Board Roles to Boost Your Career Change
Have you considered taking your career in a new direction by joining the board of a charity or non-profit organisation? Board and executive-level roles can offer an opportunity to put your experience, skills and leadership expertise to use in a new sector while making a meaningful difference.
Join Marie McQuade and Philippa Fabry from Peridot Partners, a specialist executive search firm working with charities and purpose-led organisations, for an insightful session exploring opportunities at board and executive level.
Marie and Philippa will introduce Peridot Partners and the sectors they specialise in, share insights into the current recruitment market, and explore the backgrounds, skills and experience that organisations are looking for in their board members and senior leaders.
They'll also highlight some of the roles they're currently recruiting for, giving you the opportunity to ask questions about positions that interest you. If you're considering a move into the charity or non-profit sector but haven't worked in it before, they'll share practical advice and tips on how to secure your first board-level role and make the most of your existing experience.
In this session, you'll discover:
The work of Peridot Partners and the types of organisations and roles they recruit for.
Current trends and opportunities in the board and executive recruitment market.
The skills, experience and professional backgrounds that can translate into a board role.
Current vacancies and the opportunity to ask questions about roles you're interested in.
Practical tips for securing your first board-level position, particularly if you're new to the charity or non-profit sector.
About Marie & Philippa
Marie McQuade has three decades of leadership experience across health, housing and social justice in the UK and internationally. She specialises in recruiting exceptional Chairs and trustees for organisations working across health, the environment and social justice, and is passionate about the role good governance plays in creating positive change.
Philippa Fabry is a partner and shareholder at Peridot Partners, where she leads the Not for Profit Practice. With more than 20 years of executive search experience across the private, public and non-profit sectors, she specialises in recruiting senior leaders and trustees for charities, supporting board development and helping experienced professionals transition into the sector.
Whether you're exploring a portfolio career, looking for a board position alongside other work, or considering a more substantial career change, this session will help you understand the opportunities available and how your experience could make a difference.