How Focus 5 Recruitment helped a busy Manchester agency hire exceptional marketing talent — and fast!
When one of our long term clients in Manchester won a wave of new business, their internal marketing team was stretched to its limits. They knew exactly what kind of support they needed — but simply didn’t have the time or resources to manage a full recruitment process.
That’s when they turned to Focus 5 Recruitment, a trusted digital marketing recruitment agency in Manchester, to take ownership of the search from start to finish.
The Challenge: No time, no resource, but a clear brief
The client’s marketing team was thriving but overloaded. With client demand rising, they couldn’t afford to slow down delivery — yet hiring the right marketing specialist was critical to sustaining growth.
They needed a marketing recruiter in Cheshire and Manchester who could:
- Define the role and success criteria quickly
- Create an engaging, accurate job advert
- Source and assess the best candidates in the market
- Manage all communication, interviews, and shortlisting
Focus 5 stepped in to handle everything.
Our Approach: Full service recruitment with a personal touch
As a specialist digital marketing recruitment agency, we worked hand-in-hand with the client to:
- Clarify exactly what skills, experience, and personality traits were needed
- Identify candidates with the right mix of marketing knowledge and growth potential
- Write and promote a compelling job description designed to attract top talent
- Tap into both our Manchester network and wider digital community to find active and passive candidates
We didn’t stop at job ads — we proactively approached marketing professionals working in comparable businesses and delivered a carefully curated shortlist supported by video profiles.
From screening and first-stage interviews through to scheduling and feedback, we managed the entire process, freeing up the client’s time to focus on their business.
The Results: One outstanding hire and measurable impact
Our targeted search delivered over 85 qualified candidates, refined through:
- 35 longlisted candidates
- 8 shortlisted with video profiles
- 6 first-stage interviews
- 3 second-stage interviews
- 3 final interviews
- 1 exceptional hire
Since joining, the successful candidate has:
✅ Streamlined marketing activity, improving team efficiency
✅ Grown the internal team
✅ Contributed to revenue growth from £6m to £7m
Their impact has been transformative — delivering both short-term results and long-term marketing capability.
Why clients choose Focus 5 Recruitment
We know how fast-paced and competitive the digital world can be. Our clients choose us because we bring:
- True partnership — acting as an extension of your business
- Proactive talent search — going beyond job boards to find hidden marketing stars
- Industry expertise — deep knowledge of digital, marketing, and tech recruitment across Manchester and Cheshire
Whether you’re scaling your team, replacing a key hire, or looking to hire digital specialists in Manchester, Focus 5 Recruitment delivers results that make a difference.
Ready to Find Your Next Business Changing Hire?
If you’re looking for a digital marketing recruitment agency in Manchester or a marketing recruiter in Cheshire that truly understands your business, we’d love to help.
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