Connecting businesses with freelancers in marketing and communications

If you’re not yet ready to take the plunge and hire permanently, there’s a huge network of potential freelancers for start-ups, SMEs, and even established businesses looking for short-term or project-based work.

Our sister company, The Work Crowd, provides a simple, stress-free platform connecting companies with the best freelance experts and consultants in marketing, communications and PR in just a few clicks. All the freelancers are vetted and approved, so you know you’re getting the cream of the crop.

Freelancers can find relevant projects based on their skills and interests and chat with potential employers via the platform. And companies can source great freelance talent in a few clicks. The Work Crowd will match your projects with the best candidates, all of whom have been approved and accepted into our community.

Growing every day, The Work Crowd is always looking for fresh new freelancers and businesses to bring on board.

Executive Search

We offer executive search and consulting services, supporting your CEO and leadership team in the identification and development of high-performing boards and executive leadership.

Recruitment

A unique, tailored recruitment approach allows us to achieve an outstanding track record in recruitment success. Employing the best talent is a prime source of competitive advantage so finding a partner to headhunt and secure the right candidate is of paramount importance.

Networking

Offering a structured workshop and events programme year-round to support our clients and candidates through their recruitment and career journeys.

Talent Advisory

We offer a cost-effective solution, providing a bespoke outplacement service tailored to suit businesses and their specific needs. From furloughs to redundancies, we guide you through the fundamental stages of outplacement support.

Industry Interviews

  • Corporate

    Leadership Lessons with George Eykyn, Corporate Affairs Director, Southern Water

    By Katie Simpson
  • Meet the Consultant: Nils Gérardin

    By Hanson Search
  • Leadership Lessons with Carlota Gómez de la Hoz, Head of International and Regional Communications at Bayer

    By Hanson Search
  • Leadership Lessons with Bennett Golder, Managing Director at FGS Global

    By Hanson Search
  • Business

    Career

    Corporate

    Creative Leadership Lessons with Indy Selvarajah, Chief Creative Officer at Ketchum

    By Helena Ranger
  • Business

    Career

    Corporate

    Leadership Lessons with Tim Potter, Managing Director of Hunt & Gather

    By Hanson Search

Our Values

We are pushing boundaries and promoting better ethics in the industry.

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Approach

Employing the best talent is a prime source of competitive advantage.

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Introducing
Our 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

  • Global CEO, Regional Head of MENA

    Alice Weightman

    Alice Weightman: CEO and Global Executive Search Professional Alice established Hanson Search in 2002 and has since become one of...
  • Managing Partner, UK & Europe, Global Public Affairs Lead

    Janie Emmerson

    Janie Emmerson: Janie leads Hanson Search’s UK & European based teams. From the London office, she guides and supports their...
  • Managing Partner, Global Corporate Affairs

    Katie Simpson

    Katie Simpson: Having previously spent 10 years in communications, Katie brings real industry insights into the hiring process. Taking her...
  • Managing Partner, MENA

    Felice Hurst

    Felice Hurst: With nearly twenty years of experience in search and recruitment, and a decade of experience working in MENA,...
  • Associate Partner, Head of Europe, European Public Affairs Lead

    Barbara Ozanon

    Barbara Ozanon: Barbara leads Hanson Search’s European team of experts and has played a key role in expanding the company’s...
  • Global Communications Partner

    Amy Hayer

    Amy Hayer: Amy is an expert recruiter in the Communications and Marketing space. With over 15 years of experience in...

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