Join Our Team
From time to time, we look to expand our truly brilliant team here at Charity People
We look for ‘people people’ who are genuinely motivated by making a difference, who like to work hard and achieve results alongside doing some fun stuff in a friendly workplace environment.
When asked, 100% of our staff said they were ‘very happy’ working here. We’re pretty proud of that. So, what’s so good about working at Charity People?
We make a difference every day
For 35 years, organisations across the UK have trusted Charity People to help them build skilled teams that reflect their passions and beliefs 一 because recruitment is about far more than matching skills. Joining our team means becoming part of a compassionate, driven, and diverse community committed to making the world a better place.
Some of the perks and benefits of working for Charity People
- First and foremost, the opportunity to work on behalf of lots of brilliant charities who make a huge difference to the world we live in
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
- A paid day off for your birthday
- Competitive salary, commission and bonus structure
- Excellent employee benefits including health insurance and a cycle to work scheme
- The chance to volunteer for a cause you feel strongly about for 3 working days a year
- Opportunity to take a sabbatical after 3 years’ service
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing initiatives including our Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Resource Groups
- Like-minded colleagues who share a passion for working in non-profit organisations
Life and family flexible working
At Charity People, we actively promote work life balance. We offer a lot of autonomy and responsibility.
We believe that work should support your life—not the other way around. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Whether you’re a parent juggling school drop-off, a caregiver balancing family responsibilities, or someone looking for a better work-life balance, we offer flexible working options to help you succeed. From hybrid and remote work arrangements to tailored schedules, we work with you to find what fits best.
We’re more than just a team—we’re a committed group of people that value empathy, understanding, and mutual support. Here, you’ll find a workplace that celebrates your unique contributions and respects the commitments that matter most to you.
Learn and grow with us
We’re committed to your personal and professional development. Through a range of different learning and development opportunities such as formal training, bite-sized learning, internal webinars, mentoring, in-work learning, we will help you to take on new challenges and reach your full potential while you help others.
Learn, contribute and collaborate with colleagues by joining one of our internal committees (such as our social, marketing, data or EDI committee).
Opportunity to attend sector events, fostering professional growth and valuable networking with industry leaders and peers.
”I have worked with Nick both in my role at King's and Tommy's. His warm and professional approach makes Nick a stand-out recruitment consultant who takes a genuine interest in matching the right candidates, with the right roles. He makes the process so much more easy and rewarding with his extensive knowledge of the charity sector and his wide network of contacts. I would highly recommend working with Nick, he has found me some of the most talented fundraising stars I've ever worked with!
Caroline GormleyFundraising Strategy consultant
”I wish all recruitment consultants were like Jen. She takes the time to speak to, support, steer and cheer her candidates. She gave me clear advice, texting support before and after an interview, which gave me the confidence boost I needed. She is a true gem and I would not hesitate to recommend Jen to anyone else, and would happily work with Jen again in the future. I really wish all recruitment consultant were like her, she was a dream to work with.
Tara A.Head of Grant-making, ShareGift
”Kevin contacted me regarding a job opportunity and has helped me secure the role. He made sure we both were on the same page by constantly following up. He thoroughly guided me through the process and ensured I was confident during my interview. After securing the job he also assisted with the hiring process and stayed in touch for any updates. I would recommend Kevin!
Rimsha SalmanSenior Business Development and Partnerships Officer at Suzy Lamplugh Trust
”Alice was great throughout the recuitment process, listening to what our needs were for the role and how important it was for the process to be inclusive in line with our values. She reguarly communicated with me across email and phone to keep me updated and worked with us to arrange suitable times for interviews and appoint a candidate. I would highly recommend Alice if you need a recruiter for Marketing and Communication roles.
Juliet ChambersHead of Marketing and Communications at Into Film
”Amelia helped us source our Fundraising Manager. As a brand new post for our growing organisation it was a bit of a minefield for us. Amelia’s knowledge and passion for the sector was amazing, we really wanted someone leading this recruitment who understood us and most importantly our values and how important they are to us. Amelia’s support throughout the whole process was fantastic! We had so many amazing candidates to interview. I look forward to working with Amelia again in the future.
Samantha FisherChief Executive Officer at Trafford Domestic Abuse Service
”Ellen is always amazingly supportive - she invests time and effort to really get to know you as a person and understand what makes you tick. Ellen is very professional and is always a good sounding board. she is determined to get the best for all parties involved and won't try to place a round peg in a square hole. She is warm, approachable and trustworthy - I can't recommend her highly enough.
Helen SmithHead of Legacy Engagement
”Glen was instrumental in securing a new role for me as Sales & Account Manager at the Institute of Risk Management in autumn 2024. As well as being on hand to provide updates throughout the recruitment process as and when I needed, I really valued Glen’s approach, honesty and commitment to assisting me to secure the exciting next step in my career. I would absolutely recommend Glen and believe he will continue to be a strong asset for more companies and their recruitment processes over the years to come.
Ali HashemiSales and Account Manager, Institute of Risk Management
”Working with Neil on a recent round of recruitment was a pleasure. It was a new role for us, leading on a significant transformation project, and he really took the time to understand our needs and the broader context we were operating in. We were really pleased with the range of candidates he sourced for us and thrilled to appoint one of them to the role. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and will certainly look to work with him in the future.
Ben SmithHead of Data and Insight at Amnesty International UK
”Priya was amazing in helping me get my new job at RABI. Her support was a big part of my gaining the confidence to apply in the first place, after being in the same role for 17 years. Priya's communication is on point and nothing is too much trouble. Every time I messaged or called her she would respond straight away or at the earliest time that she could. She is reassuring and most of all shares your excitement and joy at every achievement along the way. Never underestimate the work you do Priya. If it hadn't been for your initial contact and ongoing communication and support I don't know if I would have had the confidence to take that first step.
Gillian KarakayaRegional support manager (Yorkshire) at RABI
”Tatiana has supported me over several years with temporary hires. She always takes the time to understand our specific needs and puts forward exemplary candidates. She is efficient and professional, making the process straight forward. Her help with our most recent hire was invaluable and led to us bringing in a fantastic recruit who has positively impacted team performance. Thanks for all your help Tatiana!
Samantha King
”Tiku has been a real pleasure to work with at MP. Tiku has a great understanding of the marketplace and fantastic book of contacts within the industry. As a team player, Tiku has played a key role in developing the team and individuals around the business. I would recommend Tiku's ability to deliver senior level positions and is comfortable with search campaign's with board level placements.
Mark Robins
”Zelda has recently placed someone in my team and it was great working with her. Zelda really got under the skin of my team's needs and we were quickly matched to a great field of candidates. The person we have hired is a great fit and brings the skillset we need, all supported by Zelda's efficiency and speed in working with us to get the person we needed into a temp role.
Holly SwinckelsCarer Involvement Manager at Carers Trust
Culture
Culture isn’t built overnight – it takes a long time to determine. At Charity People, we do our best to all live our values through our actions and we hope that by repeating this over many years, it’s become the norm. We are flexible, caring and family friendly.
Charity People is a supportive environment. We value collaboration, creativity, and growth. Whether you’re on the front lines of change or working behind the scenes, you’ll find a culture that celebrates ideas, nurtures talents, and supports wellbeing.
We’re extremely proud of where we are as a company and where we’re going. We have a strong retention with our colleagues and the feedback we receive from our quarterly employee satisfaction surveys is always extremely positive.
Over many years, we’ve had it fed back to us both internally and externally that our Charity People team largely displays the following characteristics: passion, respect, fun, integrity, and humility.
In the main, we hold our hands up when we make mistakes, we celebrate success, and we support one another in times of hardship. We trust one another and we’re self-motivated to drive the success of our desks and the overall business. We work hard and like to celebrate that hard work by having days and nights out with each other when the opportunity arises.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
Charity People are proud to be a business that sets the highest standards when it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that all of our recruitment processes, as well as the campaigns that we collaborate on with our clients, are fully and truly inclusive. These processes have been specifically developed to improve the diversity of the not-for-profit sector, removing barriers for those who may have faced discrimination from other businesses or organisations in the past.
As part of our dedication to being at the forefront of EDI practices, we benchmark candidate diversity every year. We believe in growing a diverse and high-performing staff team and use the results to make sure that belief is becoming a reality. The findings of our latest benchmarking exercise can be found on our EDI page.
Additionally, we work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace (e.g. the Disability Confident Scheme, and Empowered Foundations), recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in the work that we do. We’re constantly learning and looking to improve our EDI practices wherever possible, however our high score in this area while gaining our B Corp certification is testament to the consistently strong standard of our approach to date.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re searching for passionate individuals ready to bring their skills, passion, and energy to the table. Whether you’re a seasoned recruitment professional or someone looking for a meaningful career shift, there’s a place for you here.
