Exclusivity.
Exclusive Recruitment Partnership
Strategic search, without the upfront fees.
For organisations seeking a trusted partner but without the financial commitment of a full retained search, our exclusive recruitment model offers the best of both worlds.
You gain access to a highly experienced search team and consultancy insight, with no fee payable unless an appointment is made. This lowers your financial risk while still ensuring a rigorous and relationship-led process.
How It Works
When you engage Fern Talent on an exclusive basis, we commit to your recruitment project —but we only invoice once a successful placement is confirmed.
What’s included:
Dedicated consultant with senior fundraising experience to shape role scope and candidate profile
A sector specialist with lived experience in your cause area to advise on context, culture fit, and expectations
Candidate engagement and screening, tailored to your role’s complexity and seniority
Light-touch headhunting and candidate outreach across our CRM, wider network, LinkedIn, and specialist communities
Support with advert copy, selection process design, and interview stage guidance
Managed advertising and social media campaign.
This model works best when your organisation is confident in the appointment need, but wants to minimise upfront risk while maintaining access to expert support and candidate reach.
Reduced Costs, Real Commitment
Unlike contingency recruitment, exclusive search allows us to provide:
A dedicated project lead from start to finish
Fewer clients per consultant—so your role gets the attention it deserves
Insightful candidate conversations and screening, not CV-pushing
Confidence that your role is represented professionally and strategically in the market
You save upfront, but you don’t compromise on quality.
Optional Enhancements
If you’d like to add strategic depth to your search, we can upgrade your exclusive package with:
Full market mapping and salary benchmarking
Prospect research support for pipeline development alongside recruitment
Stakeholder interviews or pre-recruitment team structure advice
Interim cover or mentoring while the role is vacant
Explore the possibilities at: ferntalent.com/services
By choosing an exclusive partnership with Fern Talent, you protect your budget, reduce your risk, and still benefit from a process led by sector experts—not generalist recruiters.