What recruitment services does Fern Talent offer?

Fern Talent offers freelance fundraising placements, interim cover, and executive search for UK-based charities, schools, and social enterprises. Our recruitment is led by fundraising consultants and tailored to your needs and budget.

Do you only work with large charities?

No. We regularly support small and medium-sized charities, independent schools, and nonprofits. Our flexible models and sector experience mean we can adapt to a wide range of organisation sizes and budgets.

Can you help with income strategy or mentoring?

Yes. In addition to recruitment, we offer consultancy on income strategy, fundraising planning, team structures, and mentoring for new or transitioning fundraising staff.

Frequently Asked Questions…

What kind of recruitment services do you offer?

We provide flexible recruitment support for charities, schools, and social enterprises — including executive search, freelance placements, and interim fundraising cover. Every project is led by a sector-experienced consultant and tailored to your timeline, structure and budget.

Do you work with small charities or CICs?

We regularly support organisations of all sizes. Many of our clients are small or medium-sized charities looking for cost-effective fundraising talent. Our flexible model is designed to meet the needs of both growing teams and established income departments.

Can you help with fundraising strategy or mentoring?

Yes. Alongside recruitment, we offer strategic consultancy — including income planning, team structure reviews, campaign strategy and mentoring support for new hires or existing leaders. We can also pair clients with specialist advisors for short-term or project-based needs.

What does it cost?

We offer a range of models. Some roles are handled on a success-fee basis (you only pay if an appointment is made), while others involve fixed project fees or day rates for freelance placements. We’ll always be clear about pricing options at the outset.

How quickly can you start?

In most cases, we can begin a campaign or search within 3–5 working days. For urgent freelance or interim placements, we may be able to introduce candidates within 48 hours.

What types of roles can you help with?

We combine recruitment experts with consultants from income generation, leadership, business development, communications, tech, data, digital, and charity operations. We have an elite consultant network to ensure real understanding of your team needs.

Need something more specific? Get in touch at contactus@ferntalent.com for a tailored response.