We’re excited to launch our new blog – a space where you’ll read about recruitment, job seeker tips and hot topics. We’ll also feature some insightful Q&As with leaders and experts from the NFP sector. We hope it’ll be a valuable blog for employers and candidates and an inclusive place where others can share and connect.
Gembridge is all about finding gems and connecting people.
We focus on executive search and recruitment in the 'for purpose' sector, managing various roles in fundraising, philanthropy, marketing, communications, engagement, leadership and more. Simply, we proactively search for a gem for each important role to appoint someone with the right expertise, values, skills, career aspirations and culture fit.
Our approach is flexible, collaborative, proactive, and professional. You can read more here if you’d like to dive a bit deeper in to what we do and how we do it.
The Gembridge team is made up of Michelle Varcoe and Jenni D’Orival. Here’s a little more about us (that you won’t find on the website or our LinkedIn profiles!):
Michelle Varcoe, Director
I love connecting with people and have a real passion for the social impact sector which has developed over so many years working in the sector, both in recruitment and fundraising. It’s a privilege to work with organisations that contribute to making the world a better place. I enjoy hearing about inspiring programs and collaborations, philanthropic endeavours, life-saving medical research, causes that support our most vulnerable, and more.
I live on the Mornington Peninsula with my husband Troy, daughter Jasmine and Leroy, a cheeky and active Groodle. Our weekends are often social with friends, visiting wineries and community sport. We love holidays, both overseas and exploring different places locally in our caravan.
Jenni D’Orival, Recruitment Consultant
I’ve learnt that it’s really important for me to love my work and be in a position where I can connect with people. Both of those things are true for me now as a recruiter, and previously as a fundraiser.
I love building relationships, helping others, and am passionate about the NFP sector and making a difference. One of the great things about recruitment, along with finding amazing people for amazing roles, is that it forces me to come out of my shell and out of my comfort zone - I’m a natural introvert… perhaps sometimes an extroverted introvert :)
I grew up on the coast in country Victoria and now live in Melbourne with my husband and two young sons. When not working, I’m at the playground, watching a new Netflix series,
visiting family and friends, planning the next road trip, or sipping on a latte or a nice glass of wine (depending on the time of day!)
We’d love your involvement in this blog. What do you want to hear about from us? Are there particular topics you’d like us to cover? Let us know! Write your questions or comments below or send us an email jenni@gembridge.com.au
Stay safe and well,
Michelle & Jenni