What types of roles do you recruit for?

We specialise in marketing, brand, product, creative, digital, communications, and PR roles across the UK, from entry-level to leadership positions.

Do you recruit for start-ups as well as larger companies?

Yes, we partner with businesses of all sizes, from global brands to emerging start-ups and growing agencies, helping them find the right marketing talent.

Where in the UK do you recruit?

We recruit across the UK, with strong networks in Cambridge, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and London.

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Q: Do candidates need to pay for your services?

No, candidates never pay to use our services. We are paid by our client partners when we successfully place marketing professionals into their teams.

Q: Do you recruit for permanent, contract, and part-time roles?

Yes, we recruit for permanent, fixed-term contract, and part-time roles in marketing, brand, product, creative, digital, communications, and PR, ensuring the best talent is matched to every opportunity.

At Kin Collective, we specialise in marketing, digital, product, brand and communications recruitment, with a growing focus on commercially aligned growth and go-to-market roles.

We partner with organisations that view marketing and product functions as revenue-driving disciplines, not support departments. That means we regularly recruit roles spanning digital performance, brand strategy, product marketing, communications, growth leadership and hybrid marketing and sales positions.

With established networks across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire region, as well as Essex and Hertfordshire, we combine strong regional insight with the knowledge and commercial capability to recruit marketing and growth roles across the UK.

Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions from both candidates and hiring businesses. If your query isn’t covered, we’re always happy to speak directly.

What roles do you specialise in?

We specialise in marketing, digital, brand, product and communications recruitment, with a growing focus on commercially aligned growth and go-to-market roles.

This includes:

Digital marketing and performance roles
Brand and creative leadership
Communications and PR
Product marketing and product management
Growth marketing and revenue-focused roles
Go-to-market (GTM) specialists
Marketing and sales hybrid positions
Commercial marketing leadership

We recruit at all levels, from junior and mid-weight professionals through to heads of function and director-level appointments.

Do you recruit roles that sit between marketing and sales?

Yes.

Modern growth teams often blend marketing, product and commercial responsibilities. We regularly recruit for hybrid mandates where marketing is directly accountable for pipeline, revenue, sales enablement or go-to-market execution.

We understand the commercial expectations behind these roles and recruit accordingly.

Do you work with start-ups as well as established companies?

Yes.

We partner with scale-ups building their first marketing or product functions, SMEs refining their commercial strategy, and established organisations strengthening leadership teams.

What unites our clients is the need for commercially capable talent that can deliver measurable growth.

Do I need to pay to register with Kin Collective Recruitment?

No. Our services are completely free for candidates. We are paid by our client partners when we successfully place candidates into roles.

What industries do you recruit for?

We work across a wide range of industry sectors, but our focus is discipline-led rather than industry-led.

Our expertise sits in marketing, product and growth functions. That means we understand the expectations, structures and commercial pressures within these teams, regardless of sector.

We tend to focus on marketing-related careers across multiple sectors, including consumer, B2B, not-for-profit, technology, SaaS, property, marketing agencies, professional services, healthcare, and more.

Do you recruit for permanent, contract, and part-time roles?

Yes.

We recruit for permanent, fixed-term contract, interim and freelance positions across marketing, digital, brand, communications, product and growth functions.

Do you recruit for marketing jobs in Cambridge?

Yes.

With established networks across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire region, as well as Essex and Hertfordshire, we combine strong regional insight with the knowledge and commercial capability to recruit marketing and growth roles across the UK.

What areas do you cover in Essex?

We work with companies across Essex, from Chelmsford and Colchester to Braintree, Harlow, and Southend-on-Sea, as well as neighbouring counties.

Can I apply for roles if I’m based outside Cambridge?

Absolutely. We recruit across the UK and have opportunities in a wide range of locations.

How do I submit my CV?

You can apply directly via any of our live jobs or send your CV to us via our contact form. Where possible, please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format without text boxes or images so it can be processed quickly.

Can you help me improve my CV?

Yes.

We regularly provide structured, practical feedback to help candidates better articulate their commercial impact, strategic thinking and measurable outcomes. We also offer our advice to help you present your skills in the best possible way for the marketing and commercial job market.

Will you tell me if I’m unsuccessful for a role?

Yes, we believe in transparent communication and will always update you on the status of your application.

How do you match me to jobs?

We take the time to arrange a phone call to understand your skills, experience, and ambitions before recommending you for roles that align with your career goals and the needs of our client partners.

We take time to understand your experience, strengths and ambitions before recommending opportunities.

We assess alignment based on:

Commercial impact
Discipline expertise
Cultural fit
Long-term career progression

We do not submit CVs speculatively. Every introduction is considered.

How do I hire marketing talent through Kin Collective?

Simply get in touch via our contact form, phone or email to discuss your hiring needs. We’ll work with you to create a clear brief, then use our network and expertise to connect you with the right candidates.

What is your recruitment process for employers?

We work in partnership from initial briefing through to offer and onboarding.

Our process includes:

Role scoping and market insight
Targeted sourcing and headhunting
Structured shortlisting with clear rationale
Interview coordination and feedback
Offer management and onboarding support

We focus on quality and alignment, not volume.

Do you work on a contingency or retained basis?

We offer flexible solutions, including contingency recruitment and retained search for senior, niche or strategically important hires.

We’ll advise on the most appropriate model based on role complexity and urgency.

Can you help with urgent hires?

Yes, we can prioritise urgent requirements and often introduce suitable candidates within a short timeframe thanks to our established network.

Do you recruit senior commercial or growth leaders?

Yes.

We support organisations hiring Heads of Growth, Commercial Marketing Directors, Go-to-Market leads and revenue-aligned marketing leaders.

These roles require cross-functional influence and accountability beyond traditional marketing metrics. We understand the difference.

Still have questions?

We’re happy to help. Call us on 01223 603323 or email info@kin-collective.co.uk to speak to one of our team.