Strategic Corporate PR Talent to Protect and Elevate Your Brand

Corporate PR Recruitment is more than just filling roles — it’s about securing the strategic talent that can protect and elevate your brand. In an environment where scrutiny is constant and reputation is everything, businesses need senior communications professionals who can lead with authority, shape clear narratives, and navigate risk with confidence.

At Hanson Search, we are experts in Corporate PR Recruitment, partnering with organisations across London and globally to hire top-tier talent. With over 20 years of experience, we support FTSE 100 firms, challenger brands, international agencies, NGOs, and private equity-backed companies in building high-impact communications teams.

Corporate PR Recruitment: Permanent and Interim Solutions

We support clients in hiring both permanent and interim corporate PR talent across London and internationally. Whether you’re filling a leadership gap, launching a major campaign, or managing a change programme, we can connect you with proven professionals who deliver from day one.

We recruit for roles including:

  • Head of Communications

  • Corporate Affairs Director

  • PR and Media Relations Manager

  • Head of Reputation and Crisis Management

  • Communications Account Director or MD

  • Interim Communications Lead

  • Employee Engagement and Internal Comms Specialist

Our network includes specialists in CEO profiling, stakeholder engagement, ESG communications, and crisis response — across sectors including finance, tech, energy, government, healthcare, and consumer industries.

Why Choose Hanson Search for Corporate PR Recruitment?

  • Over 20 years’ experience in executive search and senior communications recruitment

  • B Corp certified – committed to ethical, inclusive, and sustainable hiring

  • Trusted by boards, HR leaders, and founders for roles where reputation is business-critical

  • Proven success across both agency and in-house placements at mid-to-senior levels

  • Agile support for permanent, interim, and freelance hiring needs

Our search consultants are embedded in corporate communications networks and understand the nuanced demands of modern reputation management.

Corporate PR Recruitment in London and  Global Reach

Our Corporate PR Recruitment expertise is based in London and extends across key global markets. From New York to Paris, Dubai to Riyadh, we partner with clients across Europe, the US, the UAE and the wider Middle East. Whether you need a global communications leader or a London-based spokesperson, we provide tailored solutions aligned to your business needs and cultural context.

Let’s Find Your Next Corporate PR Leader

If you’re looking to hire an exceptional corporate PR professional — permanently or on an interim basis — or you’re a candidate exploring your next challenge, get in touch.

Our corporate PR recruitment team is ready to support your hiring journey with insight, speed, and impact.

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    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...
    • 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...
    • 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...
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