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The Specialist Communications Executive Search Firm

​Built to outperform the generalists. We are the dedicated search and recruitment advisory partner for corporate communications, corporate affairs, and investor relations leaders.

Why We Built a Specialist Boutique

The traditional executive search model is flawed when it comes to the communications function. Global generalist firms treat Corporate Communications and Investor Relations as secondary hires, relying on keyword matching and restricted talent pools.

We built Comms Search & Selection to provide a precision alternative. As a practitioner-led boutique, we speak the language of your stakeholders. We assess candidates for gravitas, crisis resilience, and strategic vision — delivering a level of nuance and speed that generalists simply cannot match.

Flexible Solutions for Complex Functions

This specialist philosophy shapes our three-tiered service model, ensuring we provide a targeted, high-value search for every critical hire:

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The Inspiration Behind the Boutique

Listen to our Founder and Managing Director, Max Forsyth, explain the inspiration behind Comms Search & Selection, and discover how our deep industry roots allow us to build world-class communications functions from the ground up.

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What our clients say

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    Melanie Olrik

    Chief People Officer, Hollis

    ​We needed a fast solution for a senior hire. Comms Search & Selection's understanding of our needs, candidates provided and interview preparation ensured a thorough but efficient resolution.

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    Stephen Sobey

    Media Relations, First Sentier Investors

    Max and Muksheeda had a great understanding of my career aspirations. I was really impressed by their market knowledge, sector specialism and transparent communication during the process.

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    Teo Do

    Senior Director, Investor Public Relations, Hines

    From the outset, the team at Comms Search demonstrated proactiveness, making Hines a top priority. Each candidate was of excellent caliber, thoroughly vetted and well-suited for the role. ​

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    Abi Goldsbrough

    Interim Marketing Communications Director, Hollis

    Max took a genuinely personal approach throughout my recruitment journey. His in-house comms expertise was very clear. I started the role knowing exactly what was needed to support my new team.

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    Ben Tanner

    Head of Media Relations, Ex Chubb and BNY Wealth and Investments

    ​Max Forsyth of Comms Search & Selection is an exceptional professional and a true partner for job seekers. With extensive experience, he secures roles that align with candidates’ skills.

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    Sara Mack

    Public Relations Director, Climate Investments

    Max is the consummate professional. He took time to understand our needs and produced an excellent shortlist of candidates, providing us with unique insights, resulting in hires each time.

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Trusted by the FTSE 250 & Fortune 500

By partnering with us, you draw on years of specialist search experience and a proven track record of placing high-performance communications teams across top-tier financial, technology, and professional services companies globally.

We don’t just fill vacancies, we act as long-term strategic advisors. Because we truly understand the nuances of the communications function, the candidates we place today regularly become the clients who partner with us tomorrow to build their own high-performing teams.

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Our Mission & Values

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Excellence

We strive for excellence in every aspect of our service. From identifying high-calibre candidates to refining our recruitment processes, our pursuit of excellence ensures we consistently build exceptional in-house communications teams for our clients.

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Knowledge

With our innovative Comms Coffee Clubs, we continuously immerse ourselves in industry trends and insights. This commitment to knowledge empowers us to provide informed, strategic recruitment solutions that meet the evolving needs of the communications industry.

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Partnership

We view our relationships with clients and candidates not as transactions, but as partnerships. Our collaborative approach ensures we understand their unique needs and goals, enabling us to deliver recruitment solutions that contribute to their long-term success.

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We want to redefine excellence across in-house focussed communications and investor relations executive search and recruitment agencies across the UK and US. We are committed to connecting businesses with exceptional talent for their corporate communications, public relations, internal communications, change and transformation, content, and investor relations teams.

Led by our deep industry knowledge and dedication to strategic partnerships. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Knowledge, and Partnership, we strive to build exceptional teams, contribute to our clients’ long-term business growth and success, and be the leader in in-house communications and investor relations recruitment and executive search.

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Want to join our team?

Do you have a successful track record in communications or IR executive search and recruitment? Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career? If so, Comms Search & Selection is the perfect fit for you. We are an expery search and selection consultancy focusing on the communications & IR industry. We are looking for experienced communications or IR recruiters passionate about helping our clients find the right talent. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who work together to deliver outstanding service. We offer competitive packages and benefits, so join us and grow your career!

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