Marketing Recruitment
Struggling to Hire Top Marketing Talent?
With over 20 years’ experience headhunting senior marketing talent, we help growing businesses hire people who can take your brand, campaigns or strategy to the next level. We cut through the noise, remove the guesswork and bring you marketing, creative and digital professionals who align with your goals and get results.
Marketing Talent That Fits First Time
Tired of sifting through underqualified CVs, reviewing generic portfolios, or interviewing candidates who just don’t “get it”?
Talent Seeker are a recruitment agency that specialise in permanent, senior and strategic marketing hires, supporting scaling businesses and ambitious brands across Hampshire, Dorset and the South.
A Marketing Recruitment Approach That Reflects Your Brand
Your next marketer will shape your campaigns, your voice and your reputation, so getting the hire right really matters. Talent Seeker helps define what you need, then headhunts professionals who align with your brand, audience and ambitions, ultimately saving you time and stress of the hiring process.
Led by former in-house recruitment professional Matthew Edge-Wilkins, Talent Seeker is a leading marketing recruitment agency that bridges the gap between executive search and transactional agencies. That means stronger candidates, clearer communication and a marketing recruiter who genuinely works like part of your team.
Real Headhunting. No Job Board Spray-and-Pray
We proactively headhunt marketers who aren’t actively applying, but are open to the right opportunity. That means better alignment, stronger portfolios and less time wasted on underqualified applicants.
We Work Like an Extension of Your Brand
From helping you define the brief to handling interviews and offers, we manage the whole process like we’re part of your internal team. We’ll represent your brand clearly and professionally, so you attract marketers who buy into your values, not just the salary.
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 we never charge retainers or hide costs.
A Proven Network of Marketing Professionals
With 20+ years of specialist recruitment expertise and a deep network of marketing talent across the South and UK-wide, we can build a strong shortlist fast, all without compromising on cultural fit or technical ability.
Cut Through the Confusion and Hire With Confidence
As specialist recruiters, we help ambitious businesses hire marketing professionals who know how to drive significant growth, all without the hassle of sifting through vague CVs, reviewing underwhelming portfolios, or trying to work out who actually has the right experience. Whether you’re hiring your first marketer or building out a full team, we’ll help you define the role and deliver a focused shortlist that fits.
From hands-on generalists to channel-specific experts and senior appointments, we headhunt high quality candidates who match your business, understand your goals and make a difference fast.
Common Marketing Roles We Place
- Marketing Managers & Heads of Marketing
- Digital Marketing Executives & Managers
- SEO & PPC Specialists
- Content & Copywriting Leads
- Graphic Designers
- Social Media Managers
- Brand & Communications Specialists
- CRM & Email Marketing Managers
- Marketing Analysts & Performance Marketers
- Marketing Directors & CMOs
- Permanent Hires
- Contract & Interim Support
- Remote Working
Marketing Recruiters You Can Trust
Hiring the wrong marketer doesn’t just waste time, it can slow growth, burn through budget and damage your brand – that’s why over 90% of our clients choose to work with us again. They know we deliver the right candidates, quickly and quietly, cutting out the stress, noise, or second-guessing.
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.
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!
Luke Dunton
Candidate
Matt at Talent Seeker was beyond professional, patient and supportive throughout the whole recruitment process! He was very informative about the job role in question and helped build a bridge between myself and my new job.
A very genuine, polite and insightful Individual who helped me focus on the target at hand. I would recommend Matt at Talent seeker if you are looking for a new job!
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.
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.
How do you screen candidates to avoid time wasting?
We dig deeper than just a CV or portfolio. We pre-screen all candidates thoroughly, assess commercial impact, dig into campaign results, and ensure they’re genuinely suited to the culture, expectations and pace of your business.
We’re getting unrealistic salary expectations, how do you manage that?
We stay close to market trends, latest digital movements and speak to candidates daily. We’ll advise on what’s competitive, realistic and negotiable, helping you shape an offer that fits your budget and attracts the right talent.
Do you only recruit in the South of England?
While we’re based in Hampshire and work closely with local companies across the South, we also regularly recruit marketing roles nationally. If we understand your brief, we can deliver wherever you are.
We’ve been burnt by other marketing recruitment agencies, how are you different?
We don’t advertise roles or passively wait for applicants. We headhunt experienced, hyper-focused marketers who match your brief and only put forward those we’d be happy to hire ourselves.
Do you recruit marketers with sector-specific experience?
Yes, if you need someone from B2B, ecommerce, education, SaaS or another niche, we’ll target candidates with relevant experience, or help you assess where transferable skills are just as strong.
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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