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Specialists in Recruiting for Leadership and Governance Jobs
TPP’s Leadership and Governance jobs team are dedicated to sourcing talented and ambitious professionals for permanent, contract-based and Board-level vacancies across the non-profit sector in the UK.
We have supported hiring activities by securing candidates for Board, Trustee, CEO and director-level roles. Our consultants have superb track records in helping organisations in the education, charity and membership body sectors. Our recruiters provide these organisations with a wide variety of services, from support writing job descriptions and person specifications, providing advice on inclusive recruitment processes, to full management of the recruitment and onboarding process.
Leadership and governance roles are organisation-critical. This is why our specialist team partners with our clients to discover and assess their culture, vision, values, and business goals, allowing us to identify the professionals that will fill those vital roles. We draw from our extensive networks and talent pools to ensure that the best candidates from commercial and non-profit backgrounds fill the posts that will guide your organisation.
From executive search and selection process to supporting employment offers and ongoing support, our relationship with you will always have clear targets and guidelines, so you can rest assured that you’ll be supported at every step of the leadership and governance recruitment process.
The latest Leadership & Governance roles
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Governance recruitment specialities we assist with
From the board of Trustees to director-level roles such as Director of Fundraising, TPP recognises the responsibility these post-holders have for the strategic development, administration, income generation and facilitation of non-profit and charitable activities.
Senior leaders work best when they are resilient, adaptable, and strategic. Our consultants are experts in charity governance and actively recruit for Trustee vacancies such as Chair and Treasurer roles with this in mind.
We also assist in sourcing and onboarding experienced senior candidates for senior management roles. We have talent networks that consist of candidates with broad strategic experience across marcomms, HR, finance, fundraising, programmes, operations and IT, in non-profits of all sizes.
Leadership and governance sub-specialisms
TPP are experts in recruiting candidates for the integral and non-remunerated roles of Trustees, Treasurers, and Chairs in the non-profit sector. To support the hiring activity of organisations looking to undertake governance recruitment, we offer a volunteer advertising service on our website for voluntary roles, including Trusteeships.
Trustee Jobs
For more information on how TPP can assist your organisation in the search for candidates to fill your board and Trustee roles, see our page on our support for Trustee recruitment.
Leadership and governance job profiles
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
The most senior staff member within a non-profit, a CEO’s responsibilities involve tasks related to their organisation's operational and strategic performance, linking between Trustees and management teams. Candidates can enter the role from any Director-level specialisms, although it is most common for candidates to come from operations, marketing, finance and fundraising.
Trustee and non-executive director
Although volunteering their time, Trustees will bring specialist skills to non-profits. The chair and board of Trustees do not work for an organisation from day to day, but they will volunteer their time to guide the direction of the non-profit and work closely with the CEO to ensure that goals are met.
Director of Fundraising
Ensuring their team is generating income for the charity and having expert knowledge of various income streams is important for any Director of Fundraising. Their reports on income to senior management, Trustees and the CEO will guide non-profit activities and strategy.
Director of Human Resources
The Director of HR will typically be concerned with long-term and future staff resourcing matters on a day-to-day basis. They will also focus on the broader details of culture, values and commitments. They will lead their organisation by delivering person-centred business solutions.
Director of MarComms
At the intersection of marketing and digital media, the Director of Marketing and Communications will focus their activities on implementing advertising across all online and offline channels, getting their message to their desired audience.
Meet the team
Matt Adams
Head of Division
Lisa Ross
Leadership and Governance Consultant
Lenrick Greaves
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Our survey report for non-profit organisations and job-seekers, covers:
- Finance & Accountancy
- Fundraising & Development
- Human Resources
- Leadership & Governance (CEO)
- MarComms & Digital
- Office & Specialist Support (data, supporter care, administration, operations, events, EA/PA and prospect research)
Our Specialisms
TPP offers support and expert recruitment services in several areas aside from leadership and governance. Our consultants are experts in sourcing candidates for education and training roles, finance, IT and facilities sector vacancies, and specialised fundraising and development positions with non-profit and public sector organisations.
Education & Training
The education and training jobs team can support organisations and candidates hiring for various education roles in the non-profit, public sector, education and training provision, and charitable organisations. We’re dedicated to sourcing excellent candidates at all stages of seniority, including director-level roles.
Finance, IT & Facilities
Our finance, IT and facilities team are dedicated to recruiting experienced and ambitious candidates on a contract or permanent basis across the non-profit and public sectors. We recruit for all levels of seniority, from administration up to director-level positions.
Fundraising & Development
TPP’s fundraising and development team have over two decades of experience sourcing candidates for temporary and permanent roles. Our talent network possesses many essential skills, from corporate partnerships to organising fundraising events, helping you reach your organisational goals more easily.
Human Resources
The HR recruitment team at TPP are experts in providing bespoke staffing services for organisations across the non-profit sector, providing recruitment support for all levels of seniority. Our talent pool comprises professionals in payroll, learning and development and workforce planning.
Marcomms & Digital
Our marcomms and digital recruiters are subject matter experts, understanding how integral these roles are to the non-profit and public sectors. We provide staffing and executive search services across all organisational levels and have a track record of securing candidates who have gone on to lead impactful campaigns.
Office & Specialist Support
Our office and specialist support team can source candidates with administrative, compliance and volunteer management skills for organisations across the charity and non-profit sectors, alongside an executive search service for senior candidates within these fields.
Volunteer
Through our Giving Back programme, we offer a free service advertising volunteering roles on behalf of the non-profits and charities we represent. We advertise these roles through our website, volunteer Twitter feed, and the CharityJobs platform.
The latest news and insights on leadership and governance jobs
This is the second time we have engaged TPP’s Leadership and Governance Team for our Trustee recruitment needs. Having previously found a Chair for the ETS Committee and a Youth specialist trustee who have both excelled in post since joining in mid-2022. We required two trustees, including a Chair for the Finance Committee and a Marketing expert. TPP provided us with an outstanding shortlist of candidates, and the Board was extremely impressed by the calibre of individuals presented. The decision was challenging due to the high quality of the candidates. Ultimately, we successfully appointed the two trustees we initially sought. Additionally, we were so impressed that we decided to offer two more trustee positions to other candidates we met, who we believe will be excellent additions to our board. Importantly, I’d also received individual feedback from the candidates about the recruitment process and all contact points with TPP. Thank you, Lisa and Lenny, for a great campaign.
TPP successfully worked with the Trustees at HospiceCare North Northumberland to recruit an excellent candidate for the CEO role. Lisa and Matt coordinated the work, a seamless journey from start to finish. They were excellent communicators, thorough, and available to speak with us. They guided us calmly and professionally through some complications with an outcome of a seamless journey. TPP took the time to deeply understand our needs, making us feel truly valued. Their thorough search resulted in some excellent candidates for us to interview. The process was clear and thorough from start to finish, with excellent communication and guidance throughout. The candidates told me they were impressed with TPP and that their experience was good. I can't stress enough how highly I recommend TPP to any organisation looking to recruit the right person for the job. You won't be disappointed.
TPP Recruitment is a stress-free and professional service lead by friendly consultants. We contracted with TPP for a senior role that was proving difficult to fill due to a number of factors including rurality. TPP were thorough during the initial meeting around the job description and with agreement set to work. Communication was excellent and honest. It reassured me that we were in partnership working for a successful outcome. They were open to a change in the process to increase the commitment of prospective candidates as they moved through the application process, which helped us make a successful appointment. All round a positive outcome.
We've used TPP in the past to recruit to senior roles in Bliss, so it felt like the obvious place to go when we were looking for a new Chief Executive. This was a major decision for us as a Board since our Chief Executive at the time had been in post for a number of years. TPP made the whole process easy. They understood quickly what we were looking for and pulled together an incredibly impressive long list to match our requirements, which we worked with them to get to a manageable number. The support they gave through the interview process took all of the practical and logistical issues away from us and allowed us to focus on selecting the right candidate. We are absolutely delighted with the outcome.
Communication was good throughout the recruitment process. I was kept well informed and the information pack was comprehensive. Staff were friendly and efficient. Overall I'm very happy with the process.
We have been delighted by the help (as this was the first time we had used "headhunters"). We are sure that we have had a wider range of applicants than we would have achieved otherwise.
The Association of Optometrists have appointed TPP to recruit two Non-Executive Directors to bring senior business skills to the elected Board. They provided two strong short-lists and managed the process smoothly from start to finish. We agreed to partner with TPP for other recruitment across the organisation and they have an outstanding success rate with us.
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness of your responses to my answers and also you sharing the information you did with me about the role and what to expect next. I enjoyed meeting both of you as well. I wasn't sure what to expect but the authenticity you both brought to the conversation and the effort to make sure I felt comfortable was very much appreciated.
"I can't remember when I last had so much fun with a recruiter.....and hope to repeat it soon!"