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At Hanson Search, we connect ambitious organisations with expert PR professionals on a fractional basis, offering the flexibility and impact modern businesses need. Whether you are a fast-growth startup or an established brand, our fractional PR recruitment services provide access to senior-level communications talent without the commitment of a full-time hire.

What we do in fractional PR recruitment

We help businesses secure highly skilled PR specialists who can shape brand strategy, manage media relations, and deliver results on a part-time or project basis. Our global reach allows us to support companies across communications recruitment, corporate affairs, and marketing recruitment with tailored solutions that match their specific needs.

Roles we typically hire

We recruit for positions such as Fractional PR Directors, Media Relations Consultants, Crisis Communications Advisors, Corporate Affairs Managers, and Public Affairs Specialists. Each candidate comes with industry-specific experience and a track record of delivering under pressure.

Why Hanson Search

We are specialists in PR & communications recruitment and bring over two decades of expertise in placing senior professionals. Our interim recruitment services allow rapid talent deployment in critical situations. Learn more about our team and their backgrounds on our team page.

How we work with you

We begin by understanding your business, strategic goals, and communications priorities. Then we curate and present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates who match both skillset and culture. We manage interviews and placement so your internal team can stay focused on priorities.

Hanson Search: Your Partner for Fractional PR Recruitment

At Hanson Search, we understand the impact that expert PR leadership can have on brand reputation and stakeholder trust. Our fractional PR recruitment service ensures you access senior communications professionals who deliver measurable results, whether for a specific project, crisis support, or ongoing strategy. With our global network and proven expertise, we connect you to the right talent quickly and effectively.

 

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      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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      Hanson Search’s knowledge of the market is up to date and accurate, they understand day to day needs for their clients, but their real USP is the ability to introduce talent that enables ambition & growth.

      Talent Partner, Blakeney

      Hanson Search is a trusted and valued recruitment partner to MHP Group. They know the business and the teams they work across well and always strive to provide us with the most high-quality candidates.

      Talent Partner, MHP Group

      The Hanson Search team truly places quality over quantity and it’s refreshing. Their robust screening process means that you may only view a handful of candidates but each one of them has something to offer the role.

      Head of Campaigns, Third Bridge

      Hanson Search has been instrumental in identifying and recruiting senior executives for RAK Tourism. They deeply understood the nature of the roles and people we need and provided excellent candidates.

      CEO, RAK Tourism

      Hanson Search quickly ‘got’ us. They were proactive in their search and responsive in their service right from the outset. Very happy client.

      MD, firstlightPR, Paul Davies

      Hanson Search understands our business and is able to identify very strong candidates at all levels.

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      I’ve worked with headhunters for the past 20 years, but I’ve found Hanson Search has a better understanding of how to attract and secure the right talent for our market.

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