Also referred to as the third sector or civil society, the not-for-profit industry employs around one million workers across the UK, with a third of these located in London. Including charity, public arts, trade union and voluntary workers, the industry covers a large part of the labour market and is considered to be a rewarding area of work beyond financial benefits. Not-for-profit jobs can be a sensitive environment and a specialist London recruitment agency is able to offer their local industry knowledge to supply candidates with the characteristics to be an asset to employers.
From a marketing or public affairs manager to a charity events fundraiser, the not-for-profit industry encompasses a range of job roles with salaries varying depending on the position. The average not-for-profit salary in London is around £20K per annum, although executive / management professionals can earn in excess of £40K. Voluntary or part time staff make up a sizeable section of the industry and earnings in these roles are understandably difficult to deduce.
London not-for-profit recruitment agencies offer the best resources for finding quality personnel in the UK's capital city. As the centre of UK operations, many of the country's most well known organisations, such as Teach First and St Giles Trust, have chosen to locate their headquarters here. As such, London perhaps provides the best opportunity for those looking to enter the field, with graduates in particular finding the city to be a great location for gaining valuable work experience.
Due to the broad nature of the sector, qualifications and degrees aren't necessary but are looked upon favourably. Of these qualifications, higher education in areas such as Finance, PR and Business are seen as the most useful, although life experience is also a valuable asset. As for relevant soft skills, these largely mirror those needed in the charity sector and a potential candidate needs to be a good communicator, have strong people skills and also a creative flair. London not-for-profit recruitment agencies are experts at sourcing candidates with these necessary skills before recommending them for their clients' permanent, part time and voluntary vacancies.
