EXECUTIVE SEARCH for the Not For Profit Sector

“Our Trustee Services Are Pro Bono

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Not For Profit Practice LeadAbigail Hobden-Bada

abigail@compassexecs.co.uk020 7887 6115

Compass Executives are a specialist executive search consultancy for the Not For Profit Sector. We partner with Membership Organisations, Professional Bodies, Trade Associations and Social Impact and Enterprise organisations in delivering business critical leadership personnel that drive businesses forward.

Working in the Not For Profit Sectors, we truly understand the ever-changing sector landscape. Alongside an unrivalled network, we hold up-to-date market intelligence, knowledge of regulatory matters and current government legislation. We have deliberately placed ourselves within the Not For Profit Sector specialism in order to develop and maintain the strongest relationships in the most giving of industries.

Our clients rely on us to guide them through complex periods of growth and transformation, delivering on appointments from Chair, Trustee and Executive Leadership Teams, through to Senior Management. To secure the best talent, transparency is key and our processes are based on a collaborative approach working in partnership with candidate and clients alike to add value to the sector in both the short and long term.

Compass Executives certainly understood the calibre of person we were looking for; they have the widest of networks and contacts; and produced a field of candidates that absolutely met our expectations.

Christine Asbury, Chief Executive, WCS Care

Who Are We?

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What DoWe Do?

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

We recognise that the key to a successful appointment is a true understanding of our client’s business needs and expectations. We invest time to ensure we truly understand challenges, drivers and strategy before we commence any assignment.

Our dedicated research team is responsible for rigorous market analysis and detailed candidate profiling to test and scrutinise candidates’ experience, competence and cultural fit according to each specific brief.

At Compass Executives we pride ourselves on unparalleled sector specific knowledge and the speed and accuracy such insight brings. We operate an open and transparent search process in partnership with our clients, with weekly ‘progress update reports’ and an ‘always available’ approach.

BOARD ADVISORY SERVICES

We provide strategic consultation in relation to board restructuring, new service commissioning and market analytics, such as salary benchmarking. We use psychometric tests and in-depth interviews with team members and referencing to identify strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for personal development and gaps where new talent is required.

CHAIR, TRUSTEE AND NON-EXECUTIVES

Compass Executives are able to source potential Trustees from multiple channels, including our own database, as well as through our strategic partnerships.

We have a Trustee Bank which we encourage Clients and prospective Trustees to enquire about – this is a service where we pair Not For Profit businesses with Trustees with a specific area of expertise, such as: Quality; Finance; Compliance; Governance; Culture; and large-scale Leadership; based on our understanding of both Client and Trustee requirements.

Chair, Trustee andNon-Executive Directors

OUR TRUSTEE BANK

We are proud to offer a Trustee Bank service: this is a free provision where Compass Executives pair Not For Profit businesses with Trustees who have a specific area of expertise, looking to join forward-thinking organisations who may have a need for a particular specialism on their Board, including:

Quality

Finance

Compliance

Governance

Digital

Organisational Change

and Transformation

The partnership we can bridge is based on our understanding of both Client and prospective Trustee requirements.

A new Chair, or Board of Trustees, often bring fresh ideas and can herald a completely new phase for an organisation, its employees and shareholders. Strong leadership is paramount to the success of an organisation, none more so than in the Not For Profit Sector.

Compass Executives are able to source potential Trustees and Non-Executive Directors from multiple channels, including our own GDPR compliant database, as well as through our strategic partnerships within the Private Sector and Not For Profit organisations.

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Abigail Hobden-BadaNFP Practice LeadCompass Executives

KNOWLEDGE

Absolute industry specialists - we only work assignments from the independent health, social care and education spaces.

We have unparalleled access to “emerging sector talent” via our sister company Compass Associates – the largest contingent recruiter within the UK independent health care & social care space.

CURRENCY

Compass Executives are visible and well networked, attending all leading events, seminars and conferences, ensuring we are fully immersed within our market space and the leaders within it.

Sector specialism enables us to utilise market knowledge when advising clients as to what profile fits the remit in question.

SPEED

With a database of over 100,000 sector specific personnel we boast industry-best access to top talent quicker than our competitors.

With the largest staff base amongst our competitors for permanent recruitment we can deploy resource, share knowledge and facilitate our client’s needs when time is at a premium.

Why We Are Different

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MISSION

Our mission is to provide a modern, dynamic service which incorporates the following:

The highest industry standards.

A robust process with sector leading assessment.

The most precise and appropriate outcome that adds value to our clients.

VALUES

Our values are the cornerstone of our success. We share commercially sensitive information that demands exceptional standards of integrity and discretion at all times. Our clients and candidates will always receive a professional, collaborative and tailored approach.

VISION

Our vision is to be the industry’s first thought when choosing an executive search consultancy to partner with.

“We wanted to appoint an agency with a very clearly defined practice in the care sector. The decision to appoint Compass was based on the agency’s extensive and evidenced knowledge, connections and understanding of our sector; on the experience of building a relationship over the past months; on their obvious commitment and excitement about this project; and on the fee proposition – although fees alone would not have convinced us. I also took up my own references which reinforced the view I had formed of Compass Executive’s performance and response.

Christine Asbury, Chief Executive, WCS Care

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CLIENT MEETING

Build a true understanding of your organisation, employees, culture, challenges and business strategy.

Compass Executives will listen and learn, not talk and sell.

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Confirmation of appropriate candidates sourced.

Confirmation of interview format, testing, competency questions and candidate evaluation.

ASSIGNMENTSPECIFICATION

Creation and sign-off of assignment specification illustrating we fully understand your requirements.

Development of comprehensive candidate brief.

TARGET RESEARCH

In depth, confidential market research positioned around assignment requirements.

Collation and sign-off on target list parameters.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Tailored, discreet approach with weekly progress updates with client.

Constant visibility of shortlist process dates provided to candidates to ensure swift assignment progress.

INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT

Professional competency and behavioural based interviews.

Use of leading ‘people assessment tools’ to review behaviours, aptitudes and emotional intelligence.

Remit is key

No stone left unturned

Detail critical

Market overview and talent

identification

We meet all relevant candidates

PLACEMENT

Consultation, support and advice throughout from verbal offer to employment start.

Contract negotiations, counter offers, closing.

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management pre-close is imperative

PLACEMENT WARRANTY

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CLIENT INTERVIEWS

Meetings arranged in a timely manner.

SHORTLIST

Candidate shortlist (typically 4-6 individuals) delivered within agreed timescale.

CV, interview report and candidate data (salary expectations, notice period etc.) submitted for each individual attached with proficiency and capability assessment.

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“Compass Executive’s main concern is to ensure that the right people end up in the right roles, for them and the relevant organisation. This means that, unlike some Executive Search professionals, they are not pushy. They are supportive and helpful even when there’s no immediate gain, which builds trust.

Jane Townson Philpott, Interim Chief Executive, UK Homecare Association

“CANDIDATE VIEW

Thanks to Ben, I was able to be sure that the opportunity was the right one for me; and by effectively guiding me through his client’s requirements, he helped me to give the best possible account of myself when being assessed for the role.

Richard Muncaster, Chief Executive Officer, Care Workers Charity

CLIENT VIEW

Ben led the search for my replacement as CEO and worked hard to find us a strong shortlist and ultimately an exceptional successor. I found Ben to be very knowledgeable about the care sector. I would highly recommend Compass Executives for your executive search needs.

Alex Ramamurthy, Trustee and former CEO, Care Workers Charity

Case Study

The Care Workers CharityChief Executive OfficerJuly 2018

Company Profile: Benevolent FundSpecialism: Social CareFounded: 2009 WHY COMPASS EXECUTIVES?

Compass Executives’ extensive understanding and network within the social care sector was pivotal to be awarded the assignment. CWC sought a partner who had worked with care providers of all scale and therefore understood and could convey the unique requirements of this position.

REASON AND PURPOSE

The previous CEO, Alex Ramamurthy, decided to pursue a new challenge following an incredibly impactful two year tenure. The Trustees of the Care Workers Charity (CWC) sought to appoint an inspirational, accomplished and charismatic new CEO to provide overall leadership and a long-term strategy. The CEO would set and deliver CWC’s strategic direction, build the charity into a major force in its field and ensure it raises the funds to pursue its mission.

METHODOLOGY

Given the niche nature of the charity and the associated experience and skillset required of the incoming CEO, the search was incredibly detailed and robust. A dual focussed campaign was undertaken across both advertisement and a headhunt in all social care sector spaces. Post initial interview all candidates were scored via a competency matrix by each member of the CWC Board. This condensed the shortlist to three individuals who went through a two-stage client interview process.

OUTCOME

Two from the final three were deemed appointable with the chosen individual accepting without hesitation.

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COMPANY BREAKDOWN

The Care Worker’s Charity (CWC) is the benevolent fund for the care sector, relieving poverty and sickness through hardship grants. It exists to fulfil its mission that no care worker will ever face financial hardship alone.

Founded in October 2009 originally as the Care Professionals Benevolent Fund, its objective was to support those who are, or have been, engaged in the care sector and the dependents of such persons by relieving poverty and sickness through hardship grants.

With nearly 2 million care workers in the UK, contributing to one of Britain’s largest workforce’s, they make a massive contribution to our everyday lives.

Pro bono hours dedicated to our Trustee Service in the 2018/19 Financial Year

Placed candidates are either Chief Executive or Trustees through our entire history

500+

1in5COMPANY PROFILE: NFP Practice history

Charity

NFP

50%Placements in the 2018/19 Financial Year were Board-level

£21kFunds raised for great causes

We are proud to have won the prestigious accolade of ‘Recruiter of the Year’ in the 2019 HealthInvestor Awards, having also won the award in 2017.

Comments included “Compass is immersed in the health and care sector, supports all organisational types, possess specialised industry knowledge, and operates to high industry standards; proven ability to fill C-level positions with aspiring talent – should be commended for its sector reach.”

In addition, we won ‘Back Office Support Team of the Year’ at the IRP Awards in 2018, and are Finalists for “Recruiter of the Year” at the 2019 LaingBuisson Awards taking place in November.

COMPRISED OF

Our NFP Practicein numbers

Awards

PLACEMENT PROFILE: NFP Practice history

SALARY BANDING Entire Placement history

Strategy & Development

Quality

Operations

CEO/CFO/COO

Chair/Trustee

Finance & Commercial

HR

£0-69,999 £70,000-119,999 £120,000-165,000

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