Marketing Recruitment in Oxford

Connecting top marketing talent with leading roles in Oxford and beyond

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Hire marketing talent that delivers in Oxford

Oxford is more than a historic city, it’s a thriving business and innovation hub. With a growing number of start-ups, spinouts, global companies and research-led organisations, demand for marketing professionals in Oxford is rising. Whether you’re hiring a Digital Marketing Manager, Head of Brand, CRM Specialist or Content Lead, partnering with a recruitment agency that understands both marketing and the Oxford talent market will give your business a strong advantage.

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What Makes Marketing Recruitment Tough in Oxford

A fast-growing innovation economy

Oxford’s biotech, life sciences and technology sectors are booming. These businesses need marketers who can communicate complex ideas, build brand presence and deliver measurable results across digital and offline channels.

Talent spread across sectors

The Oxford talent pool includes professionals from education, research, publishing, and tech. While this creates variety, it also means employers must work harder to attract marketers with the right industry experience and commercial focus.

Increased demand for hybrid and flexible roles

Many Oxford-based marketers are looking for hybrid or remote opportunities. Employers who fail to offer flexibility may struggle to attract experienced candidates who expect modern, agile ways of working.

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From Executives to Marketing Directors, we help you hire with confidence

We’ve supported businesses across Oxford and the wider Thames Valley for more than 20 years. Whether you’re scaling an in-house team or hiring a key marketing leader, we recruit for brand, digital, CRM, content, strategy and performance roles across all sectors.

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Recruitment support that aligns with your brand goals

Marketing vacancies can delay product launches, slow growth and put pressure on overstretched teams. That’s why Oxford businesses trust us. We take time to understand your goals, audience and internal structure, then deliver candidates who can make an immediate impact.

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We connect employers with professionals skilled in content, digital, CRM and brand strategy. Our reach includes passive candidates and experienced marketers ready to make their next move.

We’ve placed marketers in sectors including biotech, software, education, publishing, professional services and consultancy. We understand the demands of each and tailor our search accordingly.

Whether you’re hiring for a single role or scaling a full team, we adapt our recruitment approach to your goals, timelines and budget.

We work quickly, but every candidate is screened for both experience and cultural fit, ensuring a more reliable hire from day one.

We know the Oxford market, from university spinouts to global firms along the A34 corridor. Our insight helps you stay competitive and attract the right marketing talent.

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Why Oxford attracts ambitious marketing professionals

Oxford offers a rare blend of academic excellence, business innovation and lifestyle appeal. The city is home to world-class institutions, respected publishers and a growing number of research-led and tech-driven companies. Organisations like Oxford University Innovation, Elsevier, and OXFORDnanoimaging are just some of the brands building strong marketing teams in the area. With a highly educated workforce and access to top talent from across the South East, Oxford is a smart choice for building high-performing marketing functions. Let us help you hire the marketers who will grow your brand.

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FAQs

Discover answers to common questions about marketing recruitment in Oxford, a city known for its innovation, academia, and growing business scene.

Oxford-based companies are actively hiring digital marketers, content strategists, brand managers, and communications specialists. There’s also increasing demand for marketing professionals with experience in higher education, publishing, and scientific industries.

Absolutely. Oxford is a hub for biotech, life sciences, and deep tech startups. We recruit marketing professionals with experience in complex B2B markets, technical product marketing, and investor communications.

Oxford combines a world-class academic presence with a growing innovation and enterprise ecosystem. This blend creates demand for marketers who are highly strategic, able to communicate complex ideas clearly, and skilled in both digital and traditional channels.

Flexible working is common in Oxford, particularly within digital and education-based marketing roles. Many organisations offer hybrid models to attract skilled marketers from across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley region.

Salaries vary depending on sector and experience. Marketing executives in Oxford typically earn £30,000–£40,000, while managers can earn £45,000–£60,000. Roles within university or nonprofit settings may differ slightly from private-sector benchmarks.

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We provide a friendly, forward-thinking, 360° recruitment service. With 20+ years of experience in marketing, digital and technology, we focus on happy hiring.

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We anticipate

We expect the unexpected and we know how to overcome complexities.

We’re confidential

We understand the sensitivities around recruiting talent.

We qualify

Rigorous candidate assessment comes as standard.

We take a second look

We uncover hidden gems through diligent talent sifting.

We find the right fit

We match the right candidate for the right company.

We plan for contingencies

With our contingency recruiting model, you only pay when you hire.

Areas we cover in Oxford

Oxfordshire offers diverse opportunities, from historic towns to modern business parks and science centres. These top locations represent the epicentre of marketing employment in and around Oxford.

Oxford City
Harwell Campus
Culham Science Centre
Oxford Science Park
Milton Park
Abingdon
Witney
Bicester
Didcot
Kidlington
Thame
Wantage
Begbroke Science Park
Headington
Chalgrove

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