Live Music Now: A Symphony of Success in Partnership with Charisma

In the heart of the vibrant arts scene, Live Music Now, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of people through the power of music, found itself seeking exceptional executive leaders to guide its mission forward. Recognising the need for expertise and personalised support, Live Music Now turned to Charisma, a recruitment firm known for its discerning eye and unwavering commitment to finding the perfect fit.

The first chapter of this harmonious collaboration unfolded when Live Music Now sought a Development Director, a role that demanded an individual with an impeccable track record of engaging major donors. Charisma embarked on an extensive search, meticulously scouring its network of contacts to identify candidates who possessed the ideal blend of experience, skills, and passion for the arts.

After an exhaustive search, a candidate emerged who immediately captured the attention of Live Music Now's leadership. However, as the offer was extended, the candidate's current employer stepped in with a counteroffer, leaving Live Music Now at a crossroads. Undeterred, Charisma remained steadfast, revisiting its initial shortlist to uncover other exceptional candidates who could bring their expertise to the table.

With renewed determination, Charisma re-engaged with the shortlisted candidates to reinvograte interest in the role. Through this process an individual whose passion for music and extensive experience in donor engagement resonated deeply with the charity's mission. This time, the offer was accepted, and Live Music Now welcomed a leader who would seamlessly integrate into their team and propel their fundraising efforts to new heights.

Emboldened by the success of the Development Director search, Live Music Now once again sought Charisma's expertise, this time entrusting them with the crucial task of finding a new Chief Executive. The challenge was twofold: identifying a leader who possessed not only a deep understanding of the music world but also a proven track record in the health and social care sector.

Charisma delved into its extensive network, meticulously evaluating potential candidates who embodied this unique combination of expertise. Throughout the process, Charisma maintained close communication with Live Music Now's Trustees, ensuring that the selection process aligned perfectly with the charity's vision and aspirations.

After a rigorous assessment, a remarkable candidate emerged, an individual who seamlessly blended a passion for music with a wealth of experience in the health and social care sector. This exceptional leader possessed the strategic acumen and leadership skills necessary to guide Live Music Now into a bright and impactful future.

The successful appointment of the Chief Executive marked a resounding victory for both Charisma and Live Music Now. The charity's leadership team expressed their profound gratitude, commending Charisma for its unwavering commitment to finding the perfect fit and for its unwavering support throughout the entire recruitment journey, saying

"Charisma handled two challenging recruitments for Live Music Now.Charisma provided sensitive and prompt help at all stages of preparing for and conducting the search. We were very demanding in the process of shortlisting and interviewing but Charisma handled the whole process well and the result was excellent. They were a pleasure to work with and I would use them again for a similar appointment."