Senior Leadership Recruitment for UK Charities

For over a decade, AAW has redefined executive search and recruitment for world-leading charities. Our partners have delivered hundreds of successful leadership appointments across the UK and globally - from CEOs and Directors to interim specialists and emerging leaders.

Whether you are looking to appoint a transformational CEO, secure expert interim talent or browse the latest senior vacancies in the charity sector, our specialist recruitment team is here to help. We combine deep sector connections with a proven search methodology to match the right talent with the right mission.

I’m looking for:

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

  • "The results were wonderful. Not only did they fill our four positions first time round, but the experience we had working with Suzie and her team was outstanding"

    Joanne Dunsford | Global Director of Fundraising and Communications | Animals Aisa

  • "AAW’s search for our Director was expertly conducted, using eye-catching and striking social media assets to drive up an excellent response rate. The team are responsive, intuitive, brings challenge in the right way when needed, and delivered the result we all hoped for"

    Craig Jones | CEO | Royal Osteoporosis Society

  • “AAW have phenomenal knowledge and connections in the not-for-profit fundraising sector. They understood our brief, listened to our feedback and we are delighted with the successful appointment"

    Rose Caldwell | CEO | Plan International UK

Roles we have recently placed

  • Chief Fundraising & Marketing Officer

    Appointing a leader to drive a bold, values-led fundraising and marketing strategy.

  • Executive Director of Brand, Marketing & Fundraising

    Finding an inspirational leader to integrate fundraising with marketing and brand success.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Appointing a CEO to develop and lead a new fundraising and commercial strategy at the start of an exciting period of change for the Hospice.

  • Executive Director of Engagement & Fundraising

    Appointing a leader to drive bold, new fundraising and engagement strategies to strengthen visibility and reach.

  • Director of Fundraising

    Recruiting a strategic, high-value specialist to design and deliver a high-performing philanthropy programme.

  • Director of Philanthropy

    Recruiting for a new role to lead the cultivation of transformative philanthropic and corporate partnerships.

Leadership Insights

Our Clients

AAW work across a diverse range of clients, sectors and projects, with a selection below. To see a full list of our work with non-profits of all sizes globally that demonstrates our scale, diversity and range click here.