Expert Interim Recruitment for Charities

Whether you're managing a transition or need specialist expertise for a specific project, our interim leaders bring stability and pace.

We focus on finding people who understand the charity sector’s unique pressures and can deliver results from day one. With a network of over 200 vetted professionals, we usually deliver a shortlist within 48 hours.

We maintain a vetted network of senior professionals who specialise in interim roles. This includes experienced CEOs, Directors of Fundraising and Marketing, and specialists in Finance, Operations, Digital and Data.

These are trusted leaders who understand the charity sector and can hit the ground running. Change and uncertainty are part of any organisation’s journey—we are here to make sure your progress doesn’t stall during those transitions.

Immediate leadership.
Long-term impact.

Why choose AAW to find and place your interim leaders?

Unmatched Network: Over 200 senior interim professionals across the UK and internationally.

Sector Expertise: We understand the unique pressures of mission-driven organisations.

Speed & Precision: Shortlists typically delivered within 48 hours.

Trusted Process: Our contracts, vetting and onboarding are handled end-to-end.

Proven Retention: Many interim leaders go on to permanent roles through AAW.

A faster, smarter way to find interim leaders

Brief & Scope

We’ll define the challenge, timeline and outcomes with you — ensuring clarity from day one.

Search & Shortlist (48 hours)
Our deep network means we can often deliver a shortlist of exceptional candidates within 48 hours..

Appoint & Support

We handle all contracting, onboarding and follow-up, ensuring your interim leader delivers from day one.

  • "We were delighted with the recent appointment of an interim Fundraising and Marketing Director through AAW. Within 48 hours of sharing our role criteria and requirements, AAW provided us with a shortlist of five experienced candidates. Following interviews, we were extremely happy with the successful candidate who was able to start within two weeks

    Vivien Waterfield | Interim Chief Executive | Home-Start UK

  • "AAW took the time to really understand our organisation, culture, current challenges and fundraising need before promptly identifying four high-calibre candidates"

    Sue Mountford | Interim Co-Chief Executive | Royal Association for Deaf People

Our record speaks for itself

80%

Of the top 25 charities that we’ve placed roles for

500+

Fundraising leaders placed over 10 years

£1b+

Raised by AAW appointments

Roles we have recently placed

  • Interim Director of Income Generation

  • Interim Executive Director of Brand Marketing & Fundraising

  • Interim Head of Data and Insight

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