Recruitment

Flat‑fee recruitment for charities and social enterprises

Predictable costs, transparent process, and candidates who stick. Backed by 20+ years of sector experience.

~10 days
Time‑to‑shortlist
Average from brief to screened candidates
90%
Retention at 6 months
vs 67% industry average
Flat fee
Cost certainty
No percentage commissions, ever
Why Our Model Works

Built for the third sector

Governance Friendly

  • Flat-fee transparency. Easy for trustees to approve.
  • Board-ready reporting. Assurance notes included.
  • No percentage shock. Fixed costs, guaranteed.

Speed & Fit

  • ~10 working days. Typical time to shortlist.
  • Sector fluency. We speak the language.
  • Values alignment. Social impact focus.

Risk Removed

  • Replacement guarantee. Free re-run (30 days).
  • Post-hire support. We stay involved.
  • Retention focus. 90% still there at 6 months.
Pricing

Transparent, fixed fees

Significantly lower than traditional agency commissions. No VAT payable.

Core Search
£1,250
VAT not applicable
Brief & advert shaping
Targeted outreach
Screened shortlist
Interview coordination
30‑day guarantee
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Executive
£2,750
VAT not applicable
Director/CEO Search
Extended network reach
Board presentation
Full executive support
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Process

Your hiring journey

01

Brief & Shape

We agree outcomes, budget, and values together.

02

Targeted Outreach

We activate networks and sector-specific job boards.

03

Shortlist

Delivered in ~10 days, fully screened and values-aligned.

04

Support

Assurance notes, onboarding guidance, and 90-day follow-up.

Kelloch understood our pressures and gave us exactly what we needed — speed, transparency, and a candidate who has already made a real difference.

Chair of Trustees
Scottish Mental Health Charity

The flat-fee model made it easy for our board to approve. We had a shortlist within 8 days and the whole process was refreshingly straightforward.

CEO
Community Development Organisation
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

10 days is typical, not guaranteed. If match quality requires more time, we'll extend the search at no extra cost. We never rush a placement just to hit a deadline — quality and fit come first.

If your new hire leaves within 30 days of their start date for any reason, we re-run the search at no additional cost. This gives you confidence that we stand behind every placement.

Yes. While our roots are in Scotland, we recruit UK-wide and have successfully placed candidates for organisations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

We specialise in leadership and operational roles within charities and social enterprises — CEOs, Directors, Service Managers, Programme Leads, and similar. If you're unsure whether your role fits, just ask.

Percentage fees can cost charities £5,000–£15,000+ for senior hires. Our flat-fee model means you know exactly what you'll pay upfront — easier for trustees to approve and better value for mission-driven organisations.

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