Post-Placement Support
Your Success is Our Priority
At Fern Talent, our commitment to your success extends far beyond placement. We provide comprehensive post-placement support for six months, tailored to your specific needs and circumstances. Our approach recognises that transitioning into a new role, particularly in the purpose-driven sector, requires ongoing guidance and support.
Flexible Support Options
Peer Mentoring Perfect for experienced professionals who want someone to bounce ideas off and discuss challenges with. Our peer mentors are seasoned charity, education, or social enterprise professionals who understand your sector's unique dynamics. Monthly coffee meetings provide a relaxed environment to discuss opportunities, obstacles, and strategic thinking with someone who's walked a similar path.
Professional Coaching Ideal when your new role represents a significant step up in responsibility or requires new skills development. Our coaches work with you to:
Navigate increased leadership responsibilities
Develop strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities
Build confidence in senior stakeholder management
Enhance communication and influence skills
Manage the transition from operational to strategic roles
How It Works
Tailored Programme: You and your coach or mentor will design a programme that fits your schedule, needs and priorities.
Flexible Delivery: Support can be delivered through face-to-face meetings, video calls, phone conversations, or a combination that works for you.
Regular Review: We regularly review and adjust your support programme to ensure it continues to meet your evolving needs.
Our Support Network
Our extensive network of mentors, coaches, and advisors includes:
Former and current charity chief executives
Experienced headteachers and education leaders
Social enterprise founders and directors
Fundraising and development specialists
Governance and trustee experts
Sector-specific specialists across all cause areas
Why We Provide This Support
Higher Success Rates: Our supported placements consistently outperform industry averages for retention and early performance.
Faster Integration: Candidates with support typically integrate more quickly and achieve impact sooner.
Enhanced Satisfaction: Ongoing support leads to higher job satisfaction and career fulfilment.
Long-term Relationships: Many of our supported candidates become part of our extended network, contributing to future placements and sector development.
Inclusion and Workplace Well Being: We find that personal support, such as mentoring or coaching is the missing piece to allow everyone to thrive, including those who lack confidence or with neurodiversities or who have previously felt held back due to protected characteristics.
Getting Started
Your post-placement support begins automatically once you start your new role.
Remember, asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The most successful leaders in the purpose-driven sector understand the value of ongoing learning, reflection, and support. We're here to ensure your transition is smooth, your impact is maximised, and your career continues to flourish.
Going Further
You don’t have to stop after 6 months, we are here for you and always happy to extend support for as long as you need. Your new team may also benefit and we would be delighted to offer a reduced rate for coaching programmes for our partner teams.
Your success drives sector success. Let us support you in making the difference you set out to achieve.
