Finding the best people for your organisation

Whether you need a new Director of Fundraising, a new senior manager or an interim solution quickly, we can help with a service that suits your needs.

Bespoke recruitment tailored for you

Since we were set up in 2016 our AAW People Unit has been the go-to for CEOs and Boards wanting great Directors and senior professionals seeking that special, new role. Over recent years we’ve also become the agency of choice for interims and now have an additional service option to help you recruit Senior Managers and Heads of functions.

Our Services

  • Executive Search

    Discover AAW Group's exceptional executive search services, typically for CEO, Director-level and Trustee roles, expertly designed to curate and deliver a results-driven campaign tailored to your charity's needs. With our bespoke AAW Assessment Process to understand your organisation's strategy, goals and culture, you can seamlessly secure a top-notch shortlist of candidates. We will support you all the way from candidate profile creation to appointment.

  • Shortlisting

    Perhaps you just need some support on the search side of the campaign and would like some extra help on landing a great shortlist. Discover your ideal candidates with AAW Group's tailored shortlisting service. Our exceptional search team collaborates with our founders' extensive and unique networks, ensuring excellent selections for vital heads of function roles and senior managers. AAW’s Shortlisting services is offered as an exclusive only basis.

  • Interim Management

    Need to fill an executive or management role fast? We offer hassle-free contracting support for charities in need. With AAW's extensive network of readily-available interim directors, managers and heads of departments, we ensure you quickly secure experienced talent for vital roles, offering a shortlist in just 48 hours and assistance with contracting procedures.

Current Vacancies

  • Chief Fundraising & Marketing Officer

    Sense, the leading disability organisation, is seeking a bold, visionary leader who can shape the future of fundraising and marketing at one of the UK’s most ambitious and values-driven charities.

  • Philanthropy Manager (UK/Europe Lead)

    Animals Asia, who run life-saving sanctuaries in China and Vietnam and work to end bear bile farming are seeking an experienced major gift fundraiser to lead their philanthropy activities in the UK and EU, working on high-net-worth relationships and the strategic management of a donor pipeline.

  • Principal Gifts Manager

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a Principal Gifts Manager responsible for identifying, cultivating and stewarding high-value donors to the charity giving £100,000 plus.

  • Philanthropy Manager (USA Lead)

    Animals Asia, who run life-saving sanctuaries in China and Vietnam and work to end bear bile farming are seeking an experienced major gift fundraiser to lead their philanthropy activities in the USA, working on high-net-worth relationships and the strategic management of a donor pipeline.

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    Interim positions

    AAW have a variety of interim assignments available currently covering Marketing, Communications and Fundraising. For more information contact us.

  • Trusts and Foundation Manager

    At Animals Asia, best known for their pioneering work to end bear bile farming are looking for Trusts and Foundation Manager – a pivotal role that will help unlock critical funding and drive impact for animals across Asia.

  • Partnership Account Manager (Payroll Giving)

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a proactive and relationships-driven Partnerships Account Manager for managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partners.

  • Deputy Head of Philanthropy

    Animals Asia, are on a powerful mission to end cruelty and restore respect for animals across Asia.

    They are on the hunt for an exceptional major donor expert to step into the role of Deputy Head of Philanthropy – a dynamic leader who can grow our global giving community and supercharge our impact for animals.

  • Head of Trusts & Foundations

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a senior, experienced fundraiser to manage and deliver a successful strategy to secure income from charitable trusts, foundations, lotteries and institutional funders.

  • Head of Commercial

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a commercially-driven professional to lead the charity’s efforts to explore, test and grow new income-generating products and services that align with their mission and values.

  • Case for Support & Impact Manager

    Developing compelling, donor-centric materials that articulate the impact, urgency and strategic importance of Hearing Dogs’ work.

  • Director of Marketing and Engagement

    The Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation which supports the work of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking an experienced brand, marketing and communications professional to become their Director of Marketing and Engagement in a newly created role.

  • Director of Income and Engagement

    The Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), the UK’s largest national charity dedicated to improving bone health and beating osteoporosis, is seeking a bold and dynamic fundraising and communications leader who can drive transformative income growth and galvanise public engagement.

  • Director of Development

    ZSL, the international conservation charity driven by science, is seeking a strategic and ambitious Director of Development to attract sustainable long-term revenue for the organisation through strong leadership of the fundraising directorate, with priorities aligned to ZSL’s vision and impact goals.

  • Director of Supporter Fundraising

    The RSPB, Europe’s leading nature conservation NGO, is seeking a Director of Supporter Fundraising to lead the charity’s work in recruiting and stewarding the next generation of individual supporters to help address the nature and climate emergency. 

  • Director of Fundraising

    The Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation which supports the work of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a motivational and empowering fundraising professional to lead a vibrant and ambitious fundraising team.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Cynthia Spencer Hospice, based in Northampton, is seeking a CEO to develop and lead a new fundraising and commercial strategy at the start of an exciting period of change for the Hospice.

  • Director of Income Generation and Engagement

    Starlight, the national charity for children’s play in healthcare, is seeking an experienced income and engagement leader to drive income generation, growth and increased engagement with the charity.

  • Director of Fundraising and Engagement

    Population Matters, the organisation shining a light on the impact our growing population is having on us and nature, is seeking a Director of Fundraising and Engagement to lead and inspire a passionate team towards achieving a global funding model that is diverse, sustainable and pioneering by 2030.

  • Prospect Research Team Manager

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a Prospect Team Manager to identify, qualify and deliver high-quality prospect insight to support transformational giving across their philanthropy and high value programmes.

  • Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to identify, secure and shape new strategic corporate relationships that will help drive income and awareness at scale.

  • Major Gifts Team Manager

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a Major Gifts Team Manager to develop and implement a strategy to grown income from major donors giving between £5,000 and £100,000.

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  • Head of Philanthropy

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking an ambitious and inspiring philanthropy leader to shape the charity’s high-value giving strategy, secure transformational gifts and to work closely with the Director of Income Generation and the CEO to deliver ambitious income growth.

  • Head of Corporate Partnerships

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a high-value corporate partnership professional to lead their new corporate fundraising function.

Our Clients

A selection of recruited roles

ActionAid Ireland, CEO

Amnesty International, Finance Director

Animals Asia, Global Director of Fundraising and Communications

Barnardo’s, Director of Fundraising & Marketing

BRAC UK, Deputy CEO & Director of Partnerships

Centrepoint, Director of Fundraising

Dóchas, CEO

Global Fund for Forgotten People, Chief Financial Officer

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, Deputy Director of Relationship Fundraising and Deputy Director of Public Fundraising

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity: Executive Director of Charities

KidsOR, Director of Fundraising

Marie Curie, Marketing & Communications Director and Fundraising Director

Mencap, Director of Fundraising

MQ Mental Health, CEO

MS Society, Executive Director of Engagement and Income Generation

National Youth Orchestra, Fundraising and Communications Director

National Museum of the Royal Navy, Director of Fundraising

Oxfam GB, Individual Engagement Director

Plan International UK, Director of Fundraising & Supporter Engagement

Prostate Cancer UK, Associate Director of Fundraising

RNID, Associate Director of Income and Partnerships

The Royal Parks, Head of Fundraising

RSPCA, Director of Communications, Marketing and Fundraising

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, Director of Fundraising and Communications

Salvation Army, Director of Fundraising

Samaritans, Director of Income

St John Ambulance, Director of Fundraising

University of Sydney, Director of Development

Versus Arthritis, Director of Income and Engagement

With You, Executive Director of People & Inclusion

World Child Cancer, CEO

WWF, Director Individual Marketing & Legacies

WWF International, Director Global Development Centre

Young Lives Vs Cancer, Director of Fundraising

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