Business Details
21 Years
experience
Creative Recruitment Specialists in London
The Longhouse is a distinguished London-based headhunting firm specialising in creative industries. With over two decades of expertise, we connect leading creative businesses with exceptional talent across advertising, innovation, media, and strategic consultancies. Our approach prioritises long-term relationships, ensuring candidates and clients receive tailored solutions aligned with their unique needs. Founded in 2005 by industry veterans, our team combines deep sector knowledge with a commitment to understanding the evolving demands of the creative landscape. We pride ourselves on delivering results through a consultative process that values integrity, transparency, and a deep understanding of our clients' organisational cultures. Our track record includes successful placements at all levels, from senior leadership to specialist creative roles, reflecting our ability to identify talent that drives innovation and growth.Backed by a network spanning agencies, media companies, and client-side organisations, we remain a trusted partner for businesses seeking competitive advantage through strategic hiring. Our directors bring extensive experience from award-winning agencies, ensuring insights that resonate with both emerging and established entities in the creative sector. Through continuous engagement with industry trends and a focus on ethical recruitment practices, we maintain our reputation as a leader in creative talent acquisition. Clients benefit from our dedication to exceeding expectations, supported by a service model that prioritises clear communication and measurable outcomes.
Services
Creative Recruitment
Executive Search
Account Handling Placements
Strategic Leadership Hiring
Media Industry Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in creative industry recruitment.
- Our team includes former agency professionals with sector-specific expertise.
- We prioritise long-term relationships through transparent communication.
- We specialise in hard-to-fill roles across creative, account handling, and strategic functions.
- Our founders established industry-leading practices in executive search.
Services
Creative Recruitment
We specialise in placing creative professionals across advertising, media, and design sectors. Our expertise ensures candidates align with clients' brand identities and project requirements. By understanding both technical skills and cultural fit, we deliver placements that drive innovation and creative excellence for agencies and in-house teams.
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders for creative organisations. We focus on strategic roles requiring vision and industry expertise. Through rigorous candidate evaluation, we connect clients with executives capable of driving growth and maintaining competitive advantage in dynamic market environments.
Account Handling Placements
We recruit account handlers who excel in client relationship management and campaign delivery. Our candidates possess proven track records in agency environments. This service ensures clients gain professionals capable of maintaining strong client partnerships and delivering measurable business results.
Strategic Leadership Hiring
Our strategic leadership hiring targets roles requiring market analysis and business development expertise. We source professionals adept at shaping organisational direction and driving innovation. Clients benefit from candidates with demonstrated success in strategic planning and implementation within creative industries.
Media Industry Recruitment
We provide tailored recruitment solutions for media companies and content creators. Our focus includes digital, broadcast, and print sectors. By understanding evolving media landscapes, we place professionals capable of navigating technological changes and audience engagement challenges effectively.
People
Sarah Bainbridge
Director
Former Business Director at Grey, Sarah co-founded The Longhouse and specialises in senior account handling and agency management roles. With agency experience at TBWA and WCRS, she brings strategic insights to executive recruitment.
Suzy Fleetwood
Director
A founding partner with 25+ years in creative recruitment, Suzy established The Longhouse after eight years at headhunting firms. Her expertise spans all levels of account handling recruitment, developed through early career experience in TV production.
Alison Tindall
Creative Director
Alison leads our Creative Practice, drawing on 17 years at BMP/DDB and founding headhunting firm The Garden. Her specialist knowledge ensures placements of award-winning creative talent across advertising and brand consultancies.
Susan Tindall
Operations Director
Susan oversees operations with prior experience at Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO and Red Bee Media. As The Longhouse's first employee, she ensures seamless service delivery through her deep understanding of agency workflows and client needs.
Helen Kimber
Managing Director
Helen leads strategic initiatives and client relationships, leveraging industry insights from her featured appearances in The Drum. Her leadership ensures our recruitment solutions remain aligned with evolving creative sector demands.
Questions
What creative industries do you specialise in?
We focus on advertising, media, brand consultancies, and creative agencies, covering roles in account handling, strategy, and creative departments.
How do you ensure cultural fit for placements?
Our consultative approach includes detailed briefings and candidate assessments to align skills, experience, and organisational values for long-term success.
Can you handle urgent recruitment needs?
We prioritise urgent briefs through our established network, though our standard process ensures quality remains uncompromised in time-sensitive situations.
Do you work with international clients?
While based in London, our expertise extends to global placements through partnerships and a deep understanding of international creative markets.
What executive search experience do you have?
Our directors have placed C-suite executives and senior leaders across creative industries since 2005, with a success rate exceeding 90% for retained searches.
How do you stay updated on industry trends?
Our team actively engages with industry events, publications, and professional networks to maintain cutting-edge insights into creative sector developments.
Reviews (1)
Andrea Fernandez
Jun 29, 2022
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I couldn't be happier with how the process has gone with them. In particular Samantha, she has been the recruiter who has helped me in my process and she has been amazing. From the first moment she understood what I was looking for and has always given me the best advice.
