Interim Communications, Marketing and Sustainability Recruitment

At Hanson Search, we specialise in interim communications, marketing and sustainablity recruitment, supporting organisations with fractional, contract, and freelance hires across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the US. From strategic marketing consultants to experienced interim communications directors, we help you find expert talent—fast.

With over 20 years of experience recruiting in business critical roles that drive revenue, repuation and manage risk, we’ve built a global network of exceptional interim talent in communcaitons, maketing and sustainablity ready to work on-site or remotely. We understand that interim hiring is often urgent. Whether you’re bridging a leadership gap, covering maternity or paternity leave, delivering a time-sensitive campaign, or driving a brand transformation, we provide fast, reliable interim, freelance, and contract recruitment solutions tailored to your business goals.

Why Choose Hanson Search for Interim Recruitment?

Our team brings decades of combined experience in delivering high-impact interim placements. We don’t just fill gaps—we align talent with strategy. As a certified B Corporation, we’re committed to responsible business practices and long-term partnerships. Many of our consultants come from communications and marketing backgrounds themselves, offering a specialist understanding of what great looks like.

  • Rapid access to top-tier interim marketing and communications professionals

  • Dedicated interim consultants with deep sector expertise

  • Flexible hiring models: day rate, fixed-term contract, or freelance

  • Strong networks across financial services, energy, healthcare, non-profit, government, and more

Roles We Recruit for on an Interim Basis

We place interim talent across mid to senior-level roles, including: Interim Marketing Directors; Interim Communications Directors; Digital Marketing Consultants; Freelance Content Strategists; Contract Brand Managers; Internal Communications Specialists; Interim Heads of Sustainability & ESG; Social Media Leads; Change Communications Managers; Investor Relations Directors.

Global Reach with Local Insight

As an independent executive search firm, we offer a personal, high-touch service with a global footprint. Our consultants operate across more than 10 countries—including London, New York, Paris, Saudi Arabia or Dubai —delivering trusted support for interim cover, advisory appointments, and freelance projects.

We work with leading global brands, consultancies, scale-ups, and government-backed organisations, helping them fill senior board-level, fractional, and interim positions with confidence.

Why Interim Recruitment Is Growing

Skills across communications, digital marketing, and sustainability are evolving rapidly. Regulatory landscapes are shifting, AI is transforming how we work, and businesses are expanding into new markets. These changes are fuelling an increase in transformational projects—and with that, a growing demand for flexible, high-impact interim talent.

More professionals are opting for freelance, contract, and fractional roles over permanent employment, valuing flexibility and project-based work. Businesses that embrace agile, blended teams are better positioned to scale, innovate, and manage risk in an increasingly dynamic environment.

Speak to Our Interim Recruitment Experts

Whether you’re hiring urgently or planning future interim support, we’re here to help. Reach out to:

Get in touch using the contact form below or email us to discuss your interim, contract, or freelance hiring needs.

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    Introducing
    Our Experts
    With a network spanning the UK, Europe, USA, and the Middle East, our team of recruitment consultants are experts in sourcing the best talent globally.

    • Global CEO, Regional Head of MENA

      Alice Weightman

      Alice Weightman: CEO, Global Executive Search Leader, and UAE Market Expert: Alice Weightman is the Founder and CEO of Hanson...
    • UK & Europe Managing Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs

      Janie Emmerson

      Janie Emmerson: Janie leads Hanson Search’s UK & European based teams. From the London office, she guides and supports their...
    • Principal consultant, Sales & Marketing

      Nils Gerardin

      Nils Gerardin: Nils Geradin is a seasoned executive search and recruitment consultant with nearly ten years of experience placing senior-level...
    • Advisor, MENA

      Felice Hurst

      Felice Hurst: With nearly twenty years of experience in search and recruitment, and a decade of experience working in MENA,...
    • Managing Partner, Global Head of Corporate Affairs

      Katie Simpson

      Katie Simpson: Having previously spent 10 years in communications, Katie brings real industry insights into the hiring process. Taking her...
    • Partner, Global Head of Healthcare & Communications

      Amy Hayer

      Amy Hayer: Amy brings over 15 years of experience in executive search, with a focus on healthcare communications and international...
    • Partner, European Head of Public Affairs and Communications

      Barbara Ozanon

      Barbara Ozanon: With over a decade of experience in recruitment, executive search, and headhunting, Barbara Ozanon leads Hanson Search’s European...
    • Managing Consultant, Public Affairs & Policy, UK & USA

      Peter Ferguson

      Peter Ferguson: As a Managing Consultant in the Public Affairs Practice, Peter advises and supports some of the world’s most...
    • PA to CEO & Business Support

      Sam White

      Sam White: Sam joined Hanson Search in 2016 as an internal recruiter, bringing prior experience as an independent headhunter. Today,...
    • Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion

      Robyn Field

      Robyn Field: As Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion, Robyn is responsible for all business and administrative operations at Hanson...
    • Senior Consultant, Head of Digital

      Daisy Hughes

      Daisy Hughes: Daisy brings nearly a decade of recruitment experience to her role at Hanson Search, where she leads the...
    • Consultant, MENA

      Lexi Smith-Muller

      Lexi Smith-Muller: Lexi has over 10 years’ experience of recruitment & talent acquisition, and over 6 years’ experience working in...
    • Principal Consultant, Communications & Marketing

      Helena Ranger

      Helena Ranger: Helena is the Principal Consultant leading the Consumer division across PR and Marketing. She plays a pivotal role...
    • Advisor

      Nicholas Watkins

      Nicholas Watkins: Nicholas has over 30 years of business leadership experience that combines successful careers in the media, leisure and...
    • Senior Consultant, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

      Allyson Kurian

      Allyson Kurian: Allyson is a specialist in corporate affairs and sustainability communications, working at the mid-to-senior end of the market,...
    • Senior Consultant, Communications, Europe

      Camille Chevallier

      Camille Chevallier: Having started her career as a comms professional, Camille spent 20 years in senior roles within leading agencies...
    • Business Support

      Mirjana R.Dejanovska

      Mirjana Dejanovska: Mirjana is Talent Strategist & Customer Success Manager at our sister company, The Work Crowd. Mirjana joined Hanson...
    • Internal Recruitment & Operations Lead

      Katie Cubbon

      Katie Cubbon: Katie manages internal recruitment at Hanson Search, while also overseeing office management and business operations. With experience across...
    • Researcher

      Arlena Butt

      Arlena Butt: Arlena is a valued researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the team across Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Health and...
    • Researcher

      Kristina Ugrin

      Kristina Ugrin: With more than 10 years’ experience in the UAE and Europe, in recruitment consultancy, event management and in-house...
    • Partner, Global Head of Sustainability

      Johnny Goldsmith

      Johnny Goldsmith: Johnny leads the global Sustainability & ESG practice at Hanson Search. He has over 8 years’ experience in...
    • Senior Consultant, Corporate & Financial Communications, UK & USA

      Rachel L’Estrange

      Rachel L’Estrange: After spending six years in Corporate PR and Marketing, Rachel made the move into recruiting for the industry...
    • Business Support

      Ivana Stevanovska

      Ivana Stevanovska: Ivana is Community and Marketing Executive at our sister company, The Work Crowd. As well as being highly...
    • Head of Interim Communications

      Ben Mitchell

      Ben Mitchell: Head of Interim Communications Ben is Head of Interim Communications and works across both Hanson Search and our...
    • Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment Services

      Madeleine Weightman

      Madeleine Weightman: Madeleine is Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment and co-Founder of The Work Crowd, the sister company...
    • Search Director, MENA

      Amanda Dowie

      Amanda Dowie Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global recruitment experience, including more...
    • Researcher

      Fani Mateska

      Fani Mateska: With over four years’ experience in recruitment consultancy, Fani joined Hanson Search in July 2025, bringing expertise from...
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