Why social impact matters in recruitment

Opening doors for non-traditional candidates

Many talented people take paths that aren’t straight or conventional. Someone might move from a community-facing role into leadership, or switch sectors entirely, bringing skills that traditional routes overlook. By recognising transferable skills and valuing different experiences, we help organisations find candidates who can make a bigger impact than expected. This can be life-changing for the individual as they have a chance to shape meaningful work in a new way. This diversity of thought can lead to better and more balanced decision making that ultimately leads to better outcomes and positive societal change.

One example is a candidate who was moving from the commercial sector into charity fundraising. They found the process daunting at first, but we guided them every step of the way, providing preparation, feedback and support. With that confidence boost, they secured a fantastic role at an impactful homelessness charity. Since joining, their commercial know-how, blended with the fundraising skills they’ve learned, has led to a 58% increase in corporate partnership revenue, including six-figure, multi-year funding commitments. They’ve since been promoted and continue to make a highly valuable contribution. This shows how recognising transferable skills can open doors to a new candidate pool and help organisations access talent they might otherwise overlook.

We are committed to actively encouraging applications from people of different backgrounds. By enabling them to showcase their transferable skills, we can present more diverse shortlists. This allows our clients to consider a wider range of options in considering people who will really advance their goals, leading to fairer and more representative organisations.