Marketing Recruitment Agency Bristol: How ADLIB Can Help

Hiring for marketing roles isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re looking for a strategic thinker, a creative mind, or someone who can do both, finding the right fit takes more than just scanning CVs.

We’ve been helping businesses in Bristol and beyond build brilliant marketing teams for over two decades. From start-ups to global brands, we work with companies who care about their people, their purpose, and their impact.

If you’re searching for a marketing recruitment agency in Bristol, here’s what you might want to know:

What types of marketing roles does ADLIB recruit for?

We cover the full spectrum, from junior execs to senior leaders. That includes:

  • Digital Marketing
  • Content & Social
  • Brand & Communications
  • CRM & Email
  • Performance & Paid Media
  • Product Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Freelance & Contract roles

If it sits within marketing, we’ve probably recruited for it.


Can ADLIB help with freelance or contract marketing hires?

Yes, we work with a strong network of freelance marketers, creatives, and contractors. Whether you need someone for a short-term campaign or a longer project, we can help you move quickly and confidently.


What services does ADLIB offer?

Permanent Recruitment

Our permanent recruitment team are here to respond to the long-term changes within your business, from individual requirements through to volume recruitment drives.

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Contract Recruitment

Our contractor recruitment team is on hand to support you through the times where the need for a more flexible workforce is called for.

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Integrated Recruitment Partner

Our Integrated Partner offering can be designed to meet your hiring needs, whether that’s a one-off niche role or building an entire team. We act as a true extension of your team.

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Senior Appointments

Our Senior Appointments recruitment service is built on deep technical and sector-specific background and expertise.

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How does ADLIB find candidates with the right creative and strategic fit?

We don’t just match skills we look at mindset, values, and working style. Our team takes time to understand your business, your goals, and the kind of person who’ll thrive in your environment. That’s how we find people who stick.

We leverage an extensive network and create bespoke advertising campaigns to engage both active and passive candidates.

Our established brand, supported by a dedicated in-house marketing team, attracts high-quality talent. Through a strategic content marketing approach, curated micro-influencer outreach, highly targeted advertising and retargeting, and the strength of our LinkedIn networks, we amplify our reach.

Beyond this, we conduct targeted headhunting and execute tailored database searches. Our advanced tech stack allows us to search multiple CV databases swiftly and efficiently.


What’s the process for briefing ADLIB on a marketing role?

We take a consultative approach to build a strategic partnership based on deep business understanding, industry insights and benchmarking.  We’ll ask the right questions to understand the role, the team, and what success looks like. From there, we’ll agree on the best approach, whether that’s contingency, retained, or something bespoke.


How does ADLIB support employer branding in marketing recruitment?

We know how important it is to tell your story well. We can help shape job descriptions, advise on positioning, and make sure your brand comes across clearly and authentically to candidates. It’s all part of helping you attract the right people. Employer brand support includes a retention audit and tailored insights to enhance your presence as an employer of choice.

We can build a Featured Employer page to position you as an employer of choice and can also support with Featured Employer video creation to showcase your employer brand, company culture and work environment.


What makes ADLIB different from other marketing recruitment agencies in Bristol?

We’re not transactional. We’re relationship-driven, values-led, and deeply embedded in the local marketing community. We care about doing recruitment properly with honesty, clarity, and a genuine focus on long-term fit. We offer a massive range of features, many of which are baked into our core processes, with others there as optional add-ons depending on business needs. You can find all features of Permanent Recruitment service.


Does ADLIB offer salary benchmarking for marketing roles?

Yes, we publish regular salary guides and market insights across marketing and digital. If you’re unsure what to offer or how competitive your package is, we’ll help you make informed decisions based on real data.

Our team of niche-sector experts brings insight into the unique demands, opportunities, and commercial realities you face. From the initial brief and thorough screening to seamless onboarding, we’re with you every step of the way.

Whether it’s salary benchmarking, discreet searches, or anticipating hiring needs across departments, we’re a committed partner, always a step ahead to support your growth.


Is ADLIB connected to local marketing scenes?

Absolutely. We’ve supported events, meetups, and networks across the UK for years. We’re part of the community, not just a service provider.

Our Marketing recruitment team

  • Contract Delivery Manager

    Technology, Marketing & Agency, User Experience & Design

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    Ben Halligan

  • Senior Recruiter

    Events & Experiential

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    Emily Preen

  • Senior Recruiter

    Digital & Marketing Recruitment

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    Charlotte Farnworth

  • Principal Recruiter

    B2C In-House Marketing

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    Ania Markowska

  • Head of Marketing & Digital

    Senior Appointments & Strategic Growth | Agency & In-house Marketing

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    Tony Allen

  • Principal Recruiter

    Marketing Agency Client Services

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    Theo Locke

Permanent Recruitment

Our permanent recruitment team are here to respond to the long-term changes within your business, from individual requirements through to volume recruitment drives.

Learn more

Contract
Recruitment

Our contractor recruitment team is on hand to support you through the times where the need for a more flexible workforce is called for.

Learn more

Integrated Recruitment Partner

Our Integrated Partner offering can be designed to meet your hiring needs, whether that’s a one-off niche role or building an entire team. We act as a true extension of your team.

Learn more

Senior
Appointments

Our Senior Appointments recruitment service is built on deep technical and sector-specific background and expertise.

Learn more

Marketing Salary Guides

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    B2B Marketing Salary Guide South West

    We’ve outlined the average salaries and day rates typically received for B2B Marketing roles in the South West.

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    B2C Marketing Salary Guide South West

    We’ve outlined the average salaries and day rates typically received for B2C Marketing roles in the South West.

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    Digital Marketing Salary Guide South West

    We’ve outlined the average salaries typically received for Digital Marketing roles in the South West.