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Find your next Head of Marketing with our team of specialist marketing recruiters and headhunters. Our team helps businesses identify and appoint experienced Heads of Marketing who can translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

The importance of a Head of Marketing

The Head of Marketing leads the delivery of marketing strategy at an operational level. In organisations where growth depends on execution, this role ensures marketing activity is focused and aligned with commercial objectives.

 

Translating priorities into action, the Head of Marketing oversees campaigns, channels, and team performance, ensuring resources are used effectively and outcomes are measurable.

 

For businesses scaling their marketing capability, the role brings structure and momentum. By embedding process and accountability, the Head of Marketing supports consistent contribution to revenue growth.

The importance of a Head of Marketing

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How we recruit the perfect Head of Marketing

How we recruit the perfect Head of Marketing

Our consultants have the expertise and experience to find the right marketing leader to take your business to the next level. We are marketing recruitment specialists – it’s what we do.

 

We fully commit to your business, establishing a deep understanding of your needs and wants. We use the latest technology and techniques to develop a pool of the best marketing talent.

 

Using our industry knowledge and this pool of talent, we handpick the best candidates, who then enter a rigorous process of profiling and competency based interviewing.

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FAQs

What is the difference between a Head of Marketing and a CMO?

The Head of Marketing and the Chief Marketing Officer are distinct in seniority and scope, though the boundary varies by organisation. A CMO typically sits on the executive leadership team, owns brand and marketing strategy at the highest level, and has influence across the full business. A Head of Marketing operates below that level, focusing on delivering the strategy through teams, campaigns, and channels. In smaller businesses, the Head of Marketing may perform elements of both roles.

When should a business hire a Head of Marketing?

Most businesses look to hire a Head of Marketing when their marketing function has grown beyond the capacity of a single manager or generalist, and when they need someone to bring structure, accountability, and strategic direction to a team. It’s also a common hire during periods of organisational change, brand repositioning, or when a business is scaling and needs more rigorous commercial alignment from its marketing output.

How do you recruit a Head of Marketing?

Recruiting a Head of Marketing requires a clear brief, a realistic understanding of market salaries, and access to a wide enough talent pool to assess both active and passive candidates. Working with a specialist marketing recruitment agency – one with deep knowledge of the marketing landscape — significantly improves the quality and speed of the search. tml Partners focuses exclusively on marketing and commercial leadership hiring, giving clients access to a pre-vetted network of experienced marketing professionals.

Should I use a specialist marketing recruiter or a generalist agency to hire a Head of Marketing?

For a role as important as a Head of Marketing, a specialist marketing recruiter will almost always deliver a better outcome than a generalist agency. Specialist recruiters understand the nuances of the role, have established relationships with high-calibre marketing professionals who aren’t actively job-seeking, and can assess candidates against role-specific competencies more accurately. tml Partners works exclusively in marketing and commercial recruitment, which means every search benefits from deep functional expertise and a curated talent network.

Can I hire an interim Head of Marketing?

Yes, and it’s a highly practical option in a number of scenarios – covering a period of transition, supporting a specific campaign or product launch, or providing senior marketing leadership while a permanent search is underway. Interim Heads of Marketing can typically be placed faster than permanent hires and offer flexibility without long-term commitment. tml Partners provides both permanent and interim Head of Marketing recruitment across a wide range of sectors.

What sectors does tml Partners recruit Heads of Marketing for?

tml Partners recruits Heads of Marketing across a broad range of sectors including financial services, professional services, technology, FMCG, consumer markets, B2B, life sciences, private equity-backed businesses, sports and entertainment, and not-for-profit organisations. This cross-sector depth means clients benefit from insight into how the Head of Marketing role is structured and compensated across industries, and candidates can be assessed against a genuinely wide benchmark.

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