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Global executive search in marketing communications and management consultancy

Queensland House392 to 393 Strand

LondonWC2R OLT

Tel:0207 6321417

London · Paris · Dubai

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Index1. Introduction2. Niche market place3. Solutions driven4. Diversity and equality5 to 8. Examples of candidates

» Corporate & Financial PR» Consumer PR» Technology PR» Healthcare PR» Public Affairs

9. Testimonial10. Next Steps and contact details

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Introduction Hanson Search is a leading search and selection consultancy that focuses exclusively on sourcing the best talent in communications in the UK, continental Europe and other key markets around the world.

Through delivering a quality service we have built up a strong client base. Hanson Search is selective about the clients we work with, as we believe in building long-term relationships that delivers results.

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Niche market placeWe believe on delivering on promise and hence don’t spread ourselves too thinly. Hanson Search will only work on assignments that fall into their niche areas of marketing communications.

These include City and corporate, consumer, Healthcare, IT and Telecoms, internal communications and Public Affairs. Examples of projects include Head of Communications, Managing Director, Associate, Internal Communications manager, Policy Officer, Account Manager and Press Officer.

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Solutions driven

• While many other firms use just one method of candidate sourcing, Hanson Search employs a blend of advanced ‘head-hunting’ techniques, advertising, networking and database search. The result? Fast and cost-effective delivery of the right people, every time

• Search – Particularly effective for senior level appointments or where the required skill-set or type of experience is in short supply. Our research team maps the relevant market and identifies target individuals for approach and first interview. Throughout the assignment clients receive on-going feedback and progress reports

• Database search – We maintain an in-house database of over 10,000 candidates, covering all major sectors and skill-sets, which provides the start point for any search assignment

• Advertising – We advertise extensively in leading print and online media and can construct and implement bespoke campaigns to ensure access to the very widest pool of talent

• Networking – Hanson Search constantly works to ‘plug into’ the marketing communications network both in the UK and overseas through events, counselling, online platforms, thought leadership and the sponsorship of major awards such as those of the CIPR, PR Week, Communiqué and Public Affairs News.

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Diversity and equality

In our corporate ethics and professional activities we aim to mirror the commitment of our clients to workplace diversity at every level.

Working in a diverse organisation ourselves we consequently fully recognise the value of attracting and retaining the best qualified candidates from the widest possible pool, whatever their background or origin. All consultants are trained under the REC code of ethics.

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Examples of candidates

Corporate & Financial PR

• Currently Senior PR Manager at an international bank • 8 years spent in Corporate Communications • Degree from LSE in Economics and Politics • Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Cardiff • 5 years at Brunswick Communications Agency • Headed up crisis and issues management team • Specific expertise on advising on IPOs & M&A • Very strong media relationships and investment community contacts • Clients included: L’Oreal, AT&T, BAA, Prudential, Goldman Sachs

Technology PR

• Director of Internal and External Communications, EMEA at a leading global software company • Over 10 years spent in technology communications and PR • Agency experience up to Board Level at leading tech agency • Strong media relationships across the board in the EMEA hi-tech industries • Expertise in enterprise software and security • Clients included global IT and security brands

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Examples continued…Consumer PR

• Currently Senior PR Manager at an international PR agency based in London• Clients include leading airline, European toiletry brand• Over 10 years in Consumer Communications• Overseeing campaigns from the initial strategy to implementation: identification of strategic insights

applicable cross-territory, development of creative concepts, overseeing implementation• Budget management and evaluation• Senior client management: regular senior client liaison encompassing strategic consultation, budget

considerations and campaign progress• Succession management: creating a platform for succession management covering line management,

nurturing talent and ensuring rewards for team members (promotions / salary)• Managing cross-territory campaigns: regular liaison with clients and agencies across markets to ensure

cohesive campaigns are delivered globally• Attendance at client conferences: delivering presentations to up to 100 delegates on the importance and

value of global PR• New business: following up on leads, credentials briefs and pitch presentations• Financial management: overseeing all budgets produced by team and regular meetings with finance

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Examples continued…Healthcare PR

• Currently working as an Associate Director at the Healthcare Communications Consultancy of the Year 2007.

• Over 10 years pharmaceutical PR experience, both UK and Global focus • BSc in Applied Biology, followed by a PhD in Biophysics • Strong medical and national media relations experience, including crisis and issues management. • Excellent advocacy and third party relations experience. • Expert knowledge in NHS legislation, the ABPI code and FDA regulations. • Varied therapy area experience, with particular expertise in oncology and cardiovascular. • Line management and financial planning experience. • Involvement in 6 award winning campaigns (Communiqué and PRWeek shortlist) • Clients include three leading pharmaceutical companies

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Examples continued…Public Affairs

• Currently an Account Director in the Public Affairs division at a leading full service communications consultancy

• 6 years in Public Affairs consultancy • Party campaigns experience includes a permanent role at The Conservatives Campaign HQ as well as

further voluntary work • Degree from Cambridge University • Excellent cross-party Parliamentary contacts as well as strong media relationships • High profile clients have previously included the likes of British Airways and Tesco

Internal communications

• 10 years communications experience within the environmental and utilites industriesinternal communications strategy specialist with over 5 years experince Lead on corporate communications strategy (corporate id, publications, website), and corporate internal communications strategy.

• Expertise in divestment internal communications, organisational restructuring, and sustaining morale during redundancies and public criticism

• Set up and motivated a team of 10 internal communications consultants, at corporate and local levels, creating a strong supportive team atmosphere

• Briefed and worked with a range of external agencies, covering branding, employee involvement, conference production, comms audits

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Testimonial“CCA have been working with Hanson Search for several years now and we are extremely happy with the level of service they provide. Hanson excel in their quality of candidates and their professional management of the recruitment process. Added to this they have great industry knowledge and have proven on many occasions to be a valuable resource about the current healthcare landscape.Hanson are on our preferred supplier list and as such are able to provide us with candidates who match closely with our requirements, carefully selecting those who will be a good fit for our roles and saving valuable time for us during the hiring process.”

Samantha DossetterCCA

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Next steps

Why not find out more about how we could be helping your organisation to source the best talent in field?

Contact: Jamie McLaughlin 020 76321412 jamie@hansonsearch.com