Since 1978, we’ve been trusted by thousands of organisations with delivering their most crucial search mandates.
Hiring a new communications or marketing leader is a critical business decision. With continuous change and increasing pressure to demonstrate their impact, the roles of leaders like the CMO and Communications Director have become more strategic than ever, central to driving growth and business success. That’s why it’s crucial to get it right.
The wrong hire doesn’t just come at a financial cost, it can disrupt and set your function back. Ensuring a smooth, successful transition is essential to maintaining momentum and delivering long-term success.
As communications and marketing search specialists who have been in the industry since 1978, we’ve been trusted by thousands of organisations with delivering their most crucial search mandates.
From Corporate Communications Directors to Chief Marketing Officers, we have successfully placed senior professionals across a wide range of brands across various industries.
With long-standing experience in the communications and marketing industries, we have unrivalled access to an extensive network of the best talent. Through established, warm relationships, we can quickly identify and engage the right leaders who best suit your requirements, ensuring a perfect match in both skillsets and cultural fit.
Our network extends far beyond London, with a truly international reach that spans across the UK, Europe, and the rest of the globe. Whether you require a Head of Public Affairs in Manchester or a Digital leader in New York, we bring the expertise needed to execute a successful search.
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All our searches begin with an in-depth briefing discussion with you. Getting a complete understanding of your requirements allows us to define the basis of our search strategy and conduct a more targeted search.
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We proactively scope and map the market for professionals who meet the criteria of the position. Having such a long-standing network that we know so well means we can pinpoint and target all individuals, many of whom are likely to be receptive to us.
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We proactively scope and map the market for professionals who meet the criteria of the position. Having such a long-standing network that we know so well means we can pinpoint and target all individuals, many of whom are likely to be receptive to us.
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These professionals will be screened via telephone interview, assessing their level of interest and suitability for the role. Those who pass this initial interview will be interviewed face-to-face.
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Following the completion of our interviews, we produce and present a graded shortlist of professionals to you, from which interviews can be arranged.
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We manage all candidate relationships through the process, ensuring offer negotiations are concluded in a positive, timely and professional manner. When appropriate, reference checks will be made, including character references from known contacts.
We conduct each search with clearly defined timeframes, maintaining exceptional communication with our clients and having regular check-ins to ensure we provide an exemplary service to you. You will be allocated a dedicated consultant who is a specialist within the field and will be your primary point of contact throughout the process.
We pride ourselves on having an extensive network of contacts across our specialisms. As a result, candidates for your role will be considered from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and a long list will be presented which focuses on those candidates who are most suitable for the role, irrespective of background, gender, race, or religion.
We also engage with several ED&I networking groups which enables us to gain recommendations from a range of diverse communities.
We broaden our reach to include a wide range of talented candidates, enriching the quality and diversity of your shortlist.
Our approach removes bias at every stage, focusing solely on skills and potential to deliver the best-fit candidate for your leadership needs.
At times when your organisation is facing a leadership gap, undergoing transformation or experiencing urgent change, an interim executive solution may be the most effective option.
Whether you’re searching for a fractional CMO, interim Communications Director, or a change management leader, we provide rapid access to a trusted network of experienced executives who can quickly step into your organisation, maintain stability and deliver results.
Flexible support for short-term cover and project needs. 
Senior-level search support for critical leadership roles. 
Permanent recruitment across all industry sectors. 
