The Candidate - Manchester Advertising Agency Recruitment Specialists

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We at The Candidate have now firmly established ourselves as a leading player in media and marketing recruitment. As well as our strong relationship with brands and client side roles in the region, we are now known as the go-to recruitment agency for jobs in advertising agencies across Manchester and the Northwest. With our Director's extensive advertising agency background combined with great recruitment processes, we have been successfully placing candidates in a range of key positions over the last 14 months. Whether it's a large city centre planning and buying agency or an out of town full service outfit, we are relied upon by clients and candidates alike.

Our presence is a breath of fresh air for advertising agencies and candidates in the region. Not only are we accurately meeting the needs of clients' briefs in the area, but candidates can be assured that they are speaking with a knowledgeable agency that have their career aspirations front of mind. Sian Worthington, Media Performance Manager at Mediacom said:

"The Candidate has made finding the next career move very easy and straightforward. They listened and understood what I was looking for and made sure that I was prepared for each opportunity. I would recommend them to anyone and hope to use them again in the future."

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Colin Telford, Managing Partner of The Candidate and co-founder of successful performance agency R.O.EYE said:

"Advertising Agencies clearly need a recruitment agency who understands its structure and pressure points. The Candidate has a deep affinity with agencies across Manchester and The Northwest and has placed numerous candidates in these agencies. Not only are we making placements but candidates are staying for the long run and building successful careers within them."


The success in this area is down to the large volume and high calibre of clients and advertising agencies we are working with. We are giving candidates a choice of environment and culture they can work at by having a large selection available. Adam Mills, Recruitment Coordinator at Carat Manchester said:

"The Candidate has a working knowledge of digital media and agency life, using them allows us to fill our jobs successfully and efficiently."