London Executive Search and Recruitment Experts

Specialists in Communications, Marketing, Government Relations and Sustainability

Founded in London in 2002, Hanson Search is a leading London executive search and talent advisory firm. Agencies, brands and global organisations trust us to identify and recruit world-class talent for business-critical roles across permanent, interim and freelance appointments. From our UK headquarters, we hire C-suite leaders and functional heads across c communications, digital, marketing, public affairs, sustainability and sales, roles that drive growth, manage reputation and reduce risk.

London Executive Search Experts Trusted by Agencies and In-House Teams Alike

We’ve supported some of the UK’s most respected agencies from their earliest stages — launching founding teams, building departments and helping them expand internationally. On the in-house side, we’ve partnered with FTSE-listed companies, fast-growth start-ups, charities and family offices to appoint senior professionals across corporate affairs, brand, policy and ESG. Our consultants understand the nuances of different team structures and the leadership qualities that deliver both performance and purpose.

Sector Expertise in Permanent and Interim Recruitment

Whether you’re hiring in a regulated sector or an emerging field, our network and market insight allow us to deliver quickly and effectively. From healthcare to fintech, climate tech to capital markets, luxury to utilities — we help organisations secure exceptional talent for specialist and hard-to-fill positions. We also provide interim and freelance recruitment solutions when agility and speed are key, ensuring continuity while permanent hires are finalised.

Personal Service with Global Reach

What sets Hanson Search apart is our blend of deep sector knowledge and highly personalised service. As an independent, majority employee-owned firm, we offer a boutique, partner-led approach while drawing on a global network spanning Europe, the US and the Middle East. Our London consultants bring first-hand industry experience and commercial understanding to every search, combining strategic perspective with a commitment to lasting results.

Hanson Search is the trusted partner for executive search in London and across the UK, helping organisations build leadership teams that define success today and into the future.

All of our specialist consultants have extensive knowledge of the region, first-hand experience with the London markets, as well as experience recruiting and placing talented teams for the world’s most successful brands, agencies, and innovative start-ups around the word.

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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.

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    Blakeney

    Talent Partner

  • 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.

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    MHP Group

    Talent Partner

  • 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.

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    Third Bridge

    Head of Campaigns

  • 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.

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    RAK Tourism

    CEO

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

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    Paul Davies

    MD, firstlightPR

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

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    Rupert Young

    Managing Partner, Brunswick Group - Gulf

  • 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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    Charles Lewington

    CEO, Hanover