We only recruit into social impact roles where the objective of the organisation is to catalyse transformative change for the benefit of people and planet.
Why Careers4Change?
- We are impact-first, mission-led and purposeful in our endeavours.
- Our focus is on driving change through human capital. We recruit with a social impact lens, identifying candidates with finely tuned skillsets as well as a true passion for social change.
- We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our work, encouraging equitable team cultures and driving innovation, creativity and productivity across teams. This includes a spotlight on ‘lived’ experience and social mobility.
- We have essential expertise in, and understanding of, the organisations which are committed to driving social and environmental change especially those deploying capital to create change.
- We have an extensive network and connectivity to social change specialists and experts, having worked in the sector ourselves. These pioneering ‘changemakers’ amplify our work and share our job opportunities.
- Our deep expertise in recruitment and search comes from both in-house and agency experience, with exposure to talent management and recruitment in both the impact finance and corporate sectors.
- We offer a professional, collaborative and consultative service, spending time to fully understand the business and culture of our clients, as well as the characteristics of its leaders.
- Our people follow a rigorous recruitment roadmap. We offer a well-defined end-to-end recruitment process which has been instrumental in developing a successful track record of important appointments across the impact finance ecosystem.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Here, at Careers4Change, we are champions of EDI; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, supporting a comprehensive approach to fostering workplaces and communities that are fair, inclusive, and respectful. We feel it is important to highlight the significance of diverse representation and inclusiveness but also reiterate the necessity for justice and fairness in processes, decisions, and opportunities. See more on Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment here.
A truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment transcends mere representation; it fosters an ecosystem where varied perspectives are not only welcomed but integral. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion serves as the foundation upon which our practices, strategies, and interactions are built. All stakeholders must work collaboratively towards a future where every individual is valued, heard, and empowered.
Responsible Leadership
In a world where instances of autocratic leadership, and self-serving management are rampant, organisations committed to genuine social impact and sustainability must adopt a new leadership approach. Leaders in this arena must embody high emotional intelligence, drive change through collective collaboration, inclusive practice, and meaningful dialogue, ensuring that engagement permeates through various stakeholders, not just shareholders. Careers4Change feels well equipped to identify, cultivate, and place such transformative leaders.
Disciplines
Careers4Change recruits into a variety of impact finance and social impact roles, both leadership and middle management positions, within the following disciplines:
- CEO/COO/CFO
- Investment & Investor Relations
- Financial Management
- Trustee/NED
- Operations
- Programme Management
- HR & Talent Acquisition
- Communications/Marketing/Media
What our clients say
“You did such an excellent job too. By far the best head hunter I’ve ever worked with (and I used to be one!)”
CEOThe Social Change Nest
“Careers4Change has played an important role in the recruitment of several senior leaders in our organisation in the last 12 months. We have worked closely with Sheena Pentin. She has a deep understanding of the social impact investment sector and fully appreciates the fine balance of skills and special attributes required for the many diverse and highly qualified roles across our organisation. Sheena has provided a truly consultative service and we have found her to be responsive, flexible and consistently reliable in delivering talented candidates.”
HR Business PartnerBetter Society Capital
“Careers4Change have been instrumental in building our fantastic team at Power to Change. They have spent considerable time getting to know the organisation, why we exist, what we do and how we work. This ensures that we are able to recruit colleagues that are just the right fit. We have also worked with Careers4Change over the last year to improve our recruitment processes to enable us to reach a more diverse audience and build a more inclusive organisation. From a personal point of view Careers4Change are incredibly easy to work with, they are organised, responsive and good to talk to!”
Chief Operating OfficerPower to Change
“We are proud to have Careers4Change representing Firebird in our recruitment processes. The way you develop relationships and communicate with candidates is unlike any experience I have had with a recruiter before.”
CEOFirebird
“Looking back, I think this has been one of the most streamlined hiring processes we’ve run over recent years. Thank you for your efficient support and help with this important hire, it’s been a pleasure.”
CIOSASC
“Our experience working with Careers4Change has been extremely positive. I knew right from the preliminary meeting that I had been fortunate to find a consultant who had an excellent network of contacts and I felt that I was receiving a really tailored service”
CEOOracle Cancer Trust
