In addition to over 25 years of recruitment experience, Robert has played a key role in setting up a number of employability initiatives and career programmes with clients from disadvantaged groups, including partnering through Prospectus with Thames Reach homelessness charity, on a one-year capacity building programme with their employability team. A consultant with Prospectus for over 18 years, Robert specialises in Grant-making, programme management, administration and operational roles in Trusts, Foundation and Grant-making organisations. During the past 8 years, Robert has worked exclusively with leading Grant-makers in the UK, placing Heads of Grants, Grants Programme Managers, Grants Managers, Officers & Administrators in addition to Communications, Finance, HR and Digital specialists. Robert has a keen interest in politics, current affairs and social justice, in addition to being an enthusiastic home cook, and food & music lover.