Management Recruitment in the Not-for-Profit Sector rises 7% in 2018

Management Recruitment in the Not-for-Profit Sector rises 7% in 2018

• 398 management level roles were advertised throughout 2018, 7% higher than the 373 roles in 2017
• In both 2017 and 2018, Social Services, Health and International Development organisations were most active in recruitment. Religious organisations were the least.
• Service Delivery & Operational Management roles were the most commonly advertised.
• HR roles were the least advertised positions.

‘The Not-For-Profit Quarterly Recruitment Monitor’, published today by 2into3, has revealed that management recruitment in the not-for-profit sector is up from 2017. In 2018, there were 398 management roles advertised, compared 372 roles advertised in 2017.

The report also found that social services organisations were the most active recruiters in both 2017 and 2018, with organisations in this subsector recruiting 35% and 39% of management roles, respectively. Meanwhile, religious organisations were the least active, accounting for just 1% of the total roles recruited in 2018.

Human Recourse roles were the least advertised function in the not-for-profit sector in 2018. However, the number of advertisements did rise from 12 in 2017 to 17 in 2018. Conversely Service Delivery and Operational Management roles were the most advertised in 2018 accounting for 134 of the 398 roles.

Dennis O’Connor, Director of 2into3 commented:

“Talent acquisition is becoming increasingly challenging for the Not-for-Profit Sector. 2into3’s Quarterly Recruitment Monitor shows where demand is greatest.”

You can view the full copy of the report here.