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Reach the Marketing Talent Job Ads Can’t.
With over 20 years’ experience in headhunting and recruitment, we help businesses hire high-performing professionals who align with your brand, culture and ambition (not just your job spec). From targeted search to offer management, we remove the guesswork and bring you marketing professionals who align with your goals and get results.
A Recruitment Approach That Works Like Part of Your Team.
Hiring the right people shapes your culture, strengthens your team and drives your business forward, so getting it right really matters. At Talent Seeker, we help you define exactly what you need, then headhunt professionals who align with your goals, values and ambitions, meaning we take the hassle out of hiring and bring you people who can make a real difference.
Led by former in-house recruitment professional Matthew Edge-Wilkins, Talent Seeker bridges the gap between high-cost executive search firms and transactional agencies. That means stronger candidates, clearer communication and a recruiter who genuinely works like an extension of your team. Hire the right talent for your business with our recruitment solutions that are tailored to your hiring needs.
We Approach Candidates Others Can’t Reach
With decades of headhunting and recruitment experience and FIRP status, you get to deal with a professional, dedicated headhunting expert and not a sales consultant who happens to work in recruitment!
We’re an Extension of Your Team
Most companies have recruitment needs, but don’t have enough ongoing vacancies to justify a permanent, full-time Recruitment Manager’s salary…. BUT, let’s be honest, most companies don’t like using recruitment agencies! That’s where we step in and manage the whole process like we’re part of your internal team and not just another recruiter.
Clear, Competitive Fees With No Surprises
We charge between 15–20% of the salary, depending on seniority and scope. Fixed pricing is also available for exclusive roles, and there are no retainers or hidden extras, just straightforward, transparent pricing from day one.
A Proven Network of Top Marketing Talent
With over 20 years of recruitment and headhunting expertise and a deep network of high-calibre marketing professionals across the South and nationally, we deliver strong shortlists quickly without compromising on quality or cultural fit.
Our 5 Pillar Promises to You.
We will work with the same level of engagement and professionalism, you would expect from an in-house recruitment team.
We speak with all candidates via phone call, video call, or in person to fully assess their potential suitability for your role, team and culture.
We will only forward candidates to you if we believe they have an excellent chance of being offered a job.
We will act as your brand ambassadors; championing your business and culture at all times.
We will always act in your best interests, not ours.
Recruiters You Can Trust.
Hiring the wrong person doesn’t just waste time, it drains energy, damages momentum and can set your business back – that’s why over 90% of our clients choose to work with us again. They trust us to deliver the right candidates quickly, quietly and without the stress, noise or second-guessing that so often comes with hiring.
Anna Steed
Head of Planning & Performance - RNIB
Matt @ talent seeker was great to work with he brings a refreshing perspective to the recruitment experience. Very efficient and professional from both the candidate and employer perspective, he has placed multiple people at my current organisation. Highly recommended.
Dan Moors
Head of Sales & Marketing - Void Acoustics
Talent Seeker have helped us during a period of expanding our marketing department. Matt and his team go that extra mile to search for candidates that match the brief, and they provide excellent summaries of each candidate which goes beyond just their CV, demonstrating why they are suitable candidates to be interviewed. I have dealt with many recruiters previously and Talent Seeker are amongst the best, so would highly recommend!
Holly Roberts
HR Manager - AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth have worked with Talent Seeker on a number of roles over the last three years, successfully placing key positions to the business. Matt is friendly, knowledgeable and has gone above and beyond to help us in a very difficult and challenging recruitment climate. Talent Seeker provide high quality candidates that fit the brief and they’re very communicative and helpful throughout the recruitment process.
Karen Pearce
HR Director - Winchester College
I wanted to thank you again for all your support in helping me build my HR team. I would not have got this far with the quality of team members without you.
Tina Flower
Marketing Consultant - Match Marketing
During my time as Head of Marketing for Platinum Property Partners, Talent Seeker worked in partnership with me to build a highly skilled and award winning marketing team. Working with them was a dream, they took time to understand the DNA and culture of our business and we collaborated closely throughout the entire process. I am now running my own marketing consultancy and Talent Seeker are the first company I contact for hiring needs.
Zaneta Kowalczyk
HR Manager - The Doctors Clinic Group
I could not recommend Matt enough from both candidate and the employer perspective. He has helped me to find my next role and he continues to support my current organisation with fulfilling our recruitment needs. He is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and has great communication skills. I am glad I can continue my working relationship with Matt and if you haven’t worked with him yet – do not wait as you are missing out!
Working Together.
We pride ourselves on our level of professionalism and dedication to headhunting only the very best talent for your business. We are extremely thorough, considered and tenacious and leave no stone unturned in our quest to deliver our 5 pillar promises.
Whilst we can’t give away all our ‘trade secrets’ as to how we’re able to reach talent other recruitment companies can’t find, we have set out below our 4 stage search and engagement strategy. This outlines the process we follow and the ways in which we can add value to your talent acquisition strategy and process, should you choose to work with us.
Fact Find - Your Company
Get to know your business on a deeper level than what’s on the company website.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Company history
- Company culture
- Company structure
- Team structure
- Team dynamics
- Employee value proposition (EVP)
- What do the staff particularly like about working there
- Staff work patterns e.g. office based, hybrid or work from home
- Future company plans – short, medium and long-term
Fact Find - Your Vacancy
Get to know your vacancy and ideal candidate profile.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Reason for the vacancy – e.g. replacement, new role etc.
- Role details – salary range, working hours, bonus or commission etc.
- How does the vacancy sit within the existing team and company structure
- Essential candidate requirements in terms of skills and experience
- Preferential skills and experience
- Ideal personality type for the role and your existing team dynamics
Developing Your Talent Pool of Suitable Candidates
Once we have gained a deep understanding of your company and vacancy, we spend time putting together a robust headhunting strategy to create the strongest possible talent pool of potential candidates.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Research similar job titles
- Research relevant qualifications and membership bodies
- Research key words from the job description/person specification
- Build the most effective and relevant Boolean search strings based on the above information
- Assess the best social media platforms and CV databases to utilise
- Apply additional search filters, including industries worked in, companies worked for, number of years’ relevant experience, location, key skills, career achievements, time
Once we have created our talent pool, we will make initial approaches to each candidate with the aim of sparking an initial interest/excitement about your opportunity and company.
Shortlist & First Stage interview
We believe in quality over quantity when it comes to sending you suitable candidates.
- After reviewing the responses to our initial approaches, we will shortlist the best candidates and book in first stage interviews that we will conduct ourselves.
- These will either be done in person, or by video or telephone call to reduce the shortlist down even further.
- You will then be sent only the very best suited candidates to interview yourself.
- We will only send you candidates if we believe they have a strong chance of being offered the job.
- Once you have chosen the candidate you would like to recruit, we will work closely with you on the salary negotiations to reach a conclusion that all parties are happy with.
In summary, we will do everything we can to provide you with the very best candidates and recruitment support, whilst saving you time and money in your recruitment process.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What are your fees?
Our fees range between 15%–20% of the role’s salary, depending on seniority and scope. We offer fixed pricing for exclusivity and, unlike most headhunters or recruitment partners, we keep things clear, simple and free of retainers or hidden fees.
What sectors do you recruit in?
We recruit exclusively in Marketing and Human Resources which means we go deeper, know the talent better and can advise you more accurately than a generalist agency.
We don’t want to waste time interviewing unsuitable candidates, how do you help?
You will only meet candidates we have personally screened and would be happy to hire ourselves. We keep shortlists focused and tight, so your time is spent meeting serious contenders, not sifting through maybes.
Do you only recruit in the South of England?
While we’re based in Hampshire and primarily work with local companies across the South, particularly within Hampshire and Dorset, we also regularly recruit marketing and HR roles nationally. If we understand your brief, we can deliver wherever you are.
Can you help with interim or contract hires too?
Yes, as well as permanent hires, we can headhunt interim or contract professionals when you need extra support fast. We apply the same search and screening standards, so you still get candidates who match your needs and culture properly.
How do you source candidates?
We don’t post your vacancy on job search boards, you can do that. We headhunt directly, using a mix of targeted outreach, advanced search techniques and personal networks to approach professionals who are open to the right opportunity but are not applying elsewhere.
Hiring Insights
We’ve picked a few of our blogs that our clients have gained most value from, so please check them out if you have time.
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AI Can Screen CVs, But It Can’t Spot Potential: Why Human Recruitment Matters More Than Ever
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How to Prepare for an Interview: Before, During & After Tips for a Positive Experience
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The Marketing Skills Gap: Where Demand Is Outpacing Supply
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Hiring Senior Talent in 2026: Beyond Experience
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Why Human-Centred Headhunting Still Matters in an AI-Driven World
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January Was Long But Progress Was Still Made
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