Contingency and Shortlisting
AAW’s Shortlisting Service delivers high-quality senior candidates quickly — and you only pay when we deliver a successful hire.
Fast, focused and insight-led recruitment for the charity sector.
AAW’s Contingency & Shortlisting Service is a streamlined recruitment model for charities and non-profits that need to hire senior or mid-level leaders quickly — without running a full executive search.
We manage the entire process of advertising, candidate attraction, screening and evaluation, drawing on our deep network of fundraising, marketing and engagement professionals.
The result is a curated shortlist of appointable candidates, each assessed against your brief and organisational culture — ready for interview within 2–3 weeks.
or call +44 (0) 7586 812 075
How it works
Define the brief
We’ll take time to understand your needs - from skills and culture fit to urgency and budget.
Search & screen
We use targeted outreach, advertising and candidate assessment to identify leaders who can deliver..
Deliver your shortlist
You receive a list of exceptional candidates, within 2–3 weeks — complete with summaries, recommendations and interview support.
or call +44 (0) 7586 812 075
What is AAW’s Contingency & Shortlisting Service?
Our Contingency & Shortlisting Service is built on the same rigour as our Executive Search, but designed for speed.
Both our Shortlisting and Executive Search services are founded on AAW’s proven methodology — combining sector insight, rigorous assessment and a commitment to excellence.
The difference lies in scale and pace.
Executive Search is ideal for transformational or board-level appointments requiring detailed stakeholder consultation and comprehensive market mapping.
Shortlisting, meanwhile, is designed for organisations that need strong leadership quickly — a faster, focused route to high-calibre talent when you already have clarity about what you need.
or call +44 (0) 7586 812 075
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
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CEO
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.
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Head of Fundraising
Appointing a high value fundraiser to oversee the strategic development and management of voluntary income, to support a national reading culture.
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Various philanthropy roles
Appointed to Build Hearing Dogs’ New Philanthropy and Partnerships Team
