Stay Ahead with the Hanson Search UK Salary & Benefits Guide 2026
At Hanson Search, we help organisations recruit business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation and risk, spanning strategic communications, public affairs, digital marketing, sales and sustainability leadership. Our UK Salary & Benefits Guide 2026 offers the most current insights into compensation, benefits, and hiring trends in the UK’s communications, public affairs, sustainability and marketing sectors. This guide is a useful resource for employers looking to benchmark their teams and candidates considering their next career move.
Key Highlights
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Strategic Roles in High Demand: Companies are prioritising roles that drive reputation management, stakeholder influence and commercial outcomes.
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Long-Term Incentives Gaining Traction: Performance-linked compensation packages are becoming a standard for senior-level hires.
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Candidate Preferences: Professionals seek leadership credibility, purpose-driven work and greater role flexibility.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Companies are linking DEI efforts to business performance and talent retention.
What You’ll Find in the Guide
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Comprehensive Salary Tables: Detailed data across communications, public affairs, sustainability and marketing sectors.
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Benefits Benchmarks: Insights into standard, competitive and market-leading benefits packages.
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Expert Insights: Trends and strategies on leadership, DEI and recruitment from Hanson Search’s in-depth market analysis.
Download the UK Salary & Benefits Guide 2026
Get access to the full data, including salary benchmarks and benefits insights, to make informed decisions about your team, hiring strategies, or your next career step. Stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing market.
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