We specialise in finding the best PR and communications professionals to lead you into the future.
Global Communications Recruitment Specialists
At Hanson Search, we are a leading communications recruitment agency, partnering with organisations globally to place senior-level talent across corporate affairs, public relations, internal communications, and reputation management.
We support FTSE 100 companies, multinationals, scale-ups, agencies, sovereign wealth funds, NGOs, and private equity-backed businesses to build communications functions that deliver influence, credibility, and strategic value. Our consultants operate across the London, Paris, Dubai, and New York support permanent and interim communications recruitment, bringing local market insight with global reach.
We recruit for permanent and interim leadership roles across corporate communications, public affairs, crisis and issues management, ESG communications, and media relations. From Communications Directors to Heads of Corporate Affairs, we place talent that protects and enhances reputation in today’s complex stakeholder environment.
Our Expertise in Senior Communications Recruitment
Our team has deep experience hiring for strategic communications leadership roles across sectors including financial services, energy, technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and government.
We recruit for roles such as:
Director of Communications
Head of Corporate Affairs
VP of Communications
Head of Internal & External Communications
ESG & Sustainability Communications Lead
Media Relations & Press Office Lead
Interim Communications Advisors & Consultants
Our network includes both actively searching and confidential candidates who bring multi-market experience and board-level communications capability.
Why Choose Hanson Search for Communications Recruitment?
Our approach to communications recruitment is discreet, targeted, and insight-led. We work closely with clients to understand organisational priorities, leadership culture, and reputational risk. Using our global talent network and bespoke market mapping, we identify candidates with the credibility, sector knowledge, and stakeholder gravitas to thrive.
All searches are led by senior consultants with specialist experience in communications and corporate affairs, ensuring alignment between your business needs and candidate expertise. We support both long-term hiring strategies and urgent interim placements with the same rigour and attention to detail.
At Hanson Search we have:
Over 20 years of experience in communications, PR, and corporate affairs recruitment
B Corp certified – committed to inclusive, sustainable, and ethical hiring
Trusted by global brands, FTSE 100s, scale-ups, and public institutions
Specialist in both permanent and interim communications recruitment
Access to global networks of senior communications professionals
We combine global reach with local market understanding, helping clients build strong, resilient, and future-ready communications functions.
Hire Senior Communications Talent with Confidence
Whether you’re hiring a Director of Communications, building out a corporate affairs function, or seeking interim PR support, Hanson Search is your trusted communications recruitment agency for senior communications recruitment.
Get in touch with a member of our team today to speak with a communications recruitment consultant and discover how we can support your next hire.
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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.
Katie Cubbon: Katie manages internal recruitment at Hanson Search, while also overseeing office management and business operations. With experience across...
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