Your guide to hiring in 2023-2024

Introducing our Salary & Market Trend Guide for 2023/24 - a trusted resource that has been helping hundreds of employers and candidates navigate their hiring challenges and career growth every year.

Discover how marketing, communications, and digital professionals have tackled the challenges of the past year, and how this will impact hiring trends. Learn the most effective ways to attract top talent in a competitive job market.

For the past 14 years, our annual Market Report has been the go-to guide for employers seeking to understand candidate motivations and movements, determine the best hiring strategy, and evaluate costs. This is especially crucial when competing for top talent this year.

Our report is based on a survey completed by managers, directors, CMOs, and other marketing, digital, and communications professionals. Drawing upon our specialised industry knowledge, we offer solutions to common recruitment challenges, including:

Candidate attraction and retention

Which salary would be most competitive in your sector? What benefits and incentives are most effective in retaining your best employees?

Hiring options

From day rate contractors to fixed term, to permanent hires. Which option would suit your brief and budget best?

Salary benchmarking for 2023/24

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VP Marketing & Comms

Salary

£80000 - £90000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Location

City of London, London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Marketing (general)

Seniority

Head of

Salary

£80,000 - £99,999

Sector

Financial Services

City

London

Description

VP Marketing & Comms

Reference

RPSG_1732026134

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Ronak Patel

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Senior Marketing Manager

Salary

£75000 - £90000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Location

City of London, London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

B2B

Seniority

Manager

Salary

£80,000 - £99,999

Sector

Financial Services

City

London

Description

Senior Marketing Manager

Reference

RPE_1731419236

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Ronak Patel

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Events Manager

Salary

Up to £70000 per annum

Location

Egham, Surrey

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Event Marketing

Seniority

Manager

Salary

£60,000 - £79,000

Sector

FMCG & Consumer Services

City

South East England

Description

EMR is delighted to be working with our client who are a pharmaceutical and luxury skincare producer, assisting with their search to hire an Event Manager.

Reference

PR/132542_1731335870

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Mark Childs

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Brand Manager

Salary

£60000 - £65000 per annum

Location

Egham, Surrey

Job Type

Fixed Term Contract

Discipline

Brand Marketing

Seniority

Manager

Salary

£60,000 - £79,000

Sector

FMCG & Consumer Services

City

South East England

Description

EMR are delighted to be working with a global pharmaceutical company, in their search to hire a Brand Manager on a fixed term basis for a 12 month duration.

Reference

CR/132543_1731335825

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Mark Childs

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Director Of Marketing

Salary

£12000 - £130000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Location

Reading, Berkshire

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Marketing (general)

Seniority

Director/Chief

Salary

£125,000 +

Sector

Financial Services

City

South East England

Description

Marketing Director - B2B

Reference

RPF_1730212726

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Ronak Patel

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Ronak Patel

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Campaign Manager

Salary

£85000 - £95000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Location

London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

CRM

B2B

Seniority

Head of

Salary

£80,000 - £99,999

Sector

Financial Services

City

London

Description

Campaign Manager - Investment Banking

Reference

RPI_1730200213

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Ronak Patel

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Ronak Patel

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Investor Relations Analyst

Salary

£40000 - £45000 per annum

Location

London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Investor Relations

Seniority

Assistant

Salary

£45,000 - £59,999

Sector

Professional Services

City

London

Description

EMR are working with an alternative investment platform who are looking to hire an Investor Relations Analyst.

Reference

IR/232432_1730123612

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Mark Childs

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Mark Childs

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Investor Relations Analyst

Salary

£40000 - £45000 per annum

Location

London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Investor Relations

Seniority

Assistant

Salary

£45,000 - £59,999

Sector

Professional Services

City

London

Description

EMR are working with an alternative investment platform who are looking to hire an Investor Relations Analyst.

Reference

IR/232432_1730109577

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Mark Childs

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Mark Childs

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Digital Designer

Salary

£40000 - £60000 per annum

Location

London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Design

Seniority

Executive

Salary

£60,000 - £79,000

Sector

Media & Entertainment

City

London

Description

Gaming and sports betting (SaaS tech) firm seeking digital designer to join the team.

Reference

PR/132560_1729793545

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Keagan Seal

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Keagan Seal

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Senior Marketing Executive

Salary

£50000 - £60000 per annum

Location

London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Marketing (general)

Seniority

Executive

Salary

£60,000 - £79,000

Sector

Professional Services

City

London

Description

Driven by expansion and the next phase of growth, this very well run real estate specialist is seeking a Senior Marketing Executive to design and implement the B2B & B2C marketing strategy.

Reference

PR/132559_1729791566

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Keagan Seal

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Keagan Seal

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Celebrating EMR's Success at the Tiara Recruitment Awards 2024

Teaser

Other

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

11/14/2024

Summary

We’re excited to share the remarkable recognition EMR received at the 2024 Tiara Recruitment Awards! Shortlisted in both “The Specialist Recruitment Company to Work For (Up to £50 Million)” and “The B

Teaser

Streamline Your Interview Process for Smoother Hiring in Q4 2024

Teaser

Hiring advice

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

10/29/2024

Summary

With the UK facing a 2.5 million shortfall in highly skilled workers, the competition for talent is intensifying. In Q4 2024, businesses looking to scale must refine their recruitment processes to s

Teaser

With the UK facing a 2.5 million shortfall in highly skilled workers, the competition for talent is intensifying. In Q4 2024, businesses looking to scale must refine their recruitment processes to secure top talent before the new year.

Growing your team in 2025? Here’s why you need to start now

Teaser

Hiring advice

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

10/22/2024

Summary

As 2025 approaches, hiring in a fast-paced world of work has become more urgent than ever. According to recent data, 77% of employers globally report difficulty in filling roles, marking the highest

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As 2025 approaches, hiring in a fast-paced world of work has become more urgent than ever. According to recent data, 77% of employers globally report difficulty in filling roles, marking the highest talent shortage in 17 years (ManpowerGroup, 2023).

The Future of Social Commerce in 2025: What's Coming?

Teaser

Industry news

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

10/02/2024

Summary

Social media has evolved beyond just connecting people—it's now a vital part of how we shop online. By 2025, social commerce, blending elements of e-commerce with social media platforms, is expected t

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Social media has evolved beyond just connecting people—it's now a vital part of how we shop online.

EMR Recruitment Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Marketing Recruitment

Teaser

Discipline expertise

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

09/20/2024

Summary

This year, EMR Recruitment, a leading specialist in marketing recruitment, is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1994, EMR has connected exceptional marketing talent with

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This year, EMR Recruitment, a leading specialist in marketing recruitment, is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

The Rise of Influencers in B2B Marketing

Teaser

Industry news

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

09/05/2024

Summary

In the world of B2B marketing, traditional tactics, such as direct sales, trade shows, and formal content like white papers and case studies, have long dominated. However, changing expectations and

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In the world of B2B marketing, traditional tactics, such as direct sales, trade shows, and formal content like white papers and case studies, have long dominated.

Top 5 Essential Skills for Senior Marketing Leaders in the Charity Sector

Teaser

Discipline expertise

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

09/02/2024

Summary

The charity sector has increasingly turned to digital solutions to extend its reach, engage donors, and streamline operations. As digital transformation becomes pivotal to charities' missions, senior

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The charity sector has increasingly turned to digital solutions to extend its reach, engage donors, and streamline operations.

How to Attract Top Communications Talent: Ten Tips for Success

Teaser

Hiring advice

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

08/09/2024

Summary

Attracting the best comms talent could be the difference between an articulate, thriving business and one that struggles to get its message across. Whether it's public relations, internal communicat

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Attracting the best comms talent could be the difference between an articulate, thriving business and one that struggles to get its message across.

Leveraging Expertise to stay ahead of Technological Innovations in Professional Services

Teaser

Industry news

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

08/08/2024

Summary

In the professional services sector, staying competitive requires more than remaining current with the latest technological advancements. It demands a strategic integration of industry expertise and c

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In the professional services sector, staying competitive requires more than remaining current with the latest technological advancements.

The Marketing Executive Career Guide

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Career advice

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

07/26/2024

Summary

The marketing world is vast, diverse, and ever-evolving. At its core lies the vital role of a marketing executive, often seen as the backbone of strategic promotional efforts. Whether you're consider

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The marketing world is vast, diverse, and ever-evolving. At its core lies the vital role of a marketing executive, often seen as the backbone of strategic marketing efforts.