date certifications. To ensure continuity of care and responsiveness, dedicated account managers offer 24/7 support, on-site recruitment services where needed, and structured CRM-driven retention practices that prioritize regular communication with unit managers and candidates, rapid issue resolution, and clear SLAs for any additional training requirements. The firm supports UK workforce sustainability by complementing domestic hiring with the ethical recruitment of nurses from overseas for both NHS and private sector clients, aligning onboarding and pastoral support to ensure successful integration. Pearson Anderson's teams understand the clinical and behavioral demands of learning disabilities, bipolar and personality disorders, anxiety and depression, substance misuse, schizophrenia, eating disorders, self harm, and phobias, and tailor staffing to the acuity and risk profiles of each unit. In 2016, the company was awarded a national framework agreement enabling supply to over 1000 trusts nationwide, and it continues to collaborate with well known care organizations. Guided by a promise to put patients at the heart of everything they do, Pearson Anderson blends compassion in care with compliance, speed, and value.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsMilitary & DefenseEducation AdministrationFundraising

HQLeicester, United Kingdom

Network Public Sector Limited

Network Public Sector Limited is a specialist recruitment partner headquartered in Birmingham that supports public service organizations and mission led employers across the UK. As part of the Pertemps Network Group, the company focuses on connecting housing associations, local authorities, charities, and education providers with vetted professionals for permanent, contract, and temporary assignments. Its sector scope centers on social housing and the wider built environment within the public realm, the broader public sector, and nonprofit and charitable services, enabling clients to secure talent that keeps essential community services operating smoothly. Typical mandates span housing management, asset and property services, building services engineering and maintenance, development and regeneration, procurement, governance and compliance, finance, HR, and corporate functions. Clients value a consultative approach grounded in sector knowledge and robust process control, from role scoping and compliant advertising through structured selection, background and right to work checks, and onboarding supported by digital tools such as eTimesheets and ePayslips. Candidates benefit from market updates, tailored job alerts, and direct access to experienced consultants who understand the regulatory, budget, and stakeholder constraints that shape public and third sector hiring. The team delivers time sensitive interim and contract campaigns, including IR35 aware engagements, alongside permanent and senior appointments, scaling shortlists quickly through an established talent network while preserving the human touch highlighted in the firm’s insights. Visible professional affiliations and standards reflect a commitment to quality and ethical practice, and the business maintains strong community links through local initiatives such as sports sponsorship. Whether a housing provider strengthening front line tenancy services, a council delivering capital projects, a charity recruiting a chief executive, or an education setting seeking specialist staff, Network Public Sector delivers responsive and reliable recruitment that balances speed, diligence, and long term fit.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseInterior DesignFundraisingSocial Services

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

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