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We cover topics across marketing, digital, design and communications and we pride ourselves on delivering insights rooted in our industry knowledge.

Our blogs spotlight the latest trends and techniques that are shaping the future of the sector.

Explore our content to gain unique perspectives on hiring, and discover how to find or fill that perfect role in the dynamic world of marketing, digital, design and communications.

The Future of Marketing in Professional Services: How to Attract Top-Tier Talent

Category Articles

Professional services firms are increasingly recognising the important role that skilled marketing professionals play in driving growth, reputation, and client…

How to hire top-tier marketing talent for tech companies in 2025

Category Articles, Technology

Strategic advice on attracting and securing top marketing professionals in the ever-evolving tech sector. The best tech companies are only…

How AI Can Help the Recruitment Process

Category Articles

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the recruitment industry, and by automating repetitive tasks and offering data-driven insights, it’s enabling recruiters…

Understanding Regulatory Compliance for Financial Marketers

Category Articles, Financial Services

How to navigate the complex world of regulatory standards while ensuring effective marketing strategies For financial marketers, compliance ensures campaigns…

The Role of Employer Branding in Attracting Financial Services Marketing Talent

Category Financial Services

The world of financial services is no longer stiff suits and endless spreadsheets. Financial firms are looking to shine as…

Navigating the Employers’ NI Hike: Strategies to Manage Rising Employment Costs in 2025

Category Articles

The start of 2025 has brought with it a financial jolt for UK employers: an increase in National Insurance (NI)…

How to Create an Inclusive Job Application Process

Category Articles

Creating an inclusive job application process is essential for attracting a diverse talent pool. Inclusive hiring practices foster a more…

Using Social Media to Enhance Your Recruitment Strategy

Category Articles

LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram can significantly enhance your recruitment strategy, enabling you to attract top talent and build a…

Understanding the Candidate Experience: How to Improve Your Hiring Process

Category Articles

As companies strive to attract top talent, how they engage with their potential new employees can make or break their…

Content That Connects: Using Storytelling to Attract Marketing Talent

Category Agencies, Articles

Top talent in all industries is often inundated with job offers, so standing out is crucial. One powerful strategy to…

The Magnetic Effect: Building an Employer Brand That Marketing Professionals Love

Category Agencies, Articles

Attracting top-tier marketing talent requires more than just a lucrative salary package. The most sought-after professionals are looking for companies…

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John Maloyd

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Abigail & Nicola are absolutely amazing, a pleasure to deal with and they really looked after my interests. I wish all recruitment companies had half the professionalism and capability as these guys. I'd highly recommend them without hesitation.

akan inwang

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Great experience working Spotlight, thanks team!

Alice Everitt

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I worked with both Angela and Nicola at Spotlight and have to say they were both wonderful! Very communicative, kind, and encouraging throughout the interview process. I'd definitely recommend Spotlight to those looking for their next role and have even passed Angela and Nicola's information on (at their OK) to a few friends.Thank you again!

Lucy McCalister

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We used Spotlight for two roles, they gave us some excellent candidates and supported us through the whole process.

V.T T

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I’ve had a great experience with Spotlight Recruitment. They helped me secure multiple contracts and were consistently communicative throughout the entire process. From the initial application to the final placement, they’ve been attentive, professional, and always kept me informed. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for job opportunities!

Anna Neville

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I had an absolutely amazing experience on my journey to get a job in Oxford, thanks to Angela and the team. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a professional Job recruitment company.

Louise Alder

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Highly recommend Abi, Nicola and the team at Spotlight. They supported us in the recruitment of a Head of Marketing role. They were very supportive and attentive throughout the process and we found a great recruit as a result of their support.

Esther Shaw

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Really recommend Abi at Spotlight - she's been absolutely amazing and made the process really easy and a lot less stressful!

Holly Swinburne

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Abi was exceptionally good during my journey with Spotlight Recruitment and very professional. She was always around to speak to and gave me great advice! I wish her all the best in her career and would be more than happy to use spotlight recruitment in the future.

Katie Breadmore

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Spotlight were amazing to work with. Abi was supportive, friendly and communicative throughout the whole process - definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had working with recruiters.

Amy Rose

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Cannot recommend Spotlight enough! From first contact with Nicola, she has been so helpful and reassuring when the hiring company were a bit long winded at getting back.. Very professional and friendly and has been a pleasure working with them to find my perfect job opportunity!

deborah meehan

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I had a great experience. Abi has been one of the best recruiters I have even worked with. Absolutely first class

Fatima Bukhari

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Someone from the team messaged me about a role on LinkedIn, helped me secure the job. Nicola was amazing helped me to and sort out any queries I had and made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process as well as checking in with me when I started. It’s been my first week so far and I’m so happy and grateful. An amazing service with truly kind and compassionate people who want the best for you. I was nervous going through the process but Nicola assured me throughout it. I can’t recommend this service enough! Amazing people work for this company and truly I’m so grateful to have worked with them to secure this role.

Grace Spratley

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Abi was super helpful and friendly! Never pushy and always had my best interests at heart I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Helena Radmann

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My experience of Spotlight Recruitment has been incredibly positive from start to finish. Working with Abi has been an absolute pleasure and has by far been the most positive recruitment experience I’ve had to date. She has been incredibly kind and generous with her time, as well as being super responsive and quick to handle any changes. Would highly recommend Abi, and Spotlight, to anyone looking for a new role within the sector.

Laura Crawford

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After perusing the market for a few months, searching for current digital roles, I'm thrilled to have found the perfect digital marketing role and I couldn't have done it without the help from Abi at Spotlight Recruitment! Thank you so much for putting me forward for this opportunity and for all the support along the way. Here's to new adventures 🥂

Tom Lamb

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Applied for a role, and was immediately contacted by Spotlight! I was kept up to date along the whole process and am happy to share they helped me secure my new role! Both Georgie and Nicola were very professional and personable, and a pleasure to deal with! Thank you Spotlight - I would highly recommend!

Francesca Barry

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Had a fantastic experience with Millie and the team at Spotlight recruitment!

Hannah ‘Harper’ Dafforn

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Angela, Georgia, and Nicola were incredibly supportive and a pleasure to talk to. They helped me throughout the interviews and kept me up-to-date with the process. I'm delighted to have accepted a position as a marketing executive with a lovely company just a week after they reached out to me. Thanks so much!

Nina Lewis

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Abi and Georgia were both incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the process, always keeping me updated and informed. From first interview to receiving my offer and contacting references, Spotlight made it a smooth and easy experience!

Andrea E. Ramirez Armada

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Wonderful people to work with. They sent me relevant and accurate jobs, helped me book and prepare for the interviews and did it all seemlessly with my busy schedule. Millie and Gerogia are particularly lovely, can't recommend them enough.

Hannah Mason

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Abi and Georgia were excellent at every turn and an amazing support to me throughout the process! Thank you so much 😊

kyra white

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Spotlight sent through some really strong candidates for a role I was advertising which led to us making an offer and filling the position. They were super fast, efficient and friendly throughout. Highly recommend.

Marcus Fogg

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I had a great experience finding my new role with Spotlight Recruitment. Millie and Georgia were very friendly, communicative and helpful, guiding me through the recruitment process and ensuring that I was ready for each interview stage. Thanks again! 😊

Charles Whitmore

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After spending close to a year looking for a new writing job, finally the lovely people at Spotlight managed to help me nail a new role. Out of all the recruiters I've worked with this past year, these guys actually sounded like they cared, and it showed in their efforts. Regular updates, checking in, even hitting me up on my first day to wish me luck. Very good service, use these guys over all the other waster recruiters out there.

Georgina D

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Had such an overwhelmingly positive experience with the team - Abi and Georgia were incredibly supportive. I've used Spotlight as a recruiter for a number of years, and I've always left our engagement with a positive experience.

Tiffany Vernon

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Incredibly helpful and supportive team who keep you updated throughout interview processes and offer support as and when required. Happy to be flexible with how and when they communicate with you, making it a stress free experience. Lovely people to work with!

Evie Coffey

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I had a really great experience with Spotlight recruitment. Abi was so helpful from start to finish and helped me to secure a job! A huge thank you! :)

Julia Munro

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I had a great experience with Spotlight recruitment. Abi was great from start to finish, she was extremely helpful and kind throughout the whole process and I secured the job. A huge thank you! :)

Yen Hembrough

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It was a very enjoyable experience working with Angela and the team. Thank you for your support throughout the process!

Cholpon Emil

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I had a very positive experience with Spotlight! Helpful and supportive staff who gave prompt updates and feedback. I really felt that they were in my corner during my job search!

Katie Griffin

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It was great to work with Millie and the team at Spotlight. Millie was proactive and really helpful and supported me in getting an incredible job offer from a great company!

Lucy Fallon

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I had a really enjoyable experience with Spotlight in securing my new role! Angela and Georgia kept me updated every step of the process and were always checking in with me. They were really pleasant throughout and always happy to help. Couldn't recommend them enough!

Rohan

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The team at Spotlight Recruitment were very helpful! They made the whole process very easy and hassle-free. Going through the whole process, both Abigail and Georgia were very supportive and working them both was a pleasure. I would highly recommend Spotlight Recruitment to anyone who is looking for a job as I have received such a great service and positive experience from them both. Thank you to both for helping me secure a new role.

Iveta Samsonova

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Abigail worked amazingly hard and with such perseverance - I would definitely recommend them to any business looking to hire thoughtfully and carefully. Thank you so much for helping me to find my new job.

Mubin Ahmed

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Always great working with the team at Spotlight. They understand requirements clearly and are always quick to respond whatever the time of day/week. Thanks again and will no doubt be back in future.

Andrew Banham

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Really great experience working with Millie and the team as a candidate.Quick response to my initial job application, lots of good advice throughout the interview process, and always happy to talk things through.Highly recommended for job seekers, will hopefully work with them again as a recruiter in the future.

Gideon Jinadu

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The team were great! I landed a great role with their help and support. Angela and Nicola were responsive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend

R B

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I would highly recommend Spotlight Recruitment.Very quick response to my job application within the Not-for-Profit sector and they kept me up to date with every stage of the process.I am just about to start a great new job, thanks to their fantastic services.I would highly recommend contacting Abi Aslett and Georgia Smith at Spotlight to all friends, who are considering a new Employer.

Abby Gail

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Amazing recruitment company, got the role I wanted with the support of amazing Georgia! I highly recommend :)

nicola godsell

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The Spotlight Recruitment Team have been absolutely wonderful - very efficient and supportive in my search for a new role. I can highly recommend.

ikieren rai

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Spotlight Recruitment customer service, attitude and approach to finding me a new role was second to none. I only have high praise for this recruitment agency, they was so helpful, thoughtful, kind and wanted the best for me and my career path.I worked with Samantha Jane Cliff & Abigail Aslett, and they were both knowledgeable about the industry and sent me great roles which fit what I was looking for.I will always recommend Samantha, Abigail and Spotlight Recruitment for anyone who wants to find work in the marketing, digital and communications sector.

Lena Muda

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Excellent service, every agent I spoke to was very helpful and I managed to get into the industry I always wanted!

Miss Triki

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It has been a pleasure working with Spotlight Recruitment, especially Abi. She has been very supportive throughout the process, obtained additional info and details and checked all the stages until the contract was signed. Would highly recommend them.

Christina Papadopoulou

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Harriet Downing

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Spotlight have helped us find numerous tricky roles in difficult markets. They spent time getting to know us as a company as well as understanding fully what candidates we were looking for. They also never gave up! The team worked amazingly hard and with such perseverance - I would definitely recommend them to any business looking to hire thoughtfully and carefully.

Sophie C

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My experience with Spotlight was fantastic from the beginning and I could not recommend Sam any higher. From the initial application Sam was proactive and involved, giving great interview feedback. Upon receiving news that I had secured the role, Sam was equally as delighted as I was and keen to get the ball rolling.

Alasdair Bayman

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Recently was appointed in a new marketing role through Spotlight and the level of service, care and communications with the team was amazing! Abi and all of the team are truly fantastic.

Industry Insights from the Spotlight team

Welcome to our dedicated hub for blogs!

The Future of Marketing in Professional Services: How to Attract Top-Tier Talent

How to hire top-tier marketing talent for tech companies in 2025

How AI Can Help the Recruitment Process

Understanding Regulatory Compliance for Financial Marketers

The Role of Employer Branding in Attracting Financial Services Marketing Talent

Navigating the Employers’ NI Hike: Strategies to Manage Rising Employment Costs in 2025

How to Create an Inclusive Job Application Process

Using Social Media to Enhance Your Recruitment Strategy

Understanding the Candidate Experience: How to Improve Your Hiring Process

Top 10 Interview Questions to Identify the Best Talent

Content That Connects: Using Storytelling to Attract Marketing Talent

The Magnetic Effect: Building an Employer Brand That Marketing Professionals Love