Interim and Freelance Recruitment for Business-Critical Roles

Connecting Businesses with High-Impact Interim and Freelance Talent

At Hanson Search, we connect organisations with exceptional interim and freelance professionals. Whether you’re facing a sudden leadership gap, managing a period of change, or navigating a hiring freeze, we deliver flexible talent solutions that drive revenue, protect reputation, and manage risk.

Our interim recruitment services extend across C-suite support, board-level advisory appointments, and senior functional roles. We work with fast-growth scale-ups, multinationals, government-linked entities, and consultancies to source expert interim talent who can deliver immediate results.

Why Choose Interim or Freelance Talent?

If you’re not yet ready to hire permanently, interim and freelance professionals offer agility, specialist expertise, and speed. Our candidates can step in at short notice to:

  • Lead urgent projects or digital transformation

  • Cover parental leave or unplanned absences

  • Support change communications or sustainability reporting

  • Advise boards or executive teams during restructuring

  • Deliver impact while a permanent hire is secured

A Proven Track Record in Business-Critical Interim Hires

With over two decades of experience and a global network,  our team brings deep expertise in both the sector and interim recruitment.

Many of our consultants come from industry backgrounds which enables us to understand your challenges and identify talent that not only fills a gap, but creates value from day one.

A Gloal Interim Network with Local Insight

With teams based in London, Paris, New York, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi (operating under ADGM licence), we provide international coverage with local market knowledge. From salary benchmarking to contract structuring and market trends, we guide clients at every step of the interim hiring process.

We also draw on the strength of our sister company, The Work Crowd—a leading platform of vetted freelancers and interim professionals—to provide even greater access to specialist talent on demand.

Let Us Help You Find the Right Interim Talent

Whether you’re navigating a strategic shift or need short-term support in a high-pressure environment, Hanson Search can help you build a flexible team of experts. Our interim and freelance professionals are ready to step in—delivering leadership, stability, and results when you need them most.

Get in touch with the freelance and interim experts

Growing every day, our interim and freelance network is continually expanding, ensuring we connect businesses with the best talent for their needs. Whether you’re looking for a short-term specialist or a long-term freelance or interim solution, our team is here to help.

Contact the team

Executive Search

We offer executive search and consulting services, supporting your CEO and leadership team in the identification and development of high-performing boards and executive leadership.

Recruitment

A unique, tailored recruitment approach allows us to achieve an outstanding track record in recruitment success. Employing the best talent is a prime source of competitive advantage so finding a partner to headhunt and secure the right candidate is of paramount importance.

Networking

Offering a structured workshop and events programme year-round to support our clients and candidates through their recruitment and career journeys.

Talent Advisory

We offer a cost-effective solution, providing a bespoke outplacement service tailored to suit businesses and their specific needs. From furloughs to redundancies, we guide you through the fundamental stages of outplacement support.

Get in touch

Career Enquiry








    Client Enquiry – Job Vacancy








      General Enquiry








        Other








          Industry Interviews

          • Career

            Public Affairs

            Leadership Lessons with Daniel Gilbert, Partner at Shearwater Global

            By Peter Ferguson
          • Career

            Public Affairs

            Leadership Lessons with Fraser Raleigh, Managing Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations at SEC Newgate

            By Peter Ferguson
          • Career

            Digital

            Leadership Lessons with Adam Bewley, Head of Social at Eulogy

            By Daisy Hughes
          • Career

            Public Affairs

            Leadership Lessons with Jo Tanner, Senior Director at APCO Worldwide

            By Janie Emmerson
          • C-suite & Advisory

            Career

            Public Affairs

            Leadership Lessons with Joe Chapman, Group Head of Public Affairs at MAG (Manchester Airports Group)

            By Peter Ferguson
          • C-suite & Advisory

            Career

            Public Affairs

            Leadership Lessons with Jess Frost, Partner and co-head of PA, Headland Consultancy

            By Janie Emmerson

          Our Values

          We are pushing boundaries and promoting better ethics in the industry.

          Learn more

          Approach

          Employing the best talent is a prime source of competitive advantage.

          Learn more

          Introducing
          Our Experts

          Our team possesses a unique blend of industry expertise, advanced recruitment acumen, and professional assessment skills on a global scale. With an in-depth understanding of the market, we are perfectly positioned to help you hire the best talent that you need

          • 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...
          • 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...
          • 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...