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David Lale

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David Lale

Group CEO

David Lale

David is the Group CEO of Oxford HR having worked alongside and within the charity sector in executive search and recruitment for over 30 years. David is passionate about supporting and transforming the social impact sector, and in the role of effective leadership within that context.

He has a particular interest in innovation and re-thinking the way the sector works. He’s the founder of Charity People, the specialist UK Charity recruiter, which he has recently helped transition to an Employee Ownership model and is the former Chair of Tiny Tickers, a charity supporting babies with congenital heart disease.

He holds an MBA, and has recently completed a Degree in Computing and AI.

”The international development sector marks the front line of human progress, providing a more profound idea of what it means to be a global citizen. Oxford HR carries the torch for this sector out to those people who can realise that vision and I'm enormously proud to be a part of it.

”Oxford HR's support throughout my application process has been invaluable and I was particularly impressed with the overall transparency and responsiveness. The entire team, from the lead consultant to the thematic experts and support staff, have been very supportive through the process, with clear communication at all stages.

Gabriel BocSenior Agriculture Food Specialist, Green Climate Fund

”We received excellent and timely support from Oxford HR throughout the entire process. Each step was simple and clear, and it was evident from the outset that it was a real team effort. From the time taken to explore and understand our recruitment brief to keeping us informed about progress, supporting the interview process and through to post-appointment advice, we found it a comprehensive and invaluable service.

Tim WoodfineBoard Member, Sahara Conservation Fund

”Oxford HR stands out because of the time that they invest in getting to know ETP and what we’re looking for. That time results in a customised search which produces a strong pool of candidates. The team at Oxford HR also runs an impeccably-planned process, taking a lot of the administrative and scheduling stress away from us.

Jenny CostelloeExecutive Director, Ethical Tea Partnership

”Oxford HR managed the process extremely professionally helping us to source great candidates, whilst taking all the weight off us through the process. Importantly they helped to filter and ensure the fit was right and that candidates were well briefed and genuinely interested and suited to us.

Justin HighsteadExecutive Director, Gatsby Africa

”The Oxford HR team were proactive in keeping me informed of the progress and were helpful in giving advice on the interview process of the shortlisted candidates.

Mark IrelandSelf Help Africa