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We have developed an unrivalled understanding of the needs of not-for-profit organisations.


We pioneered executive search in the not-for-profit sector, taking the best of commercial headhunting and turning it into the right process needed for the sector. Many others have followed us but 30 years later that same honest and open approach we started tells us the not-for-profit sector appreciates and trusts us.

About Us
25/03/24
Development Director
Pembroke College

“ I really was so lucky to have you as the consultant on this one (they aren't all like you ...)! ”

Kate Love
Development Director
Felsted School
Director of Philanthropy
British Heart Foundation

“ Thank you for the amazing job you did to help us recruit such fabulous team members ”

Susan Glasgow
Chief Executive Officer
Variety
29/04/24
Director of Human Resources
Shrewsbury School

“ Execucare took time to truly understand our role, our culture and priorities. ”

Susan Shutter
Pro Vice Chancellor & Director of Human Resources
Regent’s University London
11/03/24
Membership Manager
Institute for Fiscal Studies

“ Execucare are valued supporters of CASE and the CASE Graduate Trainee Scheme. ”

Leigh Cleghorn
Deputy Director
CASE
04/03/24
Head of Marketing & Communications
Nottingham Hospitals Charity

“ I had no hesitation in asking Execucare for support in the recruitment of three highly specialist roles for The National Gallery ”

James Beardsworth-Shaw
Head of Commercial Services
The National Gallery
11/03/24
Transformational Philanthropy Manager
University of Manchester

“ Thank you so very much for all your good work, help and sage advice ”

Maša Amatt
Director of Development & Fellow
Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
11/03/24
Philanthropy Manager Innovation
University of Manchester

“ With your help we really picked a star as our new Chief Executive Officer ”

Mark von Dadelszen
President
Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
Portfolio
Head of Development
Auckland Museum

“ Jamie and I admired your style - professional, diligent, honest and emotionally intelligent ”

Will Hutton
Principal
Hertford College Oxford
Portfolio
Head of Philanthropy
Benenden School

“ Execucare seek to cater to our specific needs and are a pleasure to work with. ”

Alison Traub
Executive Director of Development & Alumni Relations
University of Cambridge
Portfolio
Trusts & Foundations Manager
Chatsworth House Trust

“ Thank you very much for an excellent recruitment process, it was a great pleasure working with you. ”

Matt MacDougall
Development Fundraising Manager
Heart Foundation New Zealand
Portfolio
Philanthropy Manager
SOAS University of London

“ I have a lot of experience of working with executive search agents and found Mairi and her team at Execucare among the best ”

Chris Cobb
Pro Vice-Chancellor
University of London
Portfolio
Head of Strategic Philanthropy
University of Glasgow

“ I couldn’t have asked for anymore. I don’t know how you manage it and know us so well - but you did it again! ”

Helen Walker
Deputy Director Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships
Dogs Trust
Portfolio
Senior Development Manager
University of Leeds

“ You really did a fantastic job and I'm glad we were able to work with you on it. ”

Tim Seamans
Director of External Relations
University of Liverpool
Portfolio
Philanthropy Director
Auckland Foundation

“ Execucare are highly professional and know the market well, and are a firm I would certainly recommend. ”

Richard Anthony
Bursar
Jesus College Cambridge
Portfolio
Fundraising Manager
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project

“ Execucare have been a pleasure to work with and they have guided us through this recruitment process seamlessly and professionally ”

Ralph Elika
Director
Liston College
Portfolio
Executive Head UK Office
St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group

“ Execucare provided a highly professional and supportive service during a recent search. ”

Nicole Newman
Fundraising Consultant
Old Royal Naval College
Portfolio
Director of Development
Lady Margaret Hall

“ We were delighted with having to make a difficult choice between 3 very appointable candidates. ”

Karen Heaton
Director of Human Resources
University of Manchester
Portfolio
Development Director
Eltham College

“ You presented us with excellent candidates and we are delighted with the outcome. It was great to work with you. ”

Lesley Mynett-Johnson
Head of Strategic Relationships
Starship Foundation
Portfolio
Philanthropy Manager
Royal Horticultural Society

“ I have dealt with many agencies and you are by far up there with the very best ”

Sarah Scott
Recruitment Business Partner Advancement
University of Sydney
Portfolio
Head of Development
Dogs Trust Ireland

“ I was pleased with how you represented the candidates and each of their strengths, things to look out, etc ”

Barbara Cathcart
Chief Executive
Nottingham Hospitals Charity
Portfolio
Strategic Director of Principal Gifts
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

“ Execucare has done everything I’d hoped for, and more. Thank You! ”

TJ Rawlinson
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Cardiff University
Portfolio
Director of Development
Fitzwilliam College

“ Execucare were able to offer us frank benchmarking advice based on their knowledge of the sector, which was invaluable for decision-making ”

Alison Woolley
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Goldsmiths University of London
Portfolio
Director of Development
Southbank Centre

“ We were pleased to have had the support and services of Execucare. ”

Deborah Swallow
Director
The Courtauld Institute of Art
Portfolio
Director of Development
Weizmann UK

“ She is a wonderful asset to the team so thank you for all your work in bringing her to the Philharmonia ”

Jennifer Suggitt
Director of Development
Philharmonia
Portfolio
Philanthropy Manager
Chatsworth House