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What We Do
As search and selection specialists with expert industry knowledge, VMA GROUP partners with leading businesses looking for executive communications and marketing talent. We have a rich heritage in sourcing communications talent and offer tailored searches to support businesses with local, cross-regional or global talent sourcing requirements.
With a holistic approach to search and selection we regularly work with businesses before they have a clear role defined. We offer support on market benchmarking, role definition and internal candidate assessments alongside team reorganisation.
We work closely with our network of senior professionals, sharing our market knowledge, career development advice and exclusive executive opportunities.
Key sectors we work in
- Investor Relations and Financial Communications
- Corporate Communications
- Marketing and Digital Marketing
- Brand Communications
- Employee Communications and Engagement
- Change Communications
- Digital Communications
- Government and Regulatory Affairs
- Public Affairs and Advocacy
- CSR
Our Search & Selection Process

As your executive recruitment partners we commit to acting as trusted and expert advisors to all parties in the process, providing a final shortlist of high-calibre individuals within clearly defined time frames.
Identification of Objectives
Our briefing discussion allows us to define the context of your business needs, and the scope and requirements of the position alongside candidate skillset and experience levels. This briefing defines the basis of our search strategy.
Executive Search Strategy
We scope and map the communications and marketing landscape, incorporating our extensive international network, to source the best candidates. The most qualified people are then approached and considered in detail.
Assessment and Benchmarking
Our unique position as a specialist, international search firm gives us an expert understanding of communications and marketing functions. This complements our thorough assessment and qualification of candidates.
Early in the process we provide a benchmarking shortlist alongside initial market feedback, to finely tune our search and make sure all progress is visible.
Shortlist
A final shortlist of the most qualified candidates is selected for discussion and review at an agreed time.
Completion
We manage the end-to-end interview process and feedback discussions so all offer exchanges are concluded in a positive, timely and professional manner.
Although we follow a pre-determined approach to search assignments, we regularly tailor our process to fit search requirements.