Ashby Jenkins Recruitment

Our sponsor for the Personal Development track this year is Ashby Jenkins Recruitment. A sector-leading recruitment agency supporting charity and not-for-profit organisations to find the best talent, their team is made up of ex-charity sector professionals and experienced recruiters. They specialise in recruiting for senior appointments, fundraising, operations and marketing roles. More information: https://lnkd.in/gacbu5c #ScotConf

I'm just about a month into my role at Ashby Jenkins Recruitment, and I've been overwhelmed by the number of talented young professionals I've had the privilege of speaking to. 🌟 It's encouraging to know there are so many bright folk in the charity sector who have what it takes to become future leaders. But they need what we've all needed at some point in our careers - guidance and support from someone who's been there! 💡 Whether it's advice about making a move or developing skills that have helped you become a better fundraiser, you could use your time and experience to make a huge difference to someone early on in their career journey - while supporting your own development, too! Not only that, you'll be helping to foster a sense of community in our sector. Sounds pretty good, am I right?? 😎 Would you consider becoming an informal mentor for one of these inspiring individuals? Drop me a line for more information on how to get involved! heather@ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk 020 3006 2787 #ashbyjenkinsrecruitment #mentoring

Congratulations Emma Ihsan on being promoted to Principal Consultant! Emma has been with us just over a year after leaving a very successful fundraising career behind. The dedication she shows to our charity partners and the candidates we're working with is second to none and she's had excellent reviews from people working with her. Her background in fundraising, where she was leading teams, developing strategies and managing significant donors has allowed her to consult and collaborate with a variety of different organisations to help shape roles and find them the best talent. If you are looking to recruit or for any advice on structures of teams, the market etc. please do get in touch with her on Emma@ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk or drop her a call on 02030 062787. Congratulations Emma! #charityjobs #fundraisingjob #recruitment #ashbyjenkinsrecruitment

Very proud of Jake Parsons and his hard work training for Ride London for Mind! Check out how excited he is, let's see if he feels the same after 100 miles....stay tuned for the post-ride photo. He's also planning to do the marathon next year....what a superstar! https://shorturl.at/cpvB3 #fundraising

Internal Recruitment “VS” Agency Recruitment I love working in-house and have done so for many years now but it's always valuable to connect with our partner agency recruiters like Jake Parsons to gain deeper insights into the current market. Thank you, Jake, for your time today; it was incredibly informative. Despite our familiarity with our own charity, The Prince's Trust,  and knowing which roles are easier to fill than others, agency recruiters often offer a broader perspective. They engage with more candidates and possess a deeper understanding of the other companies and charities that they represent. So although we don’t always use our partner agencies to support with our recruitment needs, they are valuable for market intelligence. Given the ever-changing nature of the market, it's important to recognise shifts across all sectors and positions. Although Covid may seem like a thing of the past, my conversation with Jake highlighted lingering repercussions, particularly within the charity sector. He mentioned potential talent gaps, especially in fundraising, as individuals who left during the pandemic may not have ever returned. These discussions underscore the importance of staying attuned to market dynamics and adapting our recruitment strategies accordingly. A changing market certainly keeps things interesting. What are your thoughts on this? #princestrust #changingmarket #talentacquisitiontrends

Hello 2024! Happy new year all, I am excited to be back at work with my wonderful colleagues at Ashby Jenkins Recruitment! Are you looking for a new challenge or would like some advice on staffing your team? If so please pick up the phone for an informal conversation on 020 3006 2787 or drop me an email at chloe@ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk. #ashbyjenkinsrecruitment #happynewyear #newbeginnings

Are you worried about supporting statements and applications being created using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence programmes? The below image is a small snippet of what was generated after typing "Create a cover letter for a charity that supports children in foster care" My team have all been given training and are using apps to help detect this to ensure that we are representing candidates authentically so when you partner with us on recruitment you know that we have this covered. Top things for you to look out for: 1. Does the text use American spellings rather than the UK spellings? Examples are "organization" instead of "organisation", "strategize" rather than "strategise". 2. Is there a comma after the "and" in a list? Watch out for things like "organised, articulate and, passionate". 3. More diffuse to spot and should be done in combination with the above but does there seem to be a lot of adjectives and wide range of vocabulary? Generally humans will use a common set of words so if there is a huge range in one statement it could hint at the use of AI. #aichallenges #recruitmentchallenges #charityjobs #fundraisingjobs

I am working on an amazing role managing a fundraising campaign that raises around £5m each year! This Fundraising Project Manager role will oversee a huge fundraising appeal for this international development charity, bringing together teams from across the organisation and ensuring the maximum amount of income is raised. You will need strong project management experience alongside a good knowledge of fundraising, ideally across a few income streams. There are loads of exciting activities as part of this campaign including a new event and a brand refresh. Get in touch with me asap to find out more about this role! 02030 062787 or message me on here. #newjobs #ashbyjenkinsrecruitment #projectmanagementjobs #fundraisingjobs

We had a wonderful evening yesterday hosting Antonia N. and networking with leaders from across the sector! A huge thank you to my team and everyone who came and spent the evening with us! Blog with the top tips for being a successful leader coming early next week. Next event coming in April 2024....... #networking #ashbyjenkinsrecruitment