Corporate Affairs Recruitment Specialists in the UK 

Hanson Search is an award-winning global talent consultancy and executive search firm specialising in corporate affairs recruitment across the UK. We connect senior professionals with leading businesses—enhancing in-house teams or bringing their expertise to top-tier agencies.

Why partner with Hanson Search for corporate affairs recruitment?

Corporate affairs goals are at the forefront of every organisation’s agenda in the region, especially given UK’s  position as a global business hub. Hiring the right professionals is more important than ever, particularly in fast-growing divisions.

We have a dedicated team of consultants with in-depth knowledge of the corporate affairs landscape across UK. All our candidates are experts in driving corporate affairs strategies, managing stakeholder relations, and creating meaningful dialogue between organisations, media, and the public. Our expert consultants come with both industry-specific experience and professional recruitment credentials. And, our processes are specifically designed to help you get the very best results.

We Specialise in Corporate Affairs Recruitment for In-House Teams and Agencies Across the UK

  • C-suite, senior corporate affairs leaders, including Directors and Heads of Communications, for in-house teams across FTSE-listed firms, scale-ups, and multinationals

  • Media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management roles within corporate environments and specialist PR agencies

  • Internal communications, employee engagement, and change communications positions across in-house functions and agency partners

  • Public affairs, government relations, and stakeholder engagement experts for businesses and leading public affairs consultancies

Contact us to find your next corporate affairs hire:

If you are looking to hire a full time or interim corporate affairs specialist or interested in new corporate affairs opportunities, or even seeking professional advice on the role of a corporate affairs professional in the UK or global markets, get in touch with our expert talent team today. If you’re seeking professional advice on the role of a corporate affairs professional in the UK or global markets, visit our Hanson Search insights.

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          Introducing
          Our Experts

          Our team possesses a unique blend of industry expertise, advanced recruitment acumen, and professional assessment skills on a global scale. With an in-depth understanding of the market, we are perfectly positioned to help you hire the best talent that you need

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            Alice Weightman

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

            Amy Hayer: Amy brings over 15 years of experience in executive search, with a focus on healthcare communications and international...

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