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.

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Education Solutions

Education: Expert development solutions

Tim Barnes - Founder

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Fern Talent

Charity & Nonprofit Solutions

Charity: Recruitment & strategic consultancy

Let’s collaborate to identify your low risk, high impact solutions.

We provide recruitment, specialist consultancy, training, coaching and more
Free consultation to assess your specific challenge and objectives
Team of experts curated from our network and bespoke for each project
Freelance model eliminates overheads - Efficiency gains passed on as additional services providing a systemic solution
All permanent placements include 6 months mentoring or coaching for new starters to embed with full support to increase retention, job satisfaction and to facilitate impact quickly

Guaranteed results with temp cover at no additional cost if our placement needs parental or medical leave in their first year. This is part of our big commitment to DE&I and giving you peace of mind.

Anton Packheiser

Executive Coach & Search Consultant

Amba Shirfield

Strategic Development Consultant - Education

Looking for a service?

We tailor expert teams—recruitment specialists, fundraising strategists, sector advisors, digital/data/finance experts, trainers, and coaches—based on your specific needs. Whether you’re launching a short-term project or filling permanent vacancies, we offer a single, integrated service under one fixed fee and including ongoing support.

Bespoke Team Assembly: We assess your goals and budget to hand-pick professionals with sector experience (e.g., former headteachers for school roles, senior fundraisers for charities).
Integrated Delivery: No juggling multiple suppliers. One point of contact manages recruitment, consultancy, digital-CRM setup, training workshops, and post-launch support.
Permanent Hire Expertise: For long-term roles, we craft detailed job specs aligned with your 3- to 5-year plan, source passive candidates, conduct rigorous screening (interviews, psychometrics, cultural assessments), and handle onboarding. We even provide probation-period coaching to maximize retention.
Flexible Resourcing: Scale up or down—intensive recruitment with light consultancy, or deep strategic planning with comprehensive training—so you pay only for what you need.
Decentralised Network: Our access to the UK’s most connected professionals means you benefit from niche expertise that traditional agencies can’t match.
Transparent, Budget-Conscious Fees: One clear proposal covers all services—no hidden costs. Because we bundle consultancy and recruitment, you avoid duplicate overhead and gain senior expertise at charitable-sector rates.

Ready to build a high-impact team or secure key permanent talent?

contactus@ferntalent.com 0203 880 5566

Looking for a new project?

Looking for project-based work or a permanent role where your expertise drives real impact? Join our flexible network and choose assignments that match your strengths and ambitions.

Varied, High-Impact Projects: Work on first-time development programmes, fundraising scale-ups, leadership transitions, education-sector builds, or international UK expansions. Each project brings together multidisciplinary experts, so you collaborate with peers from different fields and grow your skill set.
Permanent Opportunities: We place candidates in mission-driven organisations with competitive packages (salary, benefits, professional-development budgets). Our process is transparent: clear timelines, dedicated candidate advocates, and honest feedback every step of the way. Once you’re hired, we support you with tailored onboarding, mentoring, and check-ins at 3, 6, and 12 months to ensure long-term success.
Flexible Engagement: Choose short-term consults (6–12 weeks) or longer assignments (6 months+). You set your availability, fees, and preferred sectors—education, healthcare, environment, social services—while we match you to clients’ needs.
Streamlined Process: Apply once to access multiple opportunities. We handle outreach, interview coordination, and contract negotiation, so you focus on delivering results.
Career Growth Support: Even after placement, you gain access to our coaches, sector mentors, and upskilling resources. If your goals shift, we help you explore the next right move—whether that’s a stretch assignment or another permanent vacancy.

Ready to join a network that values your expertise and supports your career path?

contactus@ferntalent.com 0203 880 6655

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