Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Media & Event Recruitment Solutions
Established in 2010, we have built a reputation for delivering tailored recruitment solutions to the media, events, and publishing industries. Our approach centers on understanding both organizations and individuals to create matches that align with cultural fit and professional expertise. By maintaining long-term relationships with clients and candidates, we ensure placements that support sustainable growth. Our team prioritizes honesty, industry knowledge, and a commitment to diversity, which underpin our success in connecting talent with opportunity.We actively engage with industry events and client teams to deepen our market insights, enabling us to serve startups, private enterprises, and global organizations alike. Our focus on quality over quantity ensures that every recruitment assignment receives the attention and dedication required to meet specific client needs.
Services
Conference Production
Marketing Recruitment
Sponsorship Sales
Event Management
Editorial Roles
Graduate Recruitment
International Placements
Retained Executive Search
Freelance Contracts
Diversity Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on media and event sectors with deep industry expertise
- Our retained recruitment services target senior-level, specialised roles
- We maintain a vast network of pre-vetted candidates across all career stages
- Our consultative approach prioritizes cultural fit alongside technical skills
- We provide ongoing support through negotiation and onboarding processes
What people say
Super happy
Successfully delivered candidates
Great knack
Lovely person
Dream job
Services
Conference Production
We specialise in placing professionals who manage end-to-end conference production for global organisations. Our candidates handle speaker recruitment, content development, and logistical coordination for high-profile events. With deep sector knowledge, we match experienced producers to roles requiring strategic planning and execution expertise in both physical and virtual formats.
Marketing Recruitment
Our marketing recruitment covers digital, brand, and event marketing positions across B2B and consumer sectors. We source talent for campaign management, content creation, and strategic marketing roles. Our candidates demonstrate expertise in ROI-driven marketing strategies and modern digital tools for media and event companies seeking innovative marketing professionals.
Sponsorship Sales
We connect organisations with sponsorship sales experts who drive revenue through strategic partnership development. Our candidates excel at creating value propositions and managing corporate relationships for event-based revenue streams. With sector-specific knowledge, we place professionals capable of meeting aggressive sponsorship targets in competitive marketplaces.
Event Management
Our event management recruitment focuses on professionals who oversee large-scale B2B events, conferences, and exhibitions. We source candidates with expertise in logistics, vendor management, and attendee engagement strategies. These professionals demonstrate success in delivering complex events that meet organisational objectives while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Retained Recruitment
For critical leadership roles, we offer retained recruitment services with dedicated candidate sourcing strategies. Our consultants conduct comprehensive market research to identify top-tier executives for senior management positions. This premium service includes detailed candidate assessments and negotiation support to ensure successful placements for hard-to-fill roles.
People
Helen Jackson
Founder & Director
With over 15 years' experience in recruitment, Helen established Jackson Barnes Recruitment to specialise in media and event sector talent acquisition. She leads strategic client relationships and maintains industry connections through active event participation.
Nick Barnes
Co-Founder
Nick brings extensive recruitment expertise, focusing on building long-term client partnerships. He oversees operational strategy and ensures delivery of tailored recruitment solutions that align with evolving industry demands.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on media, events, and publishing sectors with expertise in conference production, marketing, sales, and event management roles.
Do you handle international placements?
Yes, we place candidates globally with market-leading organisations in media and event industries across multiple continents.
What levels of roles do you cover?
We recruit from graduate entry-level positions up to executive director roles across our specialist sectors.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
Through in-depth interviews and assessments, we evaluate both technical skills and alignment with client company values and working styles.
What support do you provide during interviews?
We offer comprehensive briefings, interview preparation guidance, and honest feedback throughout the recruitment process.
Do you offer retained recruitment services?
Yes, we provide retained search solutions for senior-level or hard-to-fill roles with tailored candidate sourcing strategies.
