Marketing Recruitment in York
If you’re looking for a marketing recruitment agency in York that actually understands the world you work in, you’ve found us. We’re marketers-turned-recruiters, so we know how to spot talent that can deliver results. Our retained model means you’ll only meet candidates who fit your brief – no sifting through irrelevant CVs, no wasting interview time. Just the right people, right from the start.
Why Work With The Marketists?
Marketers Recruiting Marketers
We know that hiring the wrong person costs more than just time. It affects campaigns, team culture, and growth. That’s why we work differently from many other marketing recruitment agencies in York.
Our retained model gives us the space to really understand your business before we ever send you a candidate. We take a targeted, thoughtful approach, ensuring that every person we put forward has the skills, personality, and ambition to make a difference in your team. As marketers ourselves, we know how to identify the people who won’t just do the job, but will push it forward.
York’s marketing and digital industries are full of potential, but only if you can secure the right people quickly and confidently. Our retained model, combined with local market knowledge and a marketer-to-marketer approach, means we deliver hires who bring real value to your business.
Whether you’re looking for digital marketing recruitment in York or want to work with one of the leading York marketing recruitment agencies, we make hiring simpler, smarter, and more effective.
If you’re ready to find the right talent, we’re ready to make it happen.
Roles We Recruit For In York
- Marketing Assistant
- Social Media Coordinator
- SEO Executive
- Content Marketing Associate
- Email Marketing Specialist
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
- Performance Marketing Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- Marketing Analytics Manager
- Copywriter
- Content Strategist
- Creative Director
- Video Marketing Producer
- Head of Marketing
- VP of Marketing
- Growth Marketing Lead
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Brand Officer
Local Insight
York’s marketing scene is shaped by its mix of heritage and innovation. From tourism and retail to tech start-ups and creative agencies, there’s a broad range of businesses competing for top talent. With its strong cultural identity and growing digital presence, York offers exciting opportunities for both employers and candidates – but the competition is fierce.
We’re not just another digital marketing recruitment agency in York. We’re embedded in the local marketing community, so we know where the talent is, which sectors are thriving, and how to position your role so it connects with the right people. If you need a marketing recruiter in York to source a CMO or digital marketing recruiters in York to fill niche roles like SEO, PPC, or content strategy, we’ve got the network and experience to make it happen.
Our job is simple: to connect you with candidates who’ll make an immediate impact. From creative minds who can elevate your brand to data-driven strategists who can drive growth, we help you find talent that fits, sticks, and succeeds.
The Process
Business & Role Deep Dive
Step One
Before we even think about writing your job ad or reaching out to candidates, we get under the skin of your business. What’s your story? What makes your culture tick? We’ll uncover the traits of the people who truly thrive with you and break down exactly what the role looks like in real life, not just what’s on paper. The better we know you, the sharper (and more irresistible) our hunt for the right person will be.
Develop Ads and Messaging
Step Two
We’re recruiters, sure – but we’re marketers first. That means we craft story-led job ads and build creative outreach strategies to attract candidates who aren’t actively job hunting. We craft head-turning ads and employer brand-boosting content that speak directly to the people you actually want to hire. Every word, image, and headline is built to make your ideal candidates stop scrolling and start imagining themselves in your team.
Candidate Discovery & Attraction
Step Three
We don’t just post jobs and pray. We hunt. We tap into our network, lean on insider marketing know-how, and dig in places your competitors wouldn’t even think to look. Then we make sure those top-tier candidates can’t ignore you – crafting messages that stop the right people in their tracks. By the time you meet them, they’re not just interested – they’re already picturing themselves on your team.
Pre-Screening by Marketers
Step Four
A huge benefit of The Marketists working your role is that we’re experienced Marketers first. We know our CPL from our CTA. Your time’s too valuable to waste sifting through “almost” candidates and CV’s. We build a screening process around what you need, dig into the details, and filter out the fluff. The result? A shortlist packed with people who don’t just tick the boxes – they actually fit.
Shortlist To Start Date
Step Five
When we hand over candidates, they’re already the cream of the crop – screened for skills, experience, and culture fit. But we don’t just drop them on your desk and walk away. We stick with you from the first interview to the final handshake, guiding the process, smoothing any bumps, and making sure your new hire hits the ground running without disrupting the day-to-day.
What Our Clients Say
We loved the Marketists’ human approach – they struck the perfect balance between keeping things light and being super slick with the whole process. They maintained momentum from start to finish, and I never once felt they weren’t on it. They were always just a call or email away if we wanted to bounce around ideas or change direction.
They made the whole process feel effortless, while clearly guiding when they’d take the lead and when it was for us to step in. I’d absolutely work with them again – not just because they’re great at what they do, but because they’re genuinely nice people to work with, and that goes a long way in my book.
Ready to try an approach to recruitment that actually works?
Speak to the MarketistsMarketing Recruitment in York FAQs
What types of marketing roles do you recruit for in York?
We work across the full marketing spectrum: digital marketing executives, SEO and PPC specialists, content creators, social media managers, marketing managers, and senior leadership roles like Marketing Director or CMO.
How does your retained recruitment model work?
We skip the speed-over-quality approach of contingency recruitment. Instead, we take the time to understand your needs, market your role effectively, and search strategically. That means fewer irrelevant CVs, a more efficient interview process, and better long-term hires. Learn more about our retained model here.
How do you ensure candidates are a good fit for our team and culture?
We combine thorough briefings with targeted role marketing and in-depth screening, so every candidate we recommend matches both the technical requirements and your company culture.
What makes The Marketists different from other recruitment agencies in York?
We’re marketers recruiting marketers. That means we understand the work, the skills, and the mindset needed for marketing success. Our retained, strategic approach is designed for quality over quantity, every time.
What sectors or industries do you specialise in within York?
We recruit across a range of industries in York, including tourism, retail, hospitality, creative agencies, technology, professional services, and e-commerce – anywhere marketing talent can make an impact.
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