Flat-fee, governance-aware recruitment for charities, CICs and social enterprises. No percentage commissions, no unnecessary complications.
*Based on recent Kelloch assignments and follow-up feedback. We track shortlist time, retention, participant feedback and agreed action outcomes where clients provide follow-up data.
Percentage fees distort cost. Boards need clarity. Timelines drift. And the sector ends up paying more for a process that often feels less useful than it should.
We built Kelloch recruitment to provide a simpler, more predictable alternative. We focus on the things that actually matter: clear communication, board-ready reporting, and finding candidates who understand the sector's unique pressures. No complicated processes. Just sensible help to get the right person in the seat.
Significantly lower than traditional agency commissions. VAT not applicable.
Compare traditional percentage commissions against our flat-fee model.
*Most UK agencies charge 15-30% of the starting salary. We charge a flat fee regardless of salary level.
Based on a percentage-commission model.
40 days of service delivery
Calculation based on our Enhanced Search fee of £1,750.
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We start by agreeing the outcomes you need, the budget you have, and the values that matter most.
We don’t just post on job boards. We actively contact passive candidates across our networks.
You get a shortlist of values-aligned candidates within 10 days, complete with screening notes.
We coordinate interviews, support your board’s selection, and provide 30-day post-hire follow-up.
This works best when the process is simple, the cost is clear, and the fit is right.
Kelloch understood our pressures and gave us exactly what we needed: speed, transparency, and a candidate who has already made a real difference.
The flat-fee model made it easy for our board to approve. We had a shortlist within 8 days and the whole process was refreshingly straightforward.
10 days is our typical shortlist time, but it's not a hard deadline. If we need more time to find the right fit, we’ll extend the search at no extra cost. We never rush a placement. Match quality and sector fit come first.
If your new hire leaves within 30 days for any reason, we re-run the search for free. We stand by our work and want to make sure you have the right person for the long term.
Yes. While our roots are in Scotland, we recruit UK-wide and have successfully placed candidates for organisations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
We cover the full spectrum of third sector roles, from front-line practitioners and project officers to service managers, directors, and CEOs. Whether you need hands-on delivery staff or senior leadership, we find candidates who align with your values.
Percentage commissions are expensive and often unnecessary. Our flat-fee model gives you cost certainty upfront, which makes it much easier for boards to approve and ensures you're paying for a sensible process, not an inflated agency fee.
Tell us what you are trying to fill and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can help.
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