Your specialist not-for-profit recruitment experts.

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Merrifield Consultants has over 85 years of combined experience in the not-for-profit recruitment sector.

Your dedicated recruitment partner

Merrifield Consultants is dedicated to partnering with not-for-profits. We help charities and membership bodies recruit talent for fundraising, digital & technology, membership & events and office support.

Our dedicated team of consultants understand first-hand how the placements they make have a direct impact on changing people’s lives for the better. We have longstanding relationships with some of the biggest charities in the sector and we also love to support smaller charities with their ambitious growth plans.

We take pride from working in the Charity Sector

Each of us at Merrifield Consultants has a genuine passion for the charity sector.

We take pride in the work we do and we strive to become an extension of those charities that we support.

Our core focus areas are fundraising, digital & technology, membership & events and office support.

As part of our service, we are proud to offer our clients market knowledge (including the latest industry trends and salary benchmarking), events, workshops and much more.

The charity sector is an evolving market and having knowledgeable consultants to advise and guide you is essential for a successful working partnership.

Experts In recruitment across membership bodies

Each of us at Merrifield Consultants has a genuine passion for the charity sector.

We take pride in the work we do and we strive to become an extension of those charities that we support.

Our core focus areas are fundraising, digital & technology, membership & events and office support.

As part of our service, we are proud to offer our clients market knowledge (including the latest industry trends and salary benchmarking), events, workshops and much more.

The charity sector is an evolving market and having knowledgeable consultants to advise and guide you is essential for a successful working partnership.

Meet The Team

Stuart Milliner
Stuart Milliner
Head of Merrifield Consultants

I am the Head of Merrifield Consultants and have been a part of the charity sector for 12 years, recruiting into the sector for 7 years. I specialise in senior appointments for charities and other not-for-profits with a focus on Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, and Office Support/HR roles. I run an incredibly thorough and transparent process to ensure a professional and personal experience.

Moses Thomas-Johnson
Moses Thomas-Johnson
Consultant

I am a Consultant within the Fundraising Recruitment Team at Merrifield Consultants. My expertise is connecting exceptional high value fundraisers with NFPs, so they can maximize the impact they deliver for beneficiaries and make a positive difference to the communities they serve. I ensure that our candidates and clients get the best support, making it my priority to stay ahead of the market trends, salary benchmarking and the job roles available.

Isabel Britten
Isabel Britten
Consultant – Interim

I am the dedicated interim and FTC recruitment specialist at Merrifield Consultants. As the sole consultant focused on temp/interim roles within the sector, I pride myself on offering a streamlined, consultative service. This allows me to gain a deep understanding of each organization’s culture, values, and specific requirements ensuring I deliver tailored, high-quality matches.

Akash Mahmud
Akash Mahmud
Associate Consultant

I specialise in recruiting digital, data and technology professionals for the not-for-profit sector in the UK.

With 7+ years’ experience in recruitment, I now focus solely on supporting organisations through digital and tech transformation. That includes CRM implementation, cloud migration, cyber resilience, and digital leadership roles.

My approach is more than just filling jobs. I offer practical, honest advice on market trends, team design, hiring strategy and salaries.

Claire Stevens
Claire Stevens
Principal Consultant

I am a Principal Consultant at Merrifield Consultants, helping the very best permanent professionals join leading not-for-profit businesses across London and the surrounding areas. My expertise lie within recruiting Permanent candidates across Office Support and Membership positions.

Vicky Smith
Vicky Smith
Principal Consultant

I am a Principal Consultant within the Office Support team at Merrifield Consultants, helping the very best temporary professionals join leading not-for-profit organisations across London and the surrounding areas.

Clients We Work With

un-pri-report logo
grief logo
Debra logo
Booktrust logo
paul mellon center logo
honourable society of lincolns
SEB logo
royal college of surgeons logo
Mesa logo
RGB logo
london transport museum
LCCI
ic banner logo
IOP logo
the health foundation logo
royal marines caets
RCN logo
national education union logo
health-e-foundation logo
brief encounter logo
AAT logo
social logo
shooting star logo
rail delivery group logo
bar association blue logo
IPFA logo
orthopaedic logo
royal society
refugee logo
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company logo 10
company logo 7
company logo 5
company logo 6
company logo 1
company logo 4
company logo 2
company logo 3
sane logo
scar logo
coo logo
bir logo
bar association
bad logo
salvation logo
rcgp
national gallery logo
good low logo
TMC
st john
square springboard
company logo

Testimonials

Daniel Fresno, Richard House

"It has been a pleasure working with Stuart as a candidate and as a client. He took the time to thoroughly understand my skills, experiences, and career aspirations, ensuring a perfect match with the job opportunity. Also, Stuart has a positive attitude and enthusiasm, and he was incredibly diligent in keeping me informed and prepared at every stage, from the initial conversation to the final interview, and that makes him stand out as an outstanding hard-working professional. When recruiting for my team, he is someone who understands the challenges, dynamics, and culture to seek out the very best people for the team. I highly recommend Stuart to anyone seeking a diligent, positive, and professional charity recruiter."

Robyn McAllister, Head of Major Giving

"Stuart was enormously supportive during the recruitment process for my current role at Street League. He really took the time to get to know me and his understanding of Street League and the role of Head of Major Giving was insightful as I prepared for interviews. I really can't thank Stuart enough for finding me this role, nor can I recommend him enough as an enthusiastic and knowledgeable recruiter."

CEO,National Charity

"We had an agency work a role for us with poor results, another refused because of what we were offering. Merrifield Consultants then took on our role and they came up with 6 excellent candidates in 48 hours and we were blown away. We’ve never experienced recruitment like it!"

"I truly appreciated meeting and working with Stuart. Passionate about his work and about people, he is proactive and naturally goes the extra mile, tailoring the vacancies in line with applicant skills and personality. His sharp listening skills and intuition fostered enriching interviews with prospects. They also translated into the perfect match with my current employer, both from a professional and human perspective."

Spencer Halls ,Fundraising Manager

"The thing I most value about working with Stuart is his humanity. Some recruitment consultants are bluffing when they say don't worry, we've got your details, we know what you are looking for and we'll be in touch as soon as something comes up. I trust that Stuart does understand what I need and am looking for, which is a strong suit in recruitment, where consultants typically deal with hundreds of clients in an industry where churn is high."

Maggie Allen ,Autistica

"Stuart helped navigate us through a challenging recruitment period by listening carefully to our needs and selecting quality candidates which had met our skills and experience requirements. This meant that we were finally able to appoint to positions we were hiring into, placing two excellent candidates who are settling in very well and are totally meeting our expectations. Through working with Stuart, it’s clear to see that getting the right recruiter really makes all the difference in obtaining quality candidates and success in recruitment."

Not-For-Profit Organisation

"Merrifield takes the time to understand your organisation and its needs. Their temporary staff are not just capable - they’re the right fit for our culture."

Not-For-Profit Organisation

"The temporary professionals placed by Merrifield seamlessly integrated with our team. They made an immediate impact and helped us meet critical deadlines."

Membership Body

"We had an urgent requirement for project cover, and Merrifield delivered high-quality candidates faster than we expected. Their service was efficient and reliable."

Membership Body

"Merrifield provided exactly the support we needed during a busy period. The temporary staff were professional, skilled, and ready to contribute from day one."

National Charity

"We had an urgent need for event professionals, and Merrifield responded immediately. Within days, they provided us with strong options and we filled the roles faster than expected."

Not-for-profit organisation

"The consultants at Merrifield are true specialists in the membership and events sector. Their knowledge of the market and proactive approach helped us secure excellent talent in a competitive space."

Not-for-profit organisation

"Merrifield quickly understood the skills we needed for our membership team and delivered high-quality candidates who were the perfect cultural fit. The process was seamless from start to finish."

National Charity

"We had an agency work a role for us with poor results, another refused because of what we were offering. Merrifield consultants then took on our role and they came up with 6 excellent candidates in 48 hours and we were blown away. We’ve never experienced recruitment like it!"

"There are a very few recruitment consultants that make the effort to really understand and place candidates into roles that matches their individual needs. My experience with Claire Stevens has to be one that really demonstrates consultancy at its best. Claire was really helpful and matched a role that I am a perfect for. I was guided all the way through of from initial interview to advise on presentation tips which really impressed my new employers. I start next week as a result of the fast turn around. I would like to really extend my gratitude and thanks to Claire. Thank you for helping me back into work after I have taken a long time out from work for care duties. Other recruiters did not pay me any attention let alone put me forward for any interviews."

"Great support from Clare for the interview process and other general support. She made the transition smooth keeping me up to date as much as possible and I would definitely work with her on future opportunities."

"Akash in the beginning and Claire after, have been very helpful, supportive and understanding from the first call and through the interviews process. Very happy with the service provided."

Director of Technology, Health Research Charity

"Akash helped us find the perfect person for our team. Throughout the process he was knowledgeable, patient, transparent and responsive. It was a pleasure working with him!"

Housing System Specialist

"I'm happy to recommend Akash. I've had very pleasant interactions with him in which he came across as professional, warm, and a clear and comprehensive communicator. I also had the impression that he was quite attentive in his client relationships; he would follow up on things mentioned in previous calls, and to that degree the calls did not feel rote, but more personal. Akash does well in representing Merrifield Consultants."

CRM Specialist, Medical Membership Organization

"Akash was such a great help in securing a new role for me. Akash showed a vested interest in supporting me and ensuring I get a role that matches my skills and my needs. I could not recommend the team more. They are extremely competent with excellent customer service and showed a continuous level of care throughout the whole process."

Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, Honeypot Children's Charity

"I wholeheartedly recommend Moses for anyone seeking a top-tier recruiter. Moses recently helped me secure a fantastic contract role as Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager at Honeypot, and I couldn't be more grateful for his expertise and support throughout the process. From our initial conversation, Moses demonstrated a deep understanding of both my career goals and Honeypot's specific needs. He took the time to truly understand my skills and experience, ensuring that I was a strong match for the role. He was incredibly proactive, keeping me informed every step of the way and providing valuable insights and advice that helped me prepare for interviews and ultimately land the job."

Donor Engagement Executive, St John's Hospice

"Moses truly cares about connecting people with incredible opportunities. He is really there for you throughout the entire process and ensures you’re kept up to date. Thanks to his professionalism and the time he took to prep me for the interviews, I managed to secure a new job. Moses is a brilliant recruiter, and I can’t sing his praises enough. If you wish to find roles in partnerships Moses is the person to speak to."

Major Donor Manager, Autistica

"Moses helped me to secure my latest job, and I would recommend him to anyone on the hunt for their next position. Always professional, friendly and keen to support in any way he could"

Corporate Partnerships Executive, Cares UK

"Moses was absolutely fantastic throughout my application process. From understanding my skills and goals to guiding me through interviews, he made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Moses was supportive, proactive, and genuinely invested in helping me secure the role. I’m so grateful for the support and would recommend Moses without hesitation."