Job Opportunities API

A mix of executive search delivery, sector-building and client partnership. Oxford/London/Brighton Business Development • Identify opportunities with philanthropies, foundations and catalytic funders. • Contribute to proposals, pitches and thought leadership. • Cultivate long-term relationships built on trust, transparency and value. Search Leadership • Deliver full-cycle executive search assignments for philanthropic organisations. • Produce high-quality market insights, longlists and shortlists. • Conduct structured interviews and leadership assessments. • Apply fair, transparent and bias-aware recruitment practices. Sector & Network Development • Build strong networks across global, regional and local philanthropic ecosystems. • Engage with collective funding mechanisms, alliances and sector platforms. • Represent Oxford HR in philanthropy events, roundtables and conferences. Client Engagement • Partner with clients to shape role profiles and leadership competencies. • Advise on governance, trustee recruitment, and board composition. • Support clients adopting equitable, responsible and trust-based grantmaking. • Provide insight on funding landscapes, sector trends and emerging practices. Internal Contribution • Mentor junior colleagues; share philanthropic trends and insights. • Support continuous improvement across processes and tools. • Uphold Oxford HR’s B Corp values and ethical principles. Person Specification Essential • Experience in executive search, senior recruitment or talent advisory. • Curiosity and interest in philanthropy, social impact or systems change. • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. • A commercial mindset alongside purpose and values alignment. • Excellent interviewing, assessment, writing and presentation skills. • Ability to manage multiple searches and work to tight timelines. • Commitment to equity, transparency and ethical recruitment. Desirable • Knowledge of philanthropic ecosystems (Global North & South). • Experience recruiting board or trustee roles. • Understanding of participatory grantmaking, trust-based philanthropy or catalytic capital. • Additional languages (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic). What success looks like (12 months) • A developing portfolio of philanthropic clients. • Successful delivery of multiple senior-level assignments. • Growing sector presence in philanthropy networks and events. • Strong client and candidate satisfaction. • Active contribution to Oxford HR’s learning culture. • Driving the expansion of the philanthropy practice across Europe