Hire a Marketing Director
Need a Marketing Director who can lead strategy, drive revenue, and build high-performing teams? We help businesses hire senior marketing leaders — fast.
Our Founder - James Gilford's view on hiring a Marketing Director
"Hiring a Marketing Director is a nuanced consideration & we see that brands can fall into common pitfalls: hiring too early or too senior or too junior. A really important consideration is the experience level, and having similar experience in marketing products or services with a similar buyer journey, channel considerations, or sales cycle. There are lots of other considerations & lots of areas to trip up. Our process with our clients ensures that brands will hire the best possible Marketing Director for their budget."
James Gilford - Founder - The Hidden Market
Specialist Marketing Director Recruitment
We specialise in placing commercially-focused Marketing Directors into ambitious, growing businesses across B2B, B2C, SaaS, Fintech, and consumer brands. Whether you're building a marketing function from scratch or replacing a key leadership role, we help you find proven marketing leaders who deliver results.
With AI-powered sourcing, expert headhunting, and deep sector knowledge, we connect you with marketing directors who understand brand, performance, and growth.
Did you know?
The average time to hire a senior marketing leader in the UK is 4–8 weeks — but top talent is often off the market in under 14 days.
44% of marketing leaders say finding commercially minded candidates is their biggest hiring challenge, while 57% of CMOs now work with fractional or interim support to fill capability gaps quickly.
Need to move faster? Hire a fractional or interim marketing director today — most clients receive shortlists within 5 business days.
What a Great Marketing Director Brings
- ✅ Strategic planning across brand, demand gen, and customer journey
- ✅ Full ownership of marketing budgets and team leadership
- ✅ Commercial mindset with strong reporting and ROI focus
- ✅ Cross-functional collaboration with product, sales, and leadership
- ✅ Experience scaling marketing functions across different stages
Meet Our Marketing Directors
We have 3,5k Marketing Directors in our network; ready to match.
👉 Below are some example profiles & we'll happily provide a bespoke shortlist for any specific project.
🚀 B2B SaaS Growth Strategist
15+ years leading demand generation and GTM strategy for SaaS and Fintech SMEs. Ex-Head of Marketing at a UK scale-up. Scaled 3 startups from Seed to Series B with proven acquisition and ops frameworks.
🌍 Global Brand & Product Marketing Lead
Former Global VP Marketing for a listed tech company. Led rebrands across 4 continents and launched products in 12+ markets. Specialist in positioning, messaging, and scaling international marketing teams.
🛒 eCommerce & DTC Funnel Optimiser
Built and scaled multiple DTC brands in beauty, wellness, and fashion. Grew ROAS 10x via creative performance marketing and funnel design. Fractional Marketing Director and Non-Exec Director with deep digital retail knowledge.
📣 Interim Marketing Director & Marketing Advisor
Former marketing leader at Fortune 500 firms. Now working with scaling startups and Series A companies to drive GTM, product marketing, and customer retention. Known for fast execution and strategic clarity.
📊 Strategic Marketing Director for Complex B2B Sales
Expert in pipeline growth and ABM for long-sales-cycle B2B businesses (SaaS, manufacturing, professional services). Drives alignment across sales and marketing with a commercial-first approach.
Looking for someone similar?
We have 3,5k more profiles ready to match.
👉 Get in touch to find the right marketer for your business.
Our Process
1. Discovery
We work with you to define role needs, goals, and culture fit.
2. Sourcing
We use AI-powered tools & expert headhunting to identify leaders.
3. Shortlist
Every candidate is qualified, interviewed, and aligned to your goals.
4. Interview & Hire
We manage the process, feedback, and negotiation.
5. Ongoing Support
We support onboarding and continued hiring needs.
Industries We Serve
SaaS & Tech
Growth-stage, B2B, PLG, and platform businesses.
Fintech
Payments, lending, and regulated markets.
eCommerce
Direct-to-consumer, marketplaces, and omni-channel.
Consumer Brands
Lifestyle, retail, subscription, and digital-first brands.
Agencies
Creative, media, and B2B consultancies.
Ready to hire a Marketing Director?
Tell us what you need — and we’ll deliver a shortlist of proven, pre-qualified marketing leaders in days.
More info on Marketing Recruitment?
Explore our Marketing Recruitment Guide for roles, trends, and insights across industries.
FAQs
What’s the typical salary for a Marketing Director?
It varies by industry and stage, but most UK Marketing Directors earn between £90k–£150k base, with performance-based bonuses or equity depending on the role.
Do you place interim or fractional marketing directors?
Yes. We provide access to part-time, interim, or contract marketing directors — ideal for turnarounds, projects, or covering maternity/leave gaps.
How long does hiring take?
Shortlists are usually delivered in 5–10 working days. Contract/interim hires can be placed in 24–72 hours.