
Recruitment and Advice
Helping You Find the Right People for the Job
Our recruitment service helps charities, social enterprises, and third sector organisations to attract and appoint the talent that best fits their organisation.
Recruitment Services Designed for the Third Sector
Get tailored recruitment support that makes hiring easier, faster, and more effective. Access targeted role promotion, clear, well‑crafted job descriptions, and practical help throughout the selection process – all designed to attract stronger candidates and achieve better hiring outcomes for your organisation.
What we offer:
- Job advertising packages for charities and voluntary sector organisations on limited budgets
- Targeted advertising to Glasgow and wider Scottish networks
- Assistance writing inclusive job descriptions and person specifications
- Shortlisting and interview support (on request)
Choose your Service
There are 3 packages to choose from – Starter, Pro and Elite – so you can work to your budget and the needs of your organisation.
Not sure what you need? Please get in touch at peopleservices@gcvs.org.uk or complete our quick contact form below.
Starter Package
- Advert based on job description and person specification provided by the organisation
- Full application pack created, including application form, equal opportunities and criminal convictions declaration (optional) and available for download on our website
- Advertised on GCVS Website, GCVS Facebook, GCVS LinkedIn, Indeed and DWP
Maximum 28-day advertising period included.
The Starter Recruitment Package:
Fee: £198 + VAT
Optional Advertising Add-ons:
- S1 Jobs £225 (discounted)
- Goodmoves £240
- MyJobScotland £132
Pro Package
All benefits of the Starter Package (excluding add-ons), plus:
- Review of job description and person specification
- Full application pack
- Shortlisting grid
- Support with appropriate selection methods and interview questions
- Interview invite letters drafted and issued
- Successful/unsuccessful notifications
- References and qualification checks
- Support with right-to-work checks
- Drafting and issuing of offer letter and contract
The Pro Recruitment Package:
Fee: £750 + VAT
Based on salary up to £50k
Fee: £1,000 + VAT
Based on salary over £50k
Elite Package
All benefits of the Starter and Pro Packages (excluding add-ons), plus:
- Management of applications
- HR professional to join the shortlisting panel
- HR professional at interviews and participation on the interview panel
The Elite Recruitment Package:
Fee: £1,500 + VAT
Based on salary up to £50k
Fee: £2,000 + VAT
Based on salary over £50k
Careers in charities and the voluntary sector offer meaningful work, flexible approaches, and opportunities to develop skills across community engagement, service delivery and leadership. Whether you’re starting out or looking to progress, the third sector in Glasgow and across Scotland provides roles that make a real difference.
Working in the third sector
- Work directly with communities and see the impact of your work.
- Access training, supported routes to qualifications and clear development pathways.
- Flexible or part-time roles are common; many organisations support hybrid working.
- Strong focus on wellbeing, equality and inclusive recruitment practices.
Thinking about a career change?
Explore recruitment listings on our noticeboard to find a role that fits your skills. You can also follow our Recruitment Listings on LinkedIn here.

Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience in the voluntary sector. Why not consider a trustee role? There are often board member opportunities on our Noticeboard. Or visit our friends at Volunteer Glasgow and Volunteer Scotland for opportunities in your area.
Contact Us
If you have any queries or questions or just want to talk to one of our staff, use the contact details below or fill out the Enquiry Form and we will get back to you.
Call: 0141 354 6515
or
Email: peopleservices@gcvs.org.uk
Recruitment Enquiry Form
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