Case studies

“Test Driving’ a role to prove it delivers financially

Recruiting a Fundraising & Marketing Manager at Hospitality & Hope was unchartered territory for us and we needed to prove the concept without committing ourselves to the medium to long term.

Laura Berks, Projects and Training Manager, Waterwise

Going through The Well Placed programme has opened my mind to thinking about recruitment differently, with people at its heart.

How innovative approaches to recruitment could transform the charity sector

The Well Placed scheme is more than just a recruitment tool; it’s an investment in the future of the charity and voluntary sector – and one that empowered Waterwise to recruit with a different perspective.

My journey from the creative industries to water conservation

Working at Waterwise I can clearly see my efforts going towards something objectively good and meaningful that will positively affect my future, the future of my children, and society at large.

“Bringing a different perspective to our work in Wales”

In her placement at the WI Hannah hit the ground running and was able to quickly grasp the issues and start to address them immediately.

Deirdre Carswell, Head of Fundraising, Skylarks – podcast

Deirdre Carswell, one of The Well Placed alumni, worked in a Corporate Partnerships placement at Alzheimer’s Society for 6 months.

Give it a go! – video

Age UK has created 4 placements since we launched our pilot. Donna Marshall, Chief People Officer, explains why.

Why The Well Placed was set up – video

Maya, the Founder of The Well Placed, has personal experience of how hard it can be to find your first job in the charity sector despite having years of experience.