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Our Recruitment Expertise

Your marketing and digital recruitment partner since 1994

In today's dynamic job market, human connection and communications remain essential, however the methods and the channels we use look nothing like they did when we started in 1994.

Job areas evolve constantly – from e-commerce and social media, to user experience and data science. Marketing is a fast-paced industry that increasingly finds itself intertwined with other core business functions, such as IT and HR. At EMR, we pride ourselves on working with marketing and digital leaders to source the talent they need to fulfil their businesses’ potential, covering all positions, from entry level roles to interim senior appointments.

Marketing recruitment

We’re proud of our legacy as recruitment experts in the marketing industry. Our specialist consultants recruit across the core marketing functions, from executives to brand to directors.

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Digital marketing recruitment

Digital transformation continues at pace and we work closely with clients to support them in finding the latest skills in demand, from digital marketing to social media, SEO and performance marketing.

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Communications recruitment

Our experienced communications recruitment team is at the heart of the industry, working with a wide range of employers from executive to CCO level.

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Creative & Design recruitment

We work with designers and studio managers both in-house and in agencies, and specialise in recruiting UI and UX designers for freelance, contract and permanent roles.

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Data recruitment

Our data recruitment expertise has grown alongside the burgeoning demand for data, analytics and insights skills across the wider marketing industry.

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Contract and interim recruitment

Our highly experienced team place contract, interim and freelance talent in to a wide variety of positions at all levels across the wider marketing industry.

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Executive search and senior apointments

We understand the importance of a career move or hire at the Head of, Director and Chief of level. Our management team has years of experience in placing senior marketing, digital and communications professionals. 

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The most valuable marketing skills to hire for in 2025

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Hiring advice

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07/01/2025

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The marketing industry has never been known to sit still. In 2025, it’s moving faster than ever. Between the rise of AI, changing customer expectations, and pressure to do more with less, the skills

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Here, we’ll take a look at the most valuable marketing skills that drive value today, with some insights that will help you identify where to invest for long-term success.

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Marketing salaries: The trends you need to know about

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Hiring advice

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07/01/2025

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When it comes to salaries in marketing, you can’t afford to keep your cards close to your chest. According to our latest survey, 78% of job seekers are unlikely to apply for a role without a specifie

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Our latest salary survey and market report brings the biggest salary trends of 2025 to the forefront. Here, we dig into the numbers behind the latest marketing salary trends.

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How to ask for a pay rise in marketing

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Career advice

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07/01/2025

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New trends and technologies have continued to revolutionise the marketing industry, opening up a wide array of exciting new career opportunities. However, 2025 presents a far more complex job market t

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Here, we’ll take a look at salary trends and how to apply them when you’re looking for a pay rise.

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Why employee retention is the biggest marketing hiring challenge in 2025

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Hiring advice

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06/16/2025

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Hiring great marketing talent has never been easy. In 2025, the recruitment landscape has changed. The biggest challenge facing hiring managers isn’t just about finding great candidates. It’s about

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Here, we’ll dig into the statistics behind this challenge and give a helping hand with some employee retention strategies.

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Marketing salary benchmarking for 2025: What hiring managers need to know

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Hiring advice

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06/16/2025

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While today’s marketers are looking for the full package, salary remains key to attracting and retaining top talent. Fair pay is important and this year it’s under the microscope more than ever. With

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Marketing professionals are informed and clear on what they want from a job. That makes benchmarking salaries much more effective than taking a vague approach to what’s competitive.

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Contracting in 2025: Smart Strategy or Temporary Fix?

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Hiring advice

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05/27/2025

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As employers enter the second half of 2025, the pressure to remain commercially resilient while managing ongoing cost constraints is shaping how hiring decisions are made. Amid continued salary stag

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As employers enter the second half of 2025, the pressure to remain commercially resilient while managing ongoing cost constraints is shaping how hiring decisions are made.

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What do Marketing Professionals Look For in a Job in 2025?

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Hiring advice

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04/30/2025

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The landscape of hiring a marketer has changed. A solid job spec isn’t the be all and end all anymore. Today’s marketing professionals are making career moves with more intention than ever. Marketers

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Take a look at what marketing professionals want from their job in 2025.

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How to Write Effective Job Descriptions for Marketing Roles

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Hiring advice

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04/30/2025

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When it comes to hiring the right marketing professionals, getting the job description right is crucial. Knowing how to write a job description means you’re doing more than just list responsibilities

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Here, we’ll break down the anatomy of a job description and give some top tips for writing marketing job advertisements.

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Hybrid Working in 2025: Evolving Expectations, Office Tensions & The Role of Salary

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Hiring advice

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04/14/2025

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Three days in the office. No change in salary. Hybrid working is evolving. What does that mean for employees and employers in 2025?What was once presented as a benefit is now a source of tension. Acro

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Three days in the office. No change in salary. Hybrid working is evolving.

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Marketing Recruitment: Challenges, Trends, and What to Expect in 2025

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Hiring advice

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03/31/2025

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Looking Back at 2024For much of 2024, marketing recruitment across the UK has contended with a series of setbacks. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics showed a steady decline in

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For much of 2024, marketing recruitment across the UK has contended with a series of setbacks. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics showed a steady decline in vacancies, with figures falling to 916,000 in early 2024—a modest reduction on the previous quarter but part of a longer-term contraction.

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