Your next role in fundraising
starts with a conversation.

We work with fundraisers at every stage, from those taking their first step into a permanent role to experienced leaders looking for their next challenge. We take the time to understand what you're actually looking for.

Longhouse — Stats
25+ Years placing fundraisers across the UK
30+ Leading charities we've helped build teams for
2 Sectors: charity and education development

Roles we recruit for

We place fundraisers across the spectrum, from specialists stepping up, to directors shaping strategy. Here's a snapshot of the kinds of roles we typically work on:

Longhouse — Roles We Recruit For
Charity
Individual Giving Manager
Charity
Head of Philanthropy & Major Gifts
Charity
Community Fundraising Lead
Charity
Legacy & In-Memory Manager
Charity
Director of Fundraising
Education
Director of Development
Education
Head of Alumni Relations
Education
Major Gifts Officer
Face to Face
F2F Programme Manager
Face to Face
Street Fundraising Team Leader
Charity sector Education & schools Face to face Senior & leadership Alumni engagement In-house F2F teams

What to expect from us

We're a specialist boutique, you'll always deal directly with Rory, who has been working in fundraising recruitment since 1997. No hand-offs to junior consultants, no CV farming.

  • Honest conversations

We'll tell you if we think a role isn't right for you and why. Your long-term career matters more than a quick placement.

  • Skilled sector associates

    Rory works with skilled sector associates. Experts in various fields of fundraising, coaching and recruitment to ensure we properly support our candidates and clients through a recruitment campaign.

  • Real sector access

Decades of relationships with fundraising directors and HR leads at the UK's most respected charities and independent schools.

  • We keep you in the loop

You'll hear from us at every stage. No going dark after the first call.

  • CV and interview prep

We'll help you present your experience at its best and prepare you thoroughly for every interview, including a free interview coach

"Many of the leaders I speak to today, I knew 20 years ago, right at the beginning of their careers. It has been a privilege to watch people grow, succeed and in turn work with me as they develop their teams.

Rory White, Founder — Longhouse

How it works

1 Get in touch

Drop us an email or a message on LinkedIn or Whatsapp. Tell us where you are and what you're looking for, or let’s just have a nice chat.

2 An honest conversation

We'll spend time understanding your background, motivations, and what the right next move looks like for you, not just your CV.

3 We match you with the right roles

We'll introduce you to opportunities that genuinely fit — more often than not, often before they're advertised publicly, drawing on our network of charity and education clients.

4 Support all the way through

From application to offer, we're with you, prepping you for interviews, negotiating on your behalf, and making sure you start well.

Ready to talk about your next role…