Social media is where reputations are built, trust is earned, and attention is won or lost. At Hanson Search, we understand its power. We specialise in both interim and permanent social media recruitment, connecting brands with expert talent who can lead strategy, boost engagement, and deliver results.

Whether you need short-term cover to support a campaign or are hiring permanent talent to lead long-term growth, we help you build high-performing social teams. From paid social consultants and content leads to influencer marketing specialists and Heads of Social, we place professionals who combine creativity with commercial impact.

We work across the UKEuropeUSA and the UAE, supporting businesses of all sizes, from global corporates to growing challenger brands. From paid social consultants and content leads to influencer marketing specialists and interim Heads of Social, we provide trusted interim talent who combine creativity with commercial results anywhere in the world.

Why Choose Hanson Search for Interim Social Media Recruitment?

With over two decades of experience in marketing and communications recruitment, Hanson Search is the leading global recruiters for social media hires.  Social media moves quickly, and so do we – because we have the network and experience. We know that finding the right interim talent isn’t just about availability. It’s about finding professionals who can hit the ground running, reflect your tone of voice and maintain audience engagement with minimal onboarding.

Our clients include global corporates, scaling start-ups, government bodies and agencies. We tailor each search to fit your company’s tone, structure and objectives, ensuring the professionals we place bring both creativity and commercial acumen.

What Types of Roles Do We Fill?

Our interim social media recruitment spans roles across strategy, content, paid campaigns and community building. Whether you need leadership or hands-on delivery, we can support. Roles include interim Heads of Social Media, paid social consultants, content leads and influencer marketing specialists. Our network covers both B2B and B2C professionals with expertise across major platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Meta, X and YouTube. We prioritise candidates with strong analytics capabilities and proven experience in driving measurable growth.

When Might You Need Interim Social Media Support?

Interim recruitment is often the answer when internal teams are stretched or going through change. You might need cover for maternity leave, extra hands during a product launch, or platform-specific expertise for a short-term campaign. In each case, we provide professionals who can deliver continuity, quality and performance without the long onboarding cycle.

Our Interim Recruitment Process

We invest time upfront to understand your structure, workflows and brand objectives. We then deliver fully briefed, pre-vetted candidates who can integrate quickly and contribute meaningfully. Our interim network is trusted by clients across industries because it delivers not just capability, but confidence.

Start Your Interim Social Media Search

Need expert support to maintain your social media presence? Contact the our team today. We’re here to help you stay visible, connected and performing, no matter what changes come your way.

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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...
    • 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: Ben is Head of Interim Communications and works across both Hanson Search and our sister company, The Work...
    • 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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