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

Find all the answers in our latest guide. Please complete a quick form below to access your copy with benchmarking for all disciplines.

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Ecommerce Manager

Salary

£40000 - £50000 per annum

Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Ecommerce

Seniority

Manager

Salary

£45,000 - £59,999

Sector

Retail

City

East of England

Description

An established British-born ecommerce retailer is looking for an experienced Ecommerce Manager to join their growing team.

Reference

PR/132598_1740568737

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Rebekah Cramp

Author

Rebekah Cramp

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Marketing and Events Executive

Salary

£40000 - £45000 per annum + + discretionary bonus & benefits

Location

City of London, London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Media Relations & PR

Work From Home

Seniority

Assistant

Salary

£45,000 - £59,999

Sector

Financial Services

City

London

Description

Newly created role for a skilled marketing and event professional to join a boutique Private Equity Firm based in London (Hybrid Working). Prior FS or PS experience desired.

Reference

PR/132596_1740568335

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Tom Brockton

Author

Tom Brockton

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Marketing Manager

Salary

Negotiable

Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Brand Marketing

Seniority

Manager

Salary

£45,000 - £59,999

Sector

Retail

City

East of England

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Marketing Manager to join a thriving British ecommerce retailer.

Reference

PR/132597_1740568106

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Rebekah Cramp

Author

Rebekah Cramp

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Marketing Manager

Salary

Bonus + Benefits

Location

City of London, London

Job Type

Permanent

Discipline

Marketing (general)

Seniority

Manager

Salary

£80,000 - £99,999

Sector

Financial Services

City

London

Description

Marketing Manager - B2B & B2C

Reference

RPIN_1740155206

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Author

Ronak Patel

Author

Ronak Patel

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The Rise of Purpose-Driven Marketing: Why 2025 Will Be the Year of Authenticity and Brand Value

Teaser

Industry news

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

01/30/2025

Summary

In recent years, consumer expectations have shifted significantly, with individuals increasingly seeking brands that embody authenticity, transparency, and social responsibility. This change in consum

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In recent years, consumer expectations have shifted significantly, with individuals increasingly seeking brands that embody authenticity, transparency, and social responsibility.

2025 Marketing Trends: How AI and Automation Are Shaping the Future of Customer Engagement

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Industry news

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

01/24/2025

Summary

AI and automation are no longer optional extras for marketers, they’ve become essential tools in navigating today’s competitive marketplace. As these technologies redefine the standards of efficiency,

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AI and automation are no longer optional extras for marketers, they’ve become essential tools in navigating today’s competitive marketplace.

2025 Skills Forecast: What Top Employers Are Looking for in the Marketing Talent of Tomorrow

Teaser

Career advice

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

01/03/2025

Summary

As 2025 approaches, organisations are focusing on professionals who combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and adaptability. For marketers refining their skills or employers aiming to build

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As 2025 approaches, organisations are focusing on professionals who combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and adaptability.

Case for Going Contract: Flexible Solutions to Keep Projects on Track When Permanent Hiring Slows

Teaser

Hiring advice

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

01/02/2025

Summary

Hiring in today’s unpredictable job market isn’t without its hurdles. With economic uncertainty, constrained budgets, and shifting business priorities, hiring managers are often forced to make tough c

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How to Hire the Right Marketing Director: A Guide to Securing Top Talent

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Senior appointments

Content Type

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Publish date

12/13/2024

Summary

Hiring a Marketing Director is one of the most critical decisions your business can make. This senior leadership role goes beyond managing marketing strategies. The right Marketing Director will align

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Find the right Marketing Director for your company with proven hiring strategies, from defining the role to partnering with an executive search agency to secure top talent.

Leading Through Disruption: Key Skills Senior Marketers Need to Master for 2025

Teaser

Career advice

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

12/09/2024

Summary

With 2025 fast approaching, senior marketers find themselves in a whirlwind of technological advancements, changes in customer behaviours, and ongoing global disruption. Success is not easy to come by

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With 2025 fast approaching, senior marketers find themselves in a whirlwind of technological advancements, changes in customer behaviours, and ongoing global disruption.

Why Retained Executive Search is Essential for Securing Leadership Talent in 2025

Teaser

Hiring advice

Content Type

Articles

Publish date

11/29/2024

Summary

Leadership is the foundation of organisational success, and in 2025, businesses face unprecedented challenges in securing the right talent for senior roles. From issues like skills shortages and incre

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Leadership is the foundation of organisational success, and in 2025, businesses face unprecedented challenges in securing the right talent for senior roles.

Celebrating EMR's Success at the Tiara Recruitment Awards 2024

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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

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Streamline Your Interview Process for Smoother Hiring in Q4 2024

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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

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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

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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).