Human Resources
Support for your organisation’s people, workplace culture and employee relations – covering everything from recruitment and onboarding, to contracts, policies and procedures, staff wellbeing and performance management.
Overview
What can I learn on this page?
- Explore the software that charities often use.
- Learn about employment law topics by looking at Acas free webinars.
- Go to the frequently asked questions that we often get about hiring for charities.
Curated Software by NewHub
We’ve put together this useful guide for you & your decision-makers.
Breathe HR
Breathe delivers first-class Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety support, backed by hands-on consultancy and advanced technology.
Worknest
WorkNest delivers first-class Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety support, backed by hands-on consultancy and advanced technology.
Acas
Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice.
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Ideally both, but it depends on the role. For specialist positions (finance, IT, legal), prioritise skills as these can be harder to teach. For frontline or programme delivery roles, passion and alignment with your mission may be equally important. The best approach is finding candidates with core competencies who can develop genuine commitment to your cause.
Focus on showcasing the meaningful impact of the role, opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and your organisation’s values. Utilise free job boards like CharityJob’s basic listings, social media, volunteer networks, and sector-specific newsletters. Employee referral schemes can also be cost-effective.
Charity recruitment often requires finding candidates who align with your mission and values, not just those with the right skills. Salaries may be lower than corporate equivalents, so emphasising purpose, impact, and workplace culture becomes crucial. You’ll also need to consider volunteers, trustees, and various employment structures unique to the sector.
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