Great Leaders - Every Time

Executive Search for CEOs, Boards & Senior Leaders in Charity, Non-Profit & Corporates who make a Social Impact

EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT FOR GREAT CAUSES

Executive Recruitment for CEO, Leadership, Board & Trustee Positions

AWS Executive

Experts in Executive Search - finding Great Leaders every time.

Specialists in Executive Search Recruitment

At AWS Executive, we specialise in CEO, Executive Leadership, Board and Trustee recruitment for charities, non-profits, NGOs, charitable foundations, B Corps, and corporates with a strong focus on social impact and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

We partner with Boards and senior leadership teams to identify, attract and secure exceptional leaders through a tailored executive search approach.

Whether you are appointing a Chief Executive Officer, Trustee, Chair or senior executive, we help organisations find leaders who align with their mission, values and long-term ambitions.

Unlock Your Organisation’s Leadership Potential

The right leadership team drives strategy, strengthens governance and creates lasting impact. From diverse Board appointments to transformational executive hires, our executive search expertise helps organisations build leadership teams capable of delivering meaningful change.

We understand the unique challenges facing charities, NGOs, foundations and impact-led organisations, helping clients secure high-performing leaders with the experience, values and vision to make a difference.

Executive Search Appointments We Support

Typical appointments include:

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Executive Director Recruitment
  • Trustee Recruitment & Board Appointments
  • Chair & Non-Executive Director Appointments
  • Director of Income Generation
  • Director of Finance
  • Climate Resilience Manager
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead
  • Director of Marketing & Communications
  • Head of Funding & Partnerships
  • Director of Operations
  • Business Development Director
  • Director of People & Corporate Services
  • Executive Search Specialists for Social Impact Organisations

 

Over the years, we have built long-term relationships with leaders across charities, NGOs, non-profits, foundations and impact-driven organisations. Through our network and executive search expertise, we connect organisations with exceptional individuals who create sustainable impact and organisational growth.

A Hands-On Executive Recruitment Partnership

At AWS Executive, our managing partners are directly involved throughout every stage of the recruitment process. We work closely with Boards, CEOs and leadership teams, delivering a personalised executive search service designed to secure exceptional leadership appointments and lasting hiring success.

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Are you looking for a candidate who can transform your organisation? Are you hiring for an executive-level position for an organisation who makes a positive economic impact and the world a better place?

If the answer is yes, you are in the right place.

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We provide Executive Search Recruitment for Charities, Non-Profits, NGOs, Charitable Trusts & Foundations and organisations dedicated to making a positive global impact. Typical appointments include Directors, CEOs, and Trustee positions. 

'I have worked with AWS regularly over the past eight years and am always impressed by their extensive experience and sound values, and delighted by how straightforward they make the recruitment process.'

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Our Team are Experts in Executive Search Recruitment

We love building honest and lasting relationships. So, when you work with us, one of our managing partners will play a hands-on role in your journey. We’ll get to know you, personalise the process, and share our wealth of experience saving you time and money.

By working with us on an exclusive basis, we can dedicate the necessary time and resources required to target high-calibre, in-demand candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.

With offices in London and Edinburgh, we work exclusively with organisations who are purpose-driven, and a provide a commitment to the growth and support of those who work for them.

Our small team of skilled Executive Search professionals believe that by recruiting exceptional people into meaningful roles, we can help to bring about positive change around the world.

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