Permanent Recruitment

Many non-profit organisations face a common challenge, limited internal resources to effectively source, review, and screen applicants. When HR or hiring teams are stretched, it can be difficult to find the time needed to dedicate to recruitment. This often results in a hurried process, increasing the risk of missed opportunities and less than ideal hiring outcomes.

We understands these pressures and offer tailored support to streamline the hiring process, handling every stage of the process ensuring organisations find skilled candidates who align with their mission and values. By partnering with us you will have more time to focus on impact and less on admin.

The national average time to fill a role in 2025 is 35.8 days, at TPP our time to fill from instruction to offer is 21.5 days for permanent and fixed term contract roles. 

One of the biggest challenges reported in our Non-Profit Recruitment, Rewards & Retention Survey Report was candidates lacking relevant skills. The best people with the in-demand skills will always have choice and are usually not on the market for very long. Finding ways to get your opportunities in front of them, is what we do best. Additionally, skill shortages in key areas, often combined with limited employer brand visibility, mean that many charities struggle to reach the right candidates. 

We help bridge this gap by leveraging deep sector expertise and a wide-reaching network to connect organisations with skilled professionals who are also passionate about purpose driven work. We can support organisations with staying ahead in the race for talent and build resilient, high-performing teams.

There is increasing pressure to get recruitment right. The Employment Rights Bill introduces rights and protections for workers, an extended tribunal claims period and stricter rules on probation.

Additionally, getting a hire wrong comes with significant cost implications, lost productivity and potential damage to your brand and team morale.

TPP can help ensure you hire the right person:

• You receive market insights, benchmarking, and advice on role design.
• We recommend the most effective marketing/advertising for your campaign.
• You benefit from our rigorous compliance and assessment processes.
• TPP follows best practice with inclusive recruitment and uses a mix of competency and values-based interview techniques.
• When we work with you, we see ourselves as an extension of your employee brand.
• You receive expert advice on interview processes.
• We can include psychometric assessments as part of the process.
• We work closely with you at the outset, ensuring you find the right solution for your recruitment needs.

Organisations are facing a new challenge: a growing wave of AI-generated job applications that make the screening and assessment stage more difficult. Our AI in Recruitment Non-Profit Sector 2025 report reveals that job seekers are adopting AI tools at a much faster pace than the organisations hiring them. This shift is making it harder to identify genuine, high-quality, suitable and authentic candidates.

We understand these evolving dynamics and spend a lot of time speaking to, screening and assessing jobseekers which means we ‘see’ and understand beyond the CV. Our aim is to connect you with individuals who not only meet the criteria but align with your mission, saving you time and avoiding potential risks, such as fake applicants or those that are too good to be true.

You can read our advice here. TPP can give guidance on your approach to AI for individual roles. 

Recruitment can be expensive, both in-house and via an agency, but weighing up the cost vs the time and resource spent on recruitment, needs to be carefully considered.  Hiring Managers regularly report that recruitment takes them away from their ‘day-job’ which impacts on service delivery, operations, and productivity.   

We only work with the non-profit sector, which means we truly understand the financial and resource pressures being faced by many organisations. That is why we tailor our services and rates according to individual needs and requirements, whilst not compromising on what is needed to get a successful outcome.

Additionally, we are currently offering CHRN members an exclusive cashback offer and if you are an existing preferred supplier recruitment partner of ours, you will qualify for a reduced and very reasonable rate when you work with TPP exclusively. Contact tracey.george@tpp.co.uk for further information.

Despite candidate availability improvements in recent months, many organisations still struggle to attract talent. There are many reasons for this, such as, difficult location, on-site working arrangements, niche or specialist skills or a lack of employer brand, to name a few.

Our consultants are trained on compiling effective outreach campaigns, supported by our in-house marketing team. TPP have access to a network of professionals, both active and passive job seekers. With a strong database of nearly 30 years and our external network, we can find the people you want to find.

Many non-profit organisations find themselves unable to match the salaries offered by the private sector or even the salaries offered by other similar organisations in the non-profit sector, making it difficult to attract and retain talent. But salary isn’t everything. Our experience shows that candidates are increasingly motivated by purpose, flexibility, culture, and opportunities for growth, areas where organisations can often evidence a strong advantage. 

We help you highlight what makes your organisation unique. We work closely with you to craft compelling employer branding and job messaging that resonates with candidates. Our consultants understand what motivates non-profit professionals and can offer guidance on non-financial benefits and flexible working strategies to help you stay competitive in a values-led job market.

For further information on salaries and motivators for job seekers, download our Non-Profit Salary, Rewards & Retention Survey.