Marketing, Communications and Events Recruitment

Below you will find answers to some of the most common questions clients ask when hiring marketing, communications and events professionals, covering role scope, recruitment approach and how VWA supports successful appointments.

We recruit a wide range of roles across marketing, communications and events functions. These range from entry level positions such as Marketing Assistants, Communications Assistants and Events Assistants through to more experienced roles including marketing executives, communications specialists and events managers.

The examples listed on this page represent a small selection of the many roles we can support clients with across marketing and communications teams.

The right approach depends on your organisation's needs. Temporary professionals can provide valuable support during busy campaign periods, maternity cover, events seasons or when additional capacity is needed at short notice.

Permanent hires are often appropriate when organisations are building their marketing function or require long term support for communications strategy and brand development.

Yes. Salary expectations can vary depending on the level of role, sector and responsibilities involved.

Our consultants advise clients on market salary benchmarks for marketing, communications and events professionals. We would be happy to discuss current market expectations and help you determine a competitive salary range for your role.

We take the time to understand the full scope of the role, including the balance of responsibilities across marketing, communications and events.

By combining our experience recruiting marketing, communications and events professionals with a targeted recruitment approach, we identify candidates who not only meet the technical requirements of the role but also align with your team culture and organisational goals.

Marketing and communications roles can vary significantly depending on the size of the organisation and the structure of the wider team. In some businesses, a single role may cover a broad range of responsibilities including campaign coordination, content creation, digital marketing and events support. In larger teams, these responsibilities are often divided into more specialised roles.

When hiring, it is helpful to consider the primary focus of the position, the level of autonomy required and how the role will support the wider marketing or communications strategy. Our consultants can help refine the scope of the role and advise on the type of candidate profile that will best support your team.

Entry level roles such as Marketing Assistants, Communications Assistants or Events Assistants typically require some prior exposure to marketing or events activity. This may come from internships, placements or junior roles within marketing teams.

Hiring managers often look for candidates who demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and enthusiasm for marketing and communications. Familiarity with common marketing platforms, social media tools or basic campaign support activities can also be highly beneficial.

These roles are typically designed to provide broad exposure to campaign coordination, communications activity and event delivery while supporting the wider marketing team.

This will depend on the nature of the organisation and the complexity of the sector. In some industries such as financial services, professional services or regulated environments, employers may prefer candidates who already understand the industry landscape and compliance considerations.

However, many marketing and communications skills are highly transferable. Professionals with strong experience in campaign coordination, content creation, stakeholder communication or events delivery can often transition successfully between sectors.

When advising on a search, our consultants can discuss whether industry experience is likely to be important for your role or whether a broader candidate pool with transferable skills may be appropriate.