Executive Search in London & Across the UK

Experts in Communications, Marketing, Government Relations & Sustainability Recruitment

Founded in London in 2002, Hanson Search is a leading executive search and talent advisory firm, trusted by agencies, brands, and global organisations to find world-class talent for business-critical roles — across permanent, interim, and freelance hires. From our UK base, we recruit C-suite leaders and functional heads across communications, digital, marketing, public affairs, sustainability and sales – roles that drive revenue, manage reputation, and mitigate risk.

Trusted by Agencies and In-House Teams alike

We’ve supported some of the UK’s most respected agencies from their earliest days — launching founding teams, building departments, and helping them grow on a global scale. On the in-house side, we’ve partnered with FTSE-listed businesses, fast-growth start-ups, charities, and family offices to place senior talent across corporate affairs, brand, policy, and ESG. We understand the nuances of different team structures and the kind of leadership that drives both performance and purpose.

Sector Expertise in Both Permanent and Interim Recruitment

Whether you’re hiring in highly regulated sectors or emerging industries, we have the network and insight to deliver. From healthcare to fintech, climate tech to capital markets, luxury goods to utilities — we help organisations secure top-tier talent for specialist and hard-to-fill roles. We also support with interim and freelance solutions when speed and flexibility are essential, providing expert cover while permanent hires are identified.

Personal Recruitment Service, Global Reach

What sets us apart is our combination of deep market knowledge and highly personalised service. As an independent, majority employee-owned firm, we offer a partner-led, boutique approach while drawing on a global network spanning Europe, the US, and the Middle East. Our London team is made up of consultants with first-hand industry experience — many of whom have worked in the sectors they now recruit into — bringing commercial understanding and strategic perspective to every search.

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  • Hanson Search quickly ‘got’ us. They were proactive in their search and responsive in their service right from the outset. Very happy client.

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    Paul Davies

    MD, firstlightPR

  • Hanson Search understands our business and is able to identify very strong candidates at all levels.

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    Rupert Young

    Managing Partner, Brunswick Group - Gulf

  • I’ve worked with headhunters for the past 20 years, but I’ve found Hanson Search has a better understanding of how to attract and secure the right talent for our market.

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    Charles Lewington

    CEO, Hanover

Office: 1 Warwick, Warwick Street,

London, W1B 5LR

Telephone : +44 (0) 207 632 1410

We’re trusted advisors to our clients in London and the wider UK.

All of our specialist consultants have extensive knowledge of the region, first-hand experience with the London markets, as well as experience recruiting and placing talented teams for the world’s most successful brands, agencies, and innovative start-ups around the word.

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