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Board recruitment that
strengthens how your organisation
thinks and leads

We recruit chairs, trustees and non-executive directors across charity and education, helping organisations build effective, high-performing boards.

Board recruitment
and effectiveness

Strong boards shape how an organisation thinks and achieves its mission, not just how it is governed. They provide oversight and challenge, helping leadership teams step back and test their thinking. A board that works well supports better judgement and keeps the executive team focused on its purpose. The demands on boards are increasing. Financial pressure, shifting expectations and greater scrutiny mean trustees are being asked to engage more deeply and respond more quickly. Boards are stronger when they bring together people with different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking. That only works if those differences are used well. The quality of discussion, how people question each other and how they support the executive will shape how effective the board is.

Board discussion

Our approach to board and trustee recruitment

Our search starts with understanding where you are, what you're working towards and how your board supports this.

We use bespoke research methods to build on our cross-sector network of over 200,000 candidates and contacts. Each board or trustee search is tailored to your needs, with targeted outreach to people who bring the experience and perspective your board is missing. That often includes individuals who may not yet have considered a board role.

Many of us serve as trustees and board members. We understand the responsibilities and realities of the role, and we use that to guide conversations, challenge thinking and support your decisions.

We can help with one-off appointments, but the value in our work comes from building a true partnership with you. That might mean supporting succession planning, building committees or helping you think through how your board evolves over time. Recruitment is one part of that wider picture.

We represent your organisation with care. We bring the opportunity to life in a way that connects with the right people, and we stay close throughout so that both you and your candidates feel informed, respected and supported.

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Our board recruitment and
advisory services

Board effectiveness and development

Support to help boards strengthen governance, navigate transition and build more effective ways of working.

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People and culture support

Practical HR and leadership support to help you build strong teams and manage complexity, so people can do their best work.

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Leadership recruitment

We recruit chief executives, directors and senior leaders for organisations with a social purpose.

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Interim leadership recruitment

Experienced interim professionals who deliver impact from day one when immediate support is required.

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Board recruitment

Appointing Trustees, Non-Executive Directors, Chairs and governance roles that strengthen your board.

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Specialisms we recruit across

Cathedral & Faith Heritage Recruitment
Leadership

Cathedral & Faith Heritage Recruitment

We recruit executive, board, chapter and interim leaders for cathedrals and faith heritage organisations, bringing experience of leadership, governance and specialist recruitment across faith and culture.

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Charity & Not-for-Profit Recruitment
Leadership

Charity & Not-for-Profit Recruitment

We recruit chief executives, trustees, interim and senior leaders for charities, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and voluntary organisations across the UK.

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Community Arts & Culture Recruitment
Leadership

Community Arts & Culture Recruitment

We recruit executive, board, functional and interim leaders for community arts, creative learning and place-based cultural organisations, drawing on experience across arts, culture and the wider social impact sector.

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Education Charity Recruitment
Leadership

Education Charity Recruitment

We recruit chief executives, senior leaders and trustees for charities working across education, learning, skills and access to opportunity.

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Environment & Sustainability Recruitment
Leadership

Environment & Sustainability Recruitment

We support environment and sustainability organisations across the UK through executive recruitment, board recruitment and interim leadership.

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Finance & Corporate Services Recruitment
Finance

Finance & Corporate Services Recruitment

We recruit finance and corporate services leaders for charities, education and purpose-led organisations, from specialist finance appointments to executive roles overseeing wider organisational resources.

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Independent & International Schools Recruitment
Leadership

Independent & International Schools Recruitment

We recruit heads, governors and senior professional services leaders for independent and international schools, including boarding, specialist and faith-based schools.

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Galleries, Libraries, Museums & Archives Recruitment
Leadership

Galleries, Libraries, Museums & Archives Recruitment

We recruit executive, board and interim leaders for galleries, libraries, museums, archives and collections, bringing sector knowledge and specialist search expertise to every appointment.

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NHS Recruitment
Leadership

NHS Recruitment

Executive, board, functional and interim recruitment for NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, helping boards appoint leaders who strengthen governance, improve organisational performance and deliver better outcomes for patients and communities.

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Operations Recruitment
Operations

Operations Recruitment

We support charities, education and purpose-led organisations to recruit operations and service delivery leaders who turn organisational priorities into effective services, systems and ways of working.

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People & Culture Recruitment
People

People & Culture Recruitment

We support charities, education and purpose-led organisations to recruit people and culture leaders who create inclusive workplaces, strengthen leadership capability and ensure people strategies support long-term organisational success.

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Performing Arts Recruitment
Leadership

Performing Arts Recruitment

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Arts, Heritage & Culture Recruitment
Leadership

Arts, Heritage & Culture Recruitment

We support arts, heritage and culture organisations across the UK through executive recruitment, board recruitment and interim leadership search.

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Board Recruitment
Governance

Board Recruitment

Experts in board recruitment to find chairs, trustees and non-executive directors who will enhance your governance and strategic leadership.

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Education Recruitment
Leadership

Education Recruitment

Discover top-tier education recruitment solutions at Peridot Partners – Your trusted partner for hiring excellence in the education sector.

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Apprenticeship and Training Recruitment
Leadership

Apprenticeship and Training Recruitment

Specialised apprenticeship and training recruitment services, connecting education organisations with exceptional leaders.

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Awarding & Assessment Organisation Recruitment
Governance

Awarding & Assessment Organisation Recruitment

Peridot's expert awarding organisation recruitment services are tailored to meet your awarding or assessment organisations' unique needs.

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Colleges & Further Education Recruitment
Leadership

Colleges & Further Education Recruitment

Further education recruitment across colleges, sixth forms and specialist providers, tailored to your needs with expertise and care.

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Governors for Colleges
Governance

Governors for Colleges

Find skilled, diverse governors for colleges and sixth forms with expert board recruitment tailored to further education.

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Higher Education Recruitment
Leadership

Higher Education Recruitment

Values-led higher education recruitment focused on attracting inclusive, high-quality executive and board teams that achieve your goals.

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Schools & Academy Trusts Recruitment
Leadership

Schools & Academy Trusts Recruitment

Expert schools & academy trusts recruitment for exceptional CEOs, trustees and leaders. Sustainable leadership secures the next generation's future.

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Advancement Recruitment
Fundraising

Advancement Recruitment

Our tailored approach to advancement recruitment enables your team to deliver philanthropic growth and societal change.

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Executive Recruitment
Leadership

Executive Recruitment

Discover expert charity executive recruitment with Peridot Partners, connecting third-sector CEOs and directors with impactful roles.

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Fundraising Recruitment
Fundraising

Fundraising Recruitment

We support charities and purpose-led organisations to recruit fundraising leaders who build sustainable income, strengthen relationships and help organisations achieve their mission.

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Health & Social Care Recruitment
Operations

Health & Social Care Recruitment

Our health and social care recruitment team find leaders who share your values and make a real difference to the people you support.

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Housing Recruitment
Operations

Housing Recruitment

Values-led recruitment of executive professionals and leaders in the housing and homeless sectors to make a positive difference to your cause

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Mental Health Recruitment
Operations

Mental Health Recruitment

Specialist mental health charity recruitment for boards and leadership teams. Find values-led people who strengthen services and drive change.

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Disability Recruitment
Operations

Disability Recruitment

Peridot specialises in disability charity recruitment, appointing senior leaders and trustees with experience, insight and values.

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Hospice Recruitment
Operations

Hospice Recruitment

Discover top-tier hospice recruitment & executive search. Find CEOs, trustees & senior leaders for your board with Peridot Partners.

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Interim & contract recruitment
Operations

Interim & contract recruitment

Need experienced support fast? Our interim recruitment helps UK charities find trusted short-term professionals who deliver.

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Marketing & Communications Recruitment
Marketing

Marketing & Communications Recruitment

Exceptional marketing and communications executive and board recruitment for not for profit organisations, by Peridot Partners.

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Membership & Professional Body Recruitment
Commercial

Membership & Professional Body Recruitment

We can help support your executive and specialist membership recruitment for membership bodies. From CEOs to senior roles.

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International NGO & Development Recruitment
Leadership

International NGO & Development Recruitment

Expert NGO and international development recruitment. We help INGOs and charities recruit inclusive, high-impact board and executive leaders.

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Small & Medium Charity Recruitment
Leadership

Small & Medium Charity Recruitment

Our specialised small charity recruitment team provides supportive, progressive, inclusive executive and board search support.

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Social Justice Recruitment
Leadership

Social Justice Recruitment

Values-led recruitment of social justice leaders and executive professionals, to make a positive difference to your organisation.

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Sports Recruitment
Leadership

Sports Recruitment

Sports organisation recruitment specialists. Executive, board and interim search for national governing bodies, charities and community sport providers.

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Students' Union Recruitment
Leadership

Students' Union Recruitment

Are you looking to recruit a new chief executive or independent trustee for your students’ union? We can help you.

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Grant-Making Trusts & Foundations Recruitment
Fundraising

Grant-Making Trusts & Foundations Recruitment

Committed to transforming leadership and inspiring change for trusts and foundations, through values-based recruitment.

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Who we’ve worked with

Board appointments made

500+

Helping organisations secure high-impact leadership

Diverse appointments

65%

Supporting inclusive and representative boards

Placement success rate

92%

Roles successfully filled with the right candidates

Client satisfaction

4.9 / 5

Consistently high feedback from organisations

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Case studies

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Case study: Board Director recruitment | Innovation Unit

Case study: Board Director recruitment | Innovation Unit

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Case study: Chief Executive Officer recruitment | Oasis Community Housing

Case study: Chief Executive Officer recruitment | Oasis Community Housing

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Case study: Chair and Non-Executive Director Recruitment | BPS Assessment Ltd

Case study: Chair and Non-Executive Director Recruitment | BPS Assessment Ltd

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Case Study: Chair and Non-Exec appointments | The Royal Society of Medicine Commercial Services (RSMCS)

Case Study: Chair and Non-Exec appointments | The Royal Society of Medicine Commercial Services (RSMCS)

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Testimonials

Insights & thought leadership