Our process is a simple one. Taking the brief is the most important element of any recruitment process and we will want to make sure we really understand the requirements of the role(s). This will involve at least one face to face meeting with the Chair/Chief Executive or senior trustee in charge of the selection process and at the very least, a conversation with all the members of the nominations committee. In larger organisations it may be appropriate to speak to a number of other key stakeholders as well. If necessary we will help draw up a person specification and job description. We will keep you informed of progress throughout the process.

Trustees Unlimited sources potential trustees from multiple channels. We have our own database of around 1,000 senior people from the private, public and third sectors who have a variety of functional backgrounds. We also search through other channels and through our strategic partners such as the Financial Times Non Executive Club, Russam GMS’s database of 11,000 senior executives, the National Union of Students, Getting on Board and Women Like Us (a database of 12,000 women in the London area).

Candidates are asked to address how they meet the requirements of the person specification in their application. Trustees Unlimited will conduct a sift of the long list and will interview selected candidates. References will be taken and you will be presented with a shortlist. We aim to deliver a shortlist within 30 working days after taking the brief.
The Standard service consists of the recruitment process as outlined above. The appointed trustee(s) will have a free place at a half-day trustee induction workshop run jointly by BWB/NCVO which occurs twice per year; a substantially reduced fee on a delegate place at the next NCVO/BWB Governance Conference; and a complimentary copy of the Good Trustee Guide produced by NCVO.

The Basic service is for organisations with a turnover of less than £500K. Following a one hour briefing conversation between the selection committee of the recruiting organisation and Trustees Unlimited, a search will be conducted of the Trustees Unlimited database and other channels. Candidates who express an interest in the role will have their details forwarded on to the recruiting organisation and it will then be the responsibility of the organisation to decide how to proceed.

Trustees Unlimited has been set up in such a way so that a wide variety of organisations can use its services cost-effectively. We are aware of the financial commitment required to undertake a recruitment process of this nature and so we have tried to remove the financial risk by ensuring that, apart from a small initial engagement fee, the balance is only payable on successful appointment. For details of our Terms of Business click here. Details of each service level are found by hovering over the relevant service level in the left column below and the pricing structure is dependent on your organisation’s annual turnover, or budget.

Should these fees exclude you from working with Trustees Unlimited, we would suggest that you register your vacancy with NVCO’s Trustee Bank service which is a free service.

For more information of how we can help please call Trustees Unlimited on 0845 3710899 or email info@trustees-unlimited.co.uk. Alternatively, to register a formal enquiry and to have someone call you back, complete this form.