Digital Marketing Executive Search & Recruitment

In today’s digital-first economy, marketing success hinges on innovation, platform fluency, and data-driven performance. At Hanson Search, we bring over 20 years of experience in strategic digital marketing recruitment, connecting skilled professionals with leading organisations across diverse sectors. From global enterprises to high-growth start-ups, we partner with clients to deliver exceptional digital talent across areas such as performance marketing, SEO/SEM, content strategy, paid media, eCommerce, and digital transformation. Our placements drive scalable growth, increase customer engagement, and deliver measurable ROI.

Our Expertise in Digital Marketing Hires

We understand the critical role digital plays in every brand’s success. We recruit across mid-to-senior levels of digital marketing disciplines, including:

  • Head of Digital / Digital Marketing Director
  • SEO / SEM Specialists
  • Paid Media & Performance Marketing Managers
  • CRM & Email Marketing Leads
  • Social Media Strategists
  • Content Marketing Managers
  • Growth Marketing & Acquisition Experts
  • Analytics & Digital Insights Specialists

We’ve delivered top digital marketing hires for organisations across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and the US. Whether you need a permanent hire or an interim solution, we provide the expertise and network to secure the best-fit candidates.

Our Approach to Executive Search

We take a strategic, research-led approach to every digital marketing search. Our process is guided by a deep understanding of your goals—whether you’re launching a new product, entering a new market, or scaling an eCommerce operation.

From brief to placement, we:

  • Map the market with precision and discretion

  • Identify and engage high-impact digital professionals

  • Evaluate candidates for platform expertise, innovation, and cultural fit

  • Ensure alignment with your long-term marketing strategy

Each search is led by senior consultants with in-depth digital marketing knowledge, ensuring speed, accuracy, and high-quality shortlists.

Why Partner with Hanson Search

  • Award-winning agency with 20+ years of expertise

  • Global network, with local market insight

  • Certified B Corp, committed to ethical hiring

  • Personalised service from start to hire

We’ve helped brands from FMCG to fintech find digital marketers who deliver tangible results. Our reputation is built on deep networks, speed to hire, and candidate quality.

Hire Exceptional Digital Marketing Talent – Permanent or Interim

Whether you’re building a digital-first team, scaling a campaign, or covering a temporary leadership gap, Hanson Search delivers the digital marketing talent you need—fast. We recruit for both permanent and interim digital marketing roles, tailoring each search to your business goals and project timelines.

From SEO and paid media to digital transformation and content strategy, our specialist consultants are ready to connect you with top-tier professionals who drive results.

Get in touch with a member of our digital marketing recruitment consultants today to start your search—or to discuss your hiring needs in more detail.

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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. Contact us to find your next hire, from PR pros to digital marketing experts and beyond.

    • 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...

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