Meet the Team
Bruce Tait (he/him)
Chief Executive
Bruce Tait founded Bruce Tait Associates (now BTA) in 2007, following a distinguished career as Director of Fundraising and Chief Executive at several Scottish charities, along with international consultancy experience in North America and Scandinavia. With over 35 years in the voluntary sector, Bruce is recognised as a leading authority in fundraising and charity leadership. He is a Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and the Employment and Recruitment Federation.
Under his leadership, BTA has grown into a sector-leading consultancy and ethical recruitment company for charities, providing recruitment, development, and advisory services. He has taken the BTA model and created a range of sister companies internationally – these companies have provided support to charities in England, Ireland, Canada, USA, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and South Africa.
Bruce works closely with boards and senior teams to strengthen governance, develop leadership capability, and support sustainable organisational growth. He has particular expertise in senior recruitment, income generation, capital appeals, and strategic communications, helping charities align strategy, culture, and performance to achieve long-term impact.
He continues to expand BTA’s global influence, mentoring leaders and advising organisations to build resilient teams and effective governance structures. His approach blends strategic insight with practical guidance, ensuring charities attract the right leaders, unlock potential, and translate ambition into measurable outcomes for the communities they serve.
Alison Weir (she/her)
Business Manager
Alison joined BTA in 2022 and holds an MSc in Psychology and a BA (Hons) in Sociology and Social Policy from the University of Stirling, giving her a strong foundation in understanding people, organisational behaviour, and the charity sector.
As Business Manager, she oversees the organisation’s day-to-day operations and works closely with the CEO to support service delivery and strategic priorities. Since joining BTA, Alison has played a key role in strengthening operational processes, managing organisational resources, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the business. She ensures that services run efficiently and that the team has the systems and support they need to succeed.
In addition, Alison leads BTA’s trustee recruitment activity, guiding charities in attracting, selecting, and appointing skilled and diverse board members. She combines strategic insight with hands-on execution to ensure boards are equipped to deliver effective governance, strengthen leadership, and make a lasting impact in the communities they serve.
Ryan Keirnan (he/him)
Recruitment Manager
Ryan specialises in supporting our charity clients across the UK by recruiting talent for a wide range of third sector roles. As a Recruitment Consultant, he focuses on understanding the unique challenges and values-driven nature of the sector, enabling the delivery of recruitment solutions that go beyond simply filling vacancies, instead strengthening organisations’ ability to fulfil their missions and create lasting social impact.
In addition to leading recruitment delivery, Ryan provides valuable market insight and advice on recruitment trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in diversity and inclusion. This strategic support helps organisations make informed hiring decisions and attract diverse talent aligned with their values. With growing expertise across a variety of third sector disciplines, including fundraising, communications, leadership, finance, and programme delivery, Ryan brings a solid understanding of what sets successful candidates apart in this mission-driven sector.
Kyle McAuley (he/him)
Brand Engagement &
Recruitment Support
Kyle joined BTA in 2024 as Brand Engagement and Recruitment Support where they play a key role in both brand engagement and business coordination. Combining creativity with strategic organisation, Kyle enhances BTA’s brand presence while ensuring smooth business operations. They manage BTA’s social media platforms, create visually compelling digital content, and drive multi-platform strategies to boost brand visibility. At the same time, they handle essential administrative and customer service tasks, acting as a key link between stakeholders—including clients, candidates, and internal teams. With a degree in Graphic Design and recruitment experience since 2020, Kyle brings a unique blend of design expertise, marketing insight, and operational efficiency to their work, strengthening BTA’s impact across all areas.
