1. Understanding the assignment.
We work with you to understand what the appointment needs to achieve, the context surrounding the role and the experience that will be most valuable.
Interim leadership when experience is needed quickly.
We place experienced interim leaders and specialists who can step into organisations quickly and support important work during periods of change and to cover gaps.
Interim leadership and specialist support
Not every leadership challenge requires a permanent hire.
There are times when organisations need experienced support for a defined period. That might be because a leadership role is vacant, a major project needs dedicated attention or specialist expertise is needed for a particular piece of work.
Interim support can provide continuity while organisations work through change or create space to take a more considered approach to permanent recruitment.
We work with experienced interim leaders and specialists who can step into unfamiliar environments, understand the context quickly and draw on experience from similar assignments.
Our approach to interim leadership recruitment
Every interim assignment starts with taking time to understand what key deliverables are to be achieved and the environment the successful candidate will be stepping into.
That helps us focus on the nuances of the experience, judgement and approach needed for the assignment, rather than simply matching skills and job titles.
Our network includes experienced interim leaders and specialists with experience across commercial, charity, education and other socially focused sectors. Many have worked through similar challenges before and can draw on that experience for you.
Rather than presenting large numbers of candidates, we introduce a small shortlist of carefully selected and committed people who have been fully briefed on the role, organisational context and expectations of the assignment.
By investing time in understanding candidates' motivations, experience and suitability for the assignment you can make informed decisions and know the candidates want to work with you.
Many organisations first come to us for interim support and return later for permanent leadership appointments, board recruitment or wider organisational advice. Sometimes they undertake a range of projects concurrently, and we are open to crafting a process that solves your staffing needs wherever they are.
What to expect
2. Identifying the right people.
We approach experienced interim leaders and specialists who have tackled similar challenges before and can demonstrate the outcomes they have delivered.
3. We shortlist for quality, not quantity.
You'll receive a small shortlist of carefully selected candidates who have been fully briefed on the organisation, the role and the expectations of the assignment.
4. You interview and appoint.
We manage the process so you can focus on selecting the right person for the assignment. We coordinate interviews, keep candidates informed and support discussions as you move towards an appointment.
Interim recruitment across our sectors
- Animal rights, animal welfare and wildlife
- Arts, heritage and culture
- Awarding, membership and professional bodies
- Children, youth and family services
- Community development and regeneration
- Disability and neurodiversity
- Education, including schools, academy trusts, colleges and universities
- Environment and climate
- Faith-based organisations
- Health and social care
- Housing and homelessness
- Human rights, refugee and asylum support
- International NGOs
- Social Justice charities
- Sports organisations
- Students’ unions
- Trusts and foundations
Selected track record
Executive leadership
| Organisation | Role |
|---|---|
| Air Ambulances UK | Interim CEO |
| Bournemouth University Students' Union | Interim CEO |
| CARE International UK | Interim Chief Operating Officer |
| Freud Museum London | Interim Acting Director |
| Girls Friendly Society | Interim Executive Director |
| Jersey Institute of Law | Interim CEO |
| NEBOSH | Interim Chief Executive |
| Southampton University Students’ Association | Interim Chief Executive Officer |
| Young Citizens | Interim Managing Director |
Functional leadership
| Organisation | Role |
|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Society | Interim Head of Corporate Partnerships, Interim Senior Corporate Development Manager |
| Bromley by Bow Centre | Interim Director of Finance and Operations |
| CoppaFeel! | Interim Marketing Director |
| Help for Heroes | Interim Income Generation Manager, Interim Major Donor Manager |
| Inclusive Employers | Interim Membership Consultant |
| National Deaf Children's Society | Interim Executive Director of Services, Interim Executive Director Services and Innovation |
| Prostate Cancer UK | Interim Head of Partnerships, 2x Philanthropy Managers |
| Rowans Hospice | Interim Delivery Director, Interim Head of HR |
| St Andrews Students’ Association | Change Director |
| Tender Education and Arts | Interim Head of Development |
Meet the team
James Hunt
Director | Membership & Development
Louise Steer
Principal Consultant | Finance & Interim Appointments
What our clients say
Let's work together
If you're considering interim support, we'd be happy to talk through what your organisation needs and whether an interim appointment is the right approach.