The third sector - non profit

Employment opportunities in the third sector of Non-profit organisations is said to be on the increase in the U.K, with the government promising a £515 million investment over the next ten years.

But Jayne Morris from the not-for-profit recruitment agency, (TPP) warns that although times are changing it is still notoriously difficult to move from a commercial position into the sector. Getting some relevant, recent experience on your CV, she says, is vital.

“We have over 10 years experience of recruiting for the not-for-profits and commercial experience is not as strong on your CV as you would think, so we suggest doing voluntary work as the first step,” Jayne said.