
Mark Gill
Managing Director
Based in the heart of Leeds and Bradford, we serve clients across the UK, helping them find exceptional talent to further their philanthropic missions. At Headway Recruitment, we believe that the right people can make all the difference in the charity sector.
Headway Recruitment is committed to ethical and sustainable business practices. We are proud to partner with numerous Certified B Corporation companies, fostering a community of organisations dedicated to balancing profit and purpose. Our commitment to social and environmental responsibility aligns perfectly with the values of B Corps, making us the ideal recruitment partner for organisations striving to create a positive impact on the world.
At Headway Recruitment, we don’t just match skills and qualifications; we go a step further with our unique Insight Model. We understand that finding the right candidate for your charity organisation is not solely about their professional qualifications but also about their alignment with your mission and company culture. Our Insight Model delves deep into the personality traits, values, and aspirations of candidates to ensure they are not only a great fit for your job opening but also your organisation’s overall mission and culture.
We have been using Headway Recruitment for temporary staffing for many years now, usually for administrative support across our departments. Headway always meet our temporary requirements promptly and efficiently and supply us with candidates who have the right level of experience. Given the nature of our work, we value that Headway really understand our charities’ values, which align with their ethical, purpose-driven approach to recruitment.
Gail Chapman
Head of Fundraising @ St Gemmas
Managing Director
I’m the owner of Headway Recruitment. A recruitment firm that solves hiring challenges for purpose-led organisations. We are experts in finding people who fit your values and culture, enabling you to scale up whilst being committed to making a positive social and environmental impact. We do this using our unique Headway Recruitment Platform incorporating psychometric testing, candidate AI screening, and video interviewing.
We are a proud B Corp-certified company and are committed to making a positive social and environmental impact. We link our everyday work activities to charitable giving through our partnership with B1G1.
I believe that fair recruitment practices and purposeful leaders have the power to change the world. We’re looking to find businesses the best talent and ultimately see global business become a powerful force for good.
My psychometric profile is D (direct & driven). Those with a D Profile tend to enjoy competition and be energised by working toward a larger goal.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my 3 children. I also love sporting challenges and travel, ideally combining both! My favourite trip has to be my visit to Nepal, trekking to Everest base camp in 2019.
Headway Recruitment has been a trusted partner in charity sector recruitment for 44 years, bringing deep experience and industry knowledge to the table.
Absolutely, we’ve successfully placed candidates with a wide range of charitable organisations, including renowned names like Age UK, Heart Research, Black Health Initiative, and St Gemma’s Hospice.
We are committed to staying current with industry trends. We build strong relationships with charity sector professionals.
At Headway Recruitment, we have a unique approach. We use our proprietary Insight Model, which assesses candidates not just based on qualifications but also their cultural fit and alignment with the organisation’s mission.
Yes, we have extensive expertise in various roles within the charity sector, including Fundraising, Programme Management, Communications, and more.
We use behavioural interviews and our Insight Model to evaluate a candidate’s alignment with the organisation’s mission and values, ensuring they are genuinely passionate about the cause.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates and use unbiased, structured interviewing techniques to ensure a fair selection process.
Our success rate is around 85%, measured by the satisfaction and longevity of our placed candidates in their roles within charitable organisations.
Certainly, we can connect you with references from reputable charity organisations who can vouch for our professionalism and effectiveness.
What sets us apart is our 44 years of experience, our status as a B Corp aligned with ethical and sustainable practices, and our proprietary Insight Model, which ensures we match candidates not only for skills but for cultural fit and alignment with an organisation’s mission.
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