Wonder Learning Partnership seeks immediate interim COO cover, following two unsuccessful permanent recruitment attempts.
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Recruiting for senior leadership roles is never straightforward, particularly in the charity sector where commercial acumen needs to sit alongside genuine non-profit experience.
Wonder Learning Partnership had already been through two unsuccessful permanent recruitment processes with another agency earlier in the year. Despite those efforts, the right candidate hadn’t materialised.
Meanwhile, as the organisation continued to grow, the need for a Chief Operating Officer to support CEO, Jonathan Britton became increasingly urgent. With time no longer on their side, the decision was made to explore an interim solution instead and Wonder Learning Partnership turned to Charity Recruit for help.
“After two unsuccessful searches, we needed a partner who understood both the urgency and the sector. Charity Recruit delivered exactly that, matching us with an Interim COO who could step in and add value straight away."
Key Achievements
- Charity Recruit stepped in after two unsuccessful permanent recruitment attempts with another agency, moving quickly to fill an urgent leadership gap.
- The recruiter sourced and placed a highly qualified Interim Chief Operating Officer within a short timeframe, supporting the organisation through a critical period of
- Charity Recruit presented a candidate with both commercial experience and a strong understanding of the non-profit sector, meeting all of the client’s key requirements.
- The team delivered a smooth, well managed process from initial consultation through to appointment, keeping the client informed at every stage.
