20 years of experience transforming businesses with top talent

Hanson Search is a globally recognised, award-winning recruitment consultancy and certified B Corp, known for connecting organisations with high-impact talent across critical functions. With consultants based in the UK, Europe, USA, and the Middle East, we partner with a diverse range of clients, including boutique consultancies, FTSE 100 companies, disruptive start-ups, e-commerce leaders, and government entities.

Our recruitment consultants specialise in business critical functions, sourcing top professionals in internal and external communications, public affairs, sustainability, culture and employee engagement, digital, marketing, and commercial roles. With over 20 years of industry experience, we understand the unique challenges our clients face and offer recruitment solutions that go beyond simply filling roles—we aim to build high-performing teams that elevate organisations. Each placement is carefully tailored to contribute meaningfully to our clients’ strategic objectives.

At Hanson Search, we bring a headhunting approach to recruitment, combining targeted search strategies with our extensive networks to identify candidates who are not only qualified but also aligned with each client’s specific needs and organisational culture. Our proactive methodology ensures that each search is conducted with sensitivity, confidentiality, and precision, delivering candidates who are the best fit for the role and the organisation. By focusing on business-critical functions, we help clients secure the talent they need to succeed in a dynamic business environment.

As a B Corp-certified consultancy, Hanson Search is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Led by CEO Alice Weightman and supported by our diversity advisory board, we actively champion inclusive recruitment practices that reflect today’s global marketplace.

Whether you’re looking to make a single strategic hire, expand a department, or build a new team, Hanson Search is your partner for successful recruitment. Reach out to us today to discover how our ethical, results-driven approach to recruitment can help your organisation secure the talent needed to thrive in a competitive landscape.Contact Hanson Search for Your Recruitment Needs

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.

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.

Networking

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

Freelance

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 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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