September 2026 market update
September is an important point in the senior recruitment calendar, and we’re seeing strong momentum across the market.
Businesses are returning from the summer with priorities being confirmed, Q1 2027 plans taking shape and hiring decisions moving forward. We’re seeing a healthy pipeline of both permanent and interim opportunities, with particularly strong demand for senior leaders who can demonstrate commercial impact, revenue growth and transformation experience.
In our latest market update, Suzie shares what we’re seeing across senior marketing recruitment, including the growing demand for interim leaders and what businesses and candidates should be thinking about as we head towards the end of 2026.
Watch the latest market update below:
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Suzie Walker Executive Search is a specialist headhunting firm dedicated to finding exceptional interim and permanent senior marketing, digital, and technology leaders for both B2C and B2B organisations. We partner with FTSE 350 and private equity–backed companies, recruiting for roles at Head, Director and Chief (C-suite) level.
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