The Team
Graham Drew
Founding Director
I’ll confidently say that I’m the most successful, visually impaired, fundraising-focused Recruitment Consultant in London. Perhaps the nomination list is quite short for that accolade, but it’s good to be at the top.
I’ve worked in recruitment since 2008, and Bamboo is my passion — because in the wider world of recruitment, I could see that things needed to change.
That meant harnessing some innovative technologies, combining them with deep sector knowledge, and focusing diligently on a small number of roles. No more high volume and mass marketing — just the approach that I enjoy best, and finds the fascination in every job.
When I’m not writing long, rambling posts about ‘The State of Recruitment in this Country,’ I like to eat at fancy restaurants, try to recreate the dishes in my own kitchen (not always successfully), and wander around my small London garden as if I were appraising a vast country estate.
Conán Finnegan
Associate Director
When I started an accounting degree after school in Ireland, I never thought I’d be living in London working in recruitment years later. I’m very lucky to have found my passion and to have worked with some incredible people over the last 3 years.
During that time, I started raising money for charity myself, & have now found an opportunity where I can couple both those passions together to make a real difference in peoples lives. I want to support, educate and meet the best fundraisers across the globe so that when the time is right, I can match them with charities with similar goals and values.
In my spare time, you’ll catch me playing a number of sports, in the boxing ring raising money for charity, going to gigs or enjoying the amazing food offerings from around the globe that we have here in London.
Fiona Wylde
Head of Diversity & Inclusion
I love HR and building inclusive teams more than you can possibly imagine. Solving the problems that keep some leaders up at night gives me life. I ensure that Bamboo’s recruitment processes are as transparent, fair and equitable as they can possibly be, and that we’re taking inspiration from cutting-edge approaches around the world to enable us to reach the diversity of candidates our client’s need to be truly representative.
I’ve spent 14 years building robust HR and recruitment systems across the not-for-profit sector, with a focus on ensuring staff are supported to be all they can be. When you treat your staff fairly, without judgement, and like they matter beyond their economic utility, the dividends for your organisation are manifold.
Katharine Tinker-Switzer
Senior Recruitment Consultant
In 2022, I made the transition from fundraising to fundraising recruitment – and I haven’t looked back since! With over 14 years of experience working across health, international, and education charities, I’ve had the privilege of working on a variety of income streams, including events, community and corporate partnerships. My passion for fundraising continues to drive me every day.
What I love most about my work is building meaningful relationships and truly understanding the needs of fundraising teams. Helping organisations find their next exceptional team member. I take great pride in my deep knowledge of the sector and my ability to match the right person to a role where they can thrive.
I’m also passionate about making fundraising more inclusive and accessible. Flexible working is key to balancing my professional and personal life.
Outside of work, you’ll often find me enjoying time with my two daughters and husband. We love to be outside, use our National Trust card, and paddleboard in the warmer weather.
Ricky
Furry Friend
Several years in recruitment have shown me that while having charm for days is essential, it’s often best to let Graham do the talking. My skill set is mostly focused on getting Graham to meetings, stopping him walking in front of cars or falling off ledges.
Sure, there are cats to chase, and I can’t stop him walking into the odd lamppost from time to time, but I see myself as being on a professional journey towards excellence.
Enthusiastic, driven, and guaranteed to charm candidates and meeting hosts, I like to spend my spare time chewing up tissues, chasing my tail, and barking at my own reflection. #bestlife
We Are Bamboo.
A founder-run specialist fundraising recruitment consultancy, we primarily cover fundraising, but we also love working on any interesting roles across the charity, education and nonprofit sectors. Our end goal is always the same – to find the best person for the job. We’re not about mass mailing and seeing what sticks.
Our specialist knowledge and diverse database mean we can hand-pick fascinating people and connect them to purposeful and interesting work.
Big Enough to Stretch.
We work with big brand charities, as well as high-growth, innovative start-ups offering unique and world-changing roles. We recruit internationally too. Thanks to technology and the rise of remote working, we’re not limited to filling local roles. We’ve placed people in Africa, Europe, Asia, the US, and the UK.
Small Enough to Care.
Above all, we do what we do because it makes lives better. For the candidates who find rewarding, transformative and interesting fundraising jobs. For the clients who change the world and enjoy stronger, happier teams that stick together.
