Leading Marketing Executive Search and Recruitment Agency
Multi award-winning experts in marketing executive search and recruitment
Hanson Search is an award-winning global executive search and talent consultancy, specialising in marketing recruitment for in-house teams and agencies. In the evolutionary digital business environment, strong marketing leadership is essential for driving revenue, customer engagement and brand awareness.
We have been helping businesses hire and connect marketing leaders who drive performance, customer engagement, and brand growth. In a fast-evolving digital landscape, where marketing is data-driven, creative, and increasingly AI-enabled, hiring the right talent is critical to staying ahead.
Experts in Building High-Performing Marketing Teams
Today’s marketing leaders are expected to deliver results across channels, platforms, and technologies—combining strategic thinking with data-driven execution. Hanson Search specialises in senior marketing recruitment and CMO-level executive search for both in-house and agency teams, supporting clients at every stage of growth. Whether it’s hiring a visionary Chief Marketing Officer to set direction or building a full marketing function to drive delivery, we cover the breadth of traditional and digital marketing disciplines.
Marketing Recruitment Roles
Our marketing recruitment team works across the full spectrum of marketing disciplines, including:
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Digital marketing (SEO, PPC, programmatic, performance)
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Brand and content strategy
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Customer acquisition and lifecycle marketing
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AI-driven marketing and martech integration
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CRM, retention, and loyalty
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Social media, influencer, partnerships, and experiential marketing
We work across industries including tech, e-commerce, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services, supporting FTSE 100 firms, multinational brands, high-growth scale-ups, and investor-backed ventures.
A Global Network of Trusted Marketing Talent
With over 20 years experience, and market prominence, we have built a global network of top-tier marketing professionals. We maintain close industry ties by attending key events such as Cannes Lions and through hosting our own events focused on marketing leadership and innovation. Our work as a specialist marketing headhunter has earned multiple accolades at the Marketing and Digital Recruitment Awards, including Best Client Service, Best Candidate Experience and Best International Agency.
Let’s Connect Your Next Marketing Hire
If you’re looking to hire a senior marketing leader, build out your digital function, or launch a new brand, we can help. Whether you need a permanent hire to shape long-term strategy or an interim expert to accelerate growth, launch a start-up, or lead short-term transformation, we offer bespoke executive search solutions across brand, digital, advertising, and growth marketing. Get in touch to find out how we can help you build the marketing team that drives your business forward.
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Our Experts
With a network spanning the UK, Europe, USA, and the Middle East, our team of recruitment consultants are experts in sourcing the best talent globally.
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PR & Communications
AI’s Impact on Inhouse Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs : Talent, Leadership and Industry Insights from Richard Mollet, RELX
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PR & Communications
Leadership Lessons with Anthony Hamelle, Chief Innovation Officer at TBWA\Chiat\Day
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Business
London
Recruitment
Why Media Businesses in London Rely on Expert Headhunters and Recruitment Agencies
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PR & Communications
Recruitment
PR Analytics Recruitment Growth: What It Means for Brands in Financial Services
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Freelancing
London
PR & Communications
How to Hire Freelance PR Talent in London
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Career
PR & Communications
Leadership Lessons with Daniella Lebor, Managing Director UK at APCO
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