Interim, Contract, and Temporary Recruitment

At Hanson Search, we specialise in interim communications, marketing and sustainablity recruitment, supporting organisations with fractional, contract, and freelance hires across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the US. From strategic marketing consultants to experienced interim communications directors, we help you find expert talent—fast.

With over 20 years of experience recruiting in business critical roles that drive revenue, repuation and manage risk, we’ve built a global network of exceptional interim talent in communcaitons, maketing and sustainablity ready to work on-site or remotely. We understand that interim hiring is often urgent. Whether you’re bridging a leadership gap, covering maternity or paternity leave, delivering a time-sensitive campaign, or driving a brand transformation, we provide fast, reliable interim, freelance, and contract recruitment solutions tailored to your business goals.

Why Choose Hanson Search for Interim Recruitment?

Our team brings decades of combined experience in delivering high-impact interim placements. We don’t just fill gaps—we align talent with strategy. As a certified B Corporation, we’re committed to responsible business practices and long-term partnerships. Many of our consultants come from communications and marketing backgrounds themselves, offering a specialist understanding of what great looks like.

• Rapid access to top-tier interim marketing and communications professionals

• Dedicated interim consultants with deep sector expertise

• Flexible hiring models: day rate, fixed-term contract, or freelance

• Strong networks across financial services, energy, healthcare, non-profit, government, and more

Roles We Recruit for on an Interim Basis

We place interim talent across mid to senior-level roles, including: Interim Marketing Directors; Interim Communications Directors; Digital Marketing Consultants; Freelance Content Strategists; Contract Brand Managers; Internal Communications Specialists; Interim Heads of Sustainability & ESG; Social Media Leads; Change Communications Managers; Investor Relations Directors.

Global Reach with Local Insight

As an independent executive search firm, we offer a personal, high-touch service with a global footprint. Our consultants operate across more than 10 countries—including London, New York, Paris, Saudi Arabia or Dubai —delivering trusted support for interim cover, advisory appointments, and freelance projects.

We work with leading global brands, consultancies, scale-ups, and government-backed organisations, helping them fill senior board-level, fractional, and interim positions with confidence.

Why Interim Recruitment Is Growing

Skills across communications, digital marketing, and sustainability are evolving rapidly. Regulatory landscapes are shifting, AI is transforming how we work, and businesses are expanding into new markets. These changes are fuelling an increase in transformational projects—and with that, a growing demand for flexible, high-impact interim talent.

More professionals are opting for freelance, contract, and fractional roles over permanent employment, valuing flexibility and project-based work. Businesses that embrace agile, blended teams are better positioned to scale, innovate, and manage risk in an increasingly dynamic environment.

Speak to Our Interim Recruitment Experts

Whether you’re hiring urgently or planning future interim support, we’re here to help. Reach out to:

• Ben Mitchell, Head of Interim Communications

• Madeleine Weightman, Head of Interim Management, Digital Marketing and Advisory role

• Johnny Goldsmith, Head of Sustainablity

Get in touch using the contact form below or email us to discuss your interim, contract, or freelance hiring needs.