Permanent recruitment
Building teams that shape brands, tell stories and drive impact
Finding the right permanent hire isn’t just about filling a position, it’s about finding someone who fits your culture, shares your vision and grows with your organisation. Hope & Glory specialises in marketing, media and communications recruitment across Australia, connecting you with professionals who don’t just meet the brief, they exceed it.
Our permanent recruitment approach
Permanent hires form the backbone of your marketing and communications function. They build relationships, drive strategy and understand your brand inside out. Getting it right means finding candidates with the skills, attitude and cultural fit that turn good teams into great ones.
Hope & Glory takes a consultative approach to permanent recruitment. We invest time understanding your organisation, your goals and the role’s nuances. Our exclusive focus on marketing, media and communications recruitment means we speak your language and have access to a deep network of qualified professionals across Australia.
From digital marketers to corporate communications leads, we’ve placed hundreds of permanent candidates who’ve made real impact. Whether you’re a corporate, government department or not-for-profit, we deliver candidates ready to contribute from day one and grow with your organisation.
Why choose Hope & Glory for permanent recruitment
We’re not generalist recruiters trying to understand your world. We live and breathe marketing and communications recruitment. That expertise translates into better matches, faster placements and hires that stick.
- Specialist focus on marketing, media and communications – We only recruit in this space, giving us unmatched market knowledge and candidate networks
- Deep cultural assessment – We go beyond skills and experience to understand values, working style and team fit
- Australia-wide reach from our Melbourne base – Access to talent across Victoria, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and beyond
- Rigorous screening and reference checking – Only the most qualified, vetted candidates make it to your shortlist
- Long-term partnership approach – We’re invested in placements that succeed, not just transactions that close
Roles we recruit permanently
Hope & Glory recruits across the full marketing, media and communications spectrum. We fill digital marketing roles including SEO specialists, paid media managers and marketing automation experts.
We place brand professionals like brand managers, copywriters and content strategists, plus corporate communications roles covering media relations, internal communications and public affairs. We work with organisations of all sizes across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. Our clients include major financial services institutions, health organisations, cultural institutions, professional associations and government departments.
Whether you’re building a new function or expanding capability, Hope & Glory delivers. Every permanent placement begins with a detailed briefing where we understand your team dynamics, growth plans and challenges. This depth of understanding allows us to present candidates who aren’t just qualified on paper, but genuinely aligned with your needs and ready to make a lasting contribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does permanent recruitment typically take?
Timelines vary depending on role complexity and market conditions, but most permanent placements are completed within 4-8 weeks from briefing to offer acceptance. We work efficiently while maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout the process.
What's included in your permanent recruitment service?
Our service includes role scoping and briefing, candidate sourcing and attraction, screening and assessment, interview coordination, reference checking, offer negotiation and onboarding support. We stay involved until your new hire successfully starts.
Do you offer guarantees on permanent placements?
Yes. We stand behind our placements with a replacement guarantee. If a candidate doesn’t work out within the agreed guarantee period, we’ll conduct a replacement search at no additional fee.
What regions do you cover?
While we’re based in Melbourne, Hope & Glory works with clients and candidates across Australia. We regularly support organisations in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and throughout Victoria. Remote and hybrid working has broadened our reach significantly.
What makes Hope & Glory different from other recruiters?
Our exclusive focus on marketing, media and communications recruitment. We’re not generalists, we only work in this space, which means deeper expertise, stronger networks and better understanding of what makes candidates succeed in these roles.
How do you assess cultural fit?
Cultural assessment is central to our process. Beyond skills and experience, we explore working styles, values, communication preferences and career motivations. We also encourage direct conversations between candidates and hiring teams early in the process to ensure mutual alignment.
A Quick Video About Us
Susan, Candidate
“I had a fantastic experience working with Hope and Glory during my recent job search. Matt was incredibly supportive throughout the entire process and ultimately helped me secure a role that aligned perfectly with what I was looking for. From our initial conversation to the final offer, he was transparent, encouraging, and genuinely committed to finding the right fit. I’m truly grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend both him and the Hope and Glory team to anyone seeking a new opportunity.”
Rohan – Employer
“Ive used Hope and Glorys services and expertise both as a hiring manager as well as a candidate and have always found Matt and his teama are incredible insightful available and determined in getting an outcome Even when at times the brief from me has been a bit vague Thanks Hope and Glory for your support over the last 18 months in particular with helping us to meet our business short term needs often with tight turnarounds Would and often do highly recommend”
Jonathan – Employer
“Really professional experience that took into account our needs. Identified the right kind of people. Had the right networks, approach to advertising. Felt he had our interests at heart”
Abbey – Employer
“Hope & Glory were seamless to work with. It’s the first time I’ve worked with subject matter experts in Comms for our recruitment and I highly recommend. Their experience helped work through the details quickly and meant they were able to identify the right talent quickly.”
Tom – Employer
“Matt came to me with the opportunity and was quick to help make it work. Without him I would not have secured the role.”
Rebecca, Candidate
“Matt is a dedicated recruiter who works hard and hustles to find his clients their ideal position. It’s nice to feel like a person not a number.”
Maree, Employer
“Responsive, professional, helpful and – most importantly – effective. Hope and Glory got the brief, delivered on the brief and have ensured we have found the perfect fit for our needs.”