Finding great staff, from front-line to leadership, who understand your mission
Flat-fee, governance-aware recruitment for charities, CICs and social enterprises. No percentage commissions, no unnecessary complications.
*Based on Kelloch assignment records and follow-up feedback; not independently audited. See definitions, scope and limitations.
The problem is not just hiring. It is hiring with too much friction.
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.
A better fit for the sector
Easy for boards to say yes to
- Flat-fee transparency. Predictable costs that are easy to approve.
- Board-ready reporting. Practical assurance for your trustees.
- Cost certainty. Fixed fees that never creep with salary.
Faster, without lowering the bar
- 10-day shortlists. We don't believe in six-week drifts.
- Sector fluency. We speak the same language as your team.
- Values alignment. We screen for fit, not just a CV match.
Support that does not stop at shortlist
- 30-day guarantee. We stand by every search we run.
- Onboarding guidance. Helping your new hire hit the ground running.
- 90% retention. Our candidates stay and deliver.
Transparent, fixed pricing
Significantly lower than traditional agency commissions. VAT not applicable.
Recruitment Cost Diagnostic
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.
Mission Impact
40 days of service delivery
Calculation based on our Enhanced Search fee of £1,750.
Want to remove these costs entirely?
Explore Talent Direct Our consent-led network is free for light-touch visibility.Alternative: Talent Direct
Want a free, light-touch way to see consented third-sector professionals? Talent Direct lets organisations view member profiles and request an introduction. It is not managed recruitment, screening or a shortlist service.
Talent Direct or Managed Search?
Both help organisations meet good people. Only Managed Search is a recruitment service.
| What you need | Talent Direct | Managed Search |
|---|---|---|
| Best when | You want to explore consented professional profiles directly. | You need Kelloch to run and support the search. |
| Kelloch's role | Maintains the network and passes on agreed introduction requests. | Shapes the brief, searches, screens and reports. |
| Candidate screening | Not included. Organisations complete their own checks and selection. | Included, with screening notes and a better-fit shortlist. |
| Search and shortlist | Not included. | Included according to the selected package. |
| Cost | Free for professionals and organisations. | Fixed fee from £1,250. |
A sensible process from brief to hire
Brief & Shape
We start by agreeing the outcomes you need, the budget you have, and the values that matter most.
Targeted Search
We don’t just post on job boards. We actively contact passive candidates across our networks.
Screen & Report
You get a shortlist of values-aligned candidates within 10 days, complete with screening notes.
Assurance & Guide
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.
Frequently asked questions
Need to hire without the usual recruitment nonsense?
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