Appointing and retaining the right people is the single most important factor in determining organisational success. Action Planning offers a suite of integrated services for filling chief executive and other senior staff positions. We specialise in appointing professionals within executive management, fundraising, marketing and communications. The key is personalisation.

Each recruitment assignment is unique; our solutions are tailored to suit each position and its role within your organisation. From the initial meeting, our approach is based on getting to know you and your needs. Using our extensive network of contacts, we can then look across the sector and beyond to find the right candidates for your culture and context.

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crafting your message It is important to communicate not only the skills and competencies you require, but the soft skills and cultural fit you need. Action Planning can provide comprehensive support with job and person specifications, competencies, and the wording and placing of advertisements.

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finding the right candidates The right people are out there, but they may not know about you and the opportunities you offer. We can help you advertise in the right places and headhunt skilled professionals. Our network extends across traditional charities, international NGOs, voluntary sector organisations, colleges and schools, hospitals, NHS trusts and more.

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selecting the candidates Selection entails much more than sorting CVs. Our team can manage responses to advertisements, shortlist candidates, conduct preliminary interviews, administer psychometric testing, prepare an intensive assessment centre including the training of trustees on the process, and advise on the final selection board.

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ensuring a good fit Once you have chosen your candidate, Action Planning can help design induction and training structures, offer mentoring for a new chief executive or facilitate change management. Our interest in the long-term success of our appointments does not end once the contract is signed.