Leading PR & Communications Recruitment Agency
We specialise in finding the best PR and communications professionals to lead you into the future.
Hanson Search is an award-winning PR and communications recruitment and executive search consultancy with over two decades of expertise. As a leading communications recruitment agency in corporate and consumer PR recruitment, we have consultants across the UK, Europe, UAE, KSA, and the USA, identifying exceptional talent that manages reputation, influence, and transformation. We specialise in placing mid to senior-level professionals – from managers and directors to MDs, CEOs, and board-level executives – across key markets, including MENA, Asia, Africa, and North America.
PR & Comms Recruitment Expertise Across Key Sectors
Our expertise covers healthcare PR, consumer PR, technology PR, corporate communications, and financial markets. We’ve partnered with renowned brands and agencies such as Bacardi, Teneo, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Cohn & Wolfe, BMI Healthcare, and HS2.
Communications Knowledge and Bespoke Recruitment Solutions
Our communications recruiters bring real industry experience, from both a corporate PR, Consumer PR and Technology PR background, providing valuable insights into market trends and talent strategies. Whether you’re seeking senior public relations or communications professionals to lead your team or scouting emerging talent, we deliver bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to your business needs.
A Global Network of Trusted PR Connections
Our public relations headhunters, backed by our extensive network of industry connections, known as ‘Hanson Friends,’ has a reach which spans the globe providing access to the best talent, insights into how businesses are structuring their PR and communications functions, or exclusive networking opportunities. Our team regularly provides thought leadership to the PR and communications industry, as well as our annual salary survey.
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We’re always available for a confidential conversation to explore how we can support your recruitment needs or help you take the next step in your career.
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Meet Our Team
Our global team of expert consultants are here to source the very best comms talent available across our international network.
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Talent is the heart of our business. We’re always interested in speaking with well-rounded and engaging individuals.
Our latest jobs
Ready to discover your next career move? Find out more about the current opportunities available across the globe now.
Our Approach
A blend of headhunting methods, tailored for every unique role, allows us to achieve an outstanding track record in recruitment success.
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Corporate
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Public Affairs
Leadership Lessons with Dominick Moxon-Tritsch, Former Head of Public Policy at Uber, Bolt and Getir
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Public Affairs
Leadership Lessons with Karl Smyth, Director of External Affairs and Strategic Policy at enfinium
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Marketing
The Evolving Dynamic Between Brand Marketing and Performance Marketing in 2025
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Sustainability
Leadership Lessons with Jos van Oostrum, former Senior Sustainability Director at Mars
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Sustainability
The EU’s Sustainability Reporting Revolution: Progress, Delays and the Talent Challenge
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Introducing Our recruitment 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
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What people say about us
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.
Talent Partner, Blakeney
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.
Talent Partner, MHP Group
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.
Head of Campaigns, Third Bridge
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.
CEO, RAK Tourism
Hanson Search quickly ‘got’ us. They were proactive in their search and responsive in their service right from the outset. Very happy client.
MD, firstlightPR, Paul Davies
Hanson Search understands our business and is able to identify very strong candidates at all levels.
Managing Partner, Brunswick Group - Gulf, Rupert Young
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.
CEO, Hanover, Charles Lewington
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