Communications Hiring Strategy Consultation

Expert advisory for when your internal search stalls.

If you are managing your next corporate communications search in-house, you are likely relying on internal HR and active job boards. This means your team is navigating a flood of AI-generated applications while only accessing the 10-30% of candidates actively looking for work. You are entirely missing the passive, elite practitioners.

If your search has stalled — but you do not yet have the mandate or budget to engage a specialist executive search firm — this one-hour strategic advisory session is designed for you.

Stop leaving your critical communications hires to an automated resume filter. Book a 1-to-1 strategic consultation with Max Forsyth, Managing Director of Comms Search & Selection.

What We Cover in Your 60-Minute Session

  • Search Process Diagnostics: We review your go-to-market strategy to date, identify bottlenecks in your hiring funnel, and advise on executive search best practices moving forward.

  • The Shortlist Audit: A practitioner's review of your top 3–5 candidates. We help you identify true high-potential talent, flag hidden risks, and strategise how to overcome offer objections.

  • Mandate & JD Optimisation: A poorly scoped brief is the primary cause of a failed search. We audit your Job Description to ensure it aligns perfectly with current market compensation, title hierarchies, and top-tier communications candidate expectations.

  • Attraction & Retention Strategy: We benchmark your role against the wider communications market — reviewing benefits, career progression, and hybrid policies to eliminate the friction that drives elite talent to your competitors.

The Retained Search Credit

We act as the bridge to the passive, 'off-market' talent that internal HR teams simply cannot reach.

If, following our consultation, you decide to upgrade your mandate to a Full Retained Search with Comms Search & Selection within 30 days, we will credit 100% of your consultation fee directly toward the search commencement fee.

Book Your Strategy Session

Please select a time below to secure your consultation.

Investment: £540 per hour (inc. VAT). This includes all pre-session research and brief analysis required to make our hour together highly actionable. Payments are processed securely via Stripe.

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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.