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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    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

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      Nevena Ilievska

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      Madeleine Weightman

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      Amanda Dowie

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      Fani Mateska

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      Reg Wheeler

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