PR recruitment experts with over 20 years’ experience supporting global organisations
In today’s fast-moving world, organisations and C-suites increasingly recognise the critical role of public relations. It’s where reputations are protected, narratives are shaped, and stakeholder trust is won or lost. Over the past two decades, we’ve seen the communications landscape evolve—from leaner in-house teams and large-scale transformation projects to global events requiring rapid, strategic response.
That’s why we launched Hanson Search’s Interim PR Recruitment practice—led by experienced PR professionals who understand the pressure and precision required in high-stakes environments. We take the search and vetting off your hands, connecting you to trusted interim and fractional talent in media relations, crisis communications, corporate PR. This sits alongside our permanent PR recruitment offering—so whether you’re hiring for the short term or planning long-term growth, we’ve got you covered.
Fast, Trusted Interim PR Support
Whether you need short-term cover for maternity leave or specialist support during a high-profile announcement, crisis, or campaign, we’ll help you find an expert with the right experience—fast. From interim PR Directors and media relations leads to corporate communications experts and crisis consultants, we deliver talent with a proven track record and the ability to make an immediate impact. We support clients across the UK, Europe, USA, and the UAE—from global corporates and scale-ups to public sector organisations and leading PR agencies. Wherever you’re based, we provide professionals who combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery.
Why Choose Hanson Search for Interim PR Recruitment?
With over 20 years’ experience in communications and reputation recruitment, Hanson Search is a market leader in placing high-impact interim PR talent.
PR moves fast—and so do we. Success in interim roles is about more than availability; it’s about fit, trust, and proven capability. Many of our consultants come from successful PR careers themselves—bringing first-hand knowledge, insight, and networks to every brief. We tailor each search to your tone, team structure, and strategic objectives—ensuring a seamless cultural and operational fit. Our clients include FTSE 100 companies, private equity firms, government bodies, NGOs, scale-ups, and specialist PR agencies.
What Types of Interim PR Roles Do We Fill?
We have worked globally at speed when businesses have faced a crisis or need a maternity cover, our interim PR recruitment spans a wide range of senior and specialist roles, including:
- Interim PR Directors / Heads of PR
- Corporate Communications and financial communications Leads
- Media Relations Specialists
- Crisis Communications Consultants
- Public Affairs & Policy Advisors
- Press Officers & Spokespeople
We place B2B and B2C PR professionals with sector-specific expertise across financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, retail, and consumer brands. Case studies include supporting a global co-working company in New York that required immediate interim PR cover for a maternity leave during a period of reputational crisis; a London-based charity in need of interim communications leadership; and an energy company in Asia navigating a major transaction that demanded experienced stakeholder and media management.
When Might You Need Interim PR Support?
Interim PR professionals are essential when:
- You’re facing a crisis or reputational challenge
- You need maternity or sick leave cover
- You’re launching a product, brand, or service
- You’re navigating a merger, acquisition, or IPO
- You require additional support during peak workloads or organisational change
We deliver experienced professionals who provide calm, continuity, and credibility—without a lengthy onboarding process.
Our Interim Recruitment Process
We begin by understanding your structure, audience, and communication goals. We then deliver fully briefed, pre-vetted Interim PR pros who are ready to integrate and contribute immediately. Our global network is trusted by clients from New York to Sydney.
Start Your Interim PR Search
Need fast, expert support for your public relations team?
Contact the Hanson Search team today. We’ll help you stay visible, protect your reputation, and keep communications running smoothly—because in PR, timing is everything.
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