Hanson Search’s Executive Search Cambridge team was launched in 2017 to expand our reach across the UK’s leading innovation corridor. Building on our core expertise of communications and marketing, our Cambridge team is focusing on strategy recruitment and marketing recruitment, we help high-growth businesses outside London secure the senior talent they need to scale.

Our Cambridge hub supports clients across the wider region — from start-ups and SMEs to multinational corporations — offering specialist recruitment services in strategy, marketing, and communications functions.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge has long been a magnet for innovation, boasting a highly skilled workforce and thriving industries in engineering, design, pharmaceuticals and technology. Home to the renowned Silicon Fen, it’s one of the UK’s most dynamic economic centres, with a fast-growing ecosystem of tech start-ups, venture capital firms and research-driven companies. With the region forecast to lead the UK in economic growth over the next decade, demand is rising for strategic, marketing, and brand leadership talent.

Our Expertise

Our Cambridge-based team brings over 15 years of executive search experience, placing high-calibre talent into business-critical roles across sectors such as Retail & FMCG, Financial Services & FinTech, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences and Energy & Sustainability. We specialise in recruiting for Heads of Strategy, Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), Brand, Content & Engagement Directors and Communications and Marketing Leadership Roles.

Whether you need to build out a strategic function or enhance your marketing capability, we have the network and insight to deliver results.

Why Work with Hanson Search?

  • Established track record in senior strategy and marketing recruitment

  • Access to a trusted, international talent network

  • A consultative, research-led approach tailored to your business needs

  • Expertise spanning agency and in-house environments

Let’s Find the Right Talent for Your Business

If you’re hiring for a strategy, marketing, or communications role and want access to top-tier talent outside London, we’re here to help. Get in touch with Hanson Search’s Cambridge team to discuss your executive search needs today.

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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...
    • 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...