Media and communications recruitment solutions
in the UK

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Our recruitment experience in media and communications 

We’re always working to bring you the media and communications talent you need to keep your organisation moving forward.  

Whether your challenge is to evolve reporting metrics beyond simple subscriber counts, embrace the possibilities that the metaverse can bring, or build out the next generation of retail shopping via social media, we have the knowledge and insights to secure the experienced media and communications professionals you need to navigate the opportunities and challenges the industry brings. 

  • An expansive talent network – coupled with first-hand regional knowledge – allows us to access talent from across the UK.  
  • Our expert media and communications recruiters have the scale, insight and deep understanding to help shape your hiring strategy. 
  • Using a customer-first and data-driven approach to meet your business needs in media and communications, we make it easy for you to deliver against the complex talent and recruitment landscape you need to navigate. 

 

Media and communications partners we work with

We help organisations of all types and sizes negotiate the myriad of challenges and opportunities that exist in the media today, including the supercharging of media plans and consumer experiences, increased use of data and insights, and the path to net zero.  

Offering permanent, temporary and executive recruitment services for media and communications industry clients, we recruit for roles including directors of communication, media managers, media officers, PR managers and public affairs officers. 

Clients we’ve worked with include Arriva, Propel, BDO, Translink, Health Shield, The Mindful Collective, Hard Numbers, Poole Bay Holdings Ltd, NHS Lanarkshire, OnFife, University of Glasgow, Queen Margaret University, The Rayware Group, Skills Development Scotland, University of Bradford, University of York, Clanmil Housing, Interface and Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland. 

 

Media and communications recruitment services

It’s not just people we provide – whatever your workforce challenge, we’re constantly innovating and evolving our services so we can build the best solution for your organisation. 

Whether you need someone to fill a permanent position, a temporary professional to make an instant impact, an inspirational leader to transform your business, or want to outsource your hiring completely, we’ve got you covered.  

 

Our core services

Temporary recruitment

  • Benefit from our partnerships built across industries, skillsets and job roles, as we enhance the breadth and depth of our talent networks.  
  • Leverage our omnichannel approach to access the people you need, at the pace you require.  
  • Minimise complexities and delays with our streamlined administrative processes, including externally managed pay and timesheets.  

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Fully managed temporary recruitment 

  • Gain a greater understanding of your non-permanent population, with visibility enabling cost reduction and strategic management of risk.  
  • Reimagine what’s possible with faster access to an extensive network of new and alternative skills channels, including the Human Cloud and cross-border supply chains.  
  • Leverage deep market insights to make the best buying decisions across enhanced talent networks. 

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Permanent recruitment

  • Get committed support throughout your journey, including sourcing, assessment and development of your people.  
  • Access vast talent networks, connecting you with the skills and expertise critical to your organisation. 
  • Find passionate people who will align with your ambitions, contribute to your culture and power the progress of your organisation.

Find out more about our permanent recruitment services.  

 

Outsourced permanent recruitment

  • Enhance your employer brand and ensure you’re first choice for top talent.  
  • Unlock access to dynamic talent networks primed with the skills you need to elevate the capacity and capability of your organisation. 
  • Make decisions at pace, as our proprietary tech stack supplements your digital capabilities to uncover a wealth of data and insights and increase efficiency.   

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Executive recruitment

  • Navigate organisational change by finding inspirational leaders within the sector. 
  • Empower business transformation and steer your organisation to success with exceptional executive hires. 
  • Build success through diversity with bespoke job ads and transparent interview processes.

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Stuart was simply tremendous. When we were struggling to fill two vital communications posts for David Macbrayne, Stuart easily explained how he could help me fill the posts at the very start from the advertising to sifting and selection process.

-Stuart Wilson, Group Director of Communications

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