Skip to content
17 Recruitment — Events & Communications
A professional team planning an event briefing

For employers

Find the Right Talent for Your Business

Specialist recruitment for the events and communications industries. We connect businesses with exceptional permanent and freelance talent to help your team deliver, grow and succeed.

Recruitment That Works for Your Business

At 17 Recruitment, we specialise in connecting businesses across the events and communications industries with the people who make a difference.

We understand that finding the right talent can be the difference between a good project and a great one. With first-hand industry experience and specialist recruitment knowledge, we understand the pace, pressures and people behind the roles we recruit for.

Whether you need experienced freelance support for an upcoming event, additional resource during a busy period or the right person to join your team permanently, we'll help you find the right fit.

Quality over quantity is at the heart of what we do. We take the time to understand your business, your brief and your team before identifying candidates who genuinely match your requirements. Rather than sending endless CVs, we focus on relevant, carefully considered introductions that save you time and give you confidence in your hiring decisions.

We're proactive, approachable and straightforward to work with. We believe successful recruitment is built on honest communication, strong relationships and a clear understanding of what both businesses and candidates need to succeed.

Our goal is to become a trusted recruitment partner you can turn to whenever you need great people.

Our recruitment solutions

Permanent Recruitment

Find the right people to strengthen your team for the long term. We take the time to understand your business, company culture and requirements to connect you with professionals who have the skills and experience to make a lasting impact.

Freelance & Contract Recruitment

Access experienced freelance and contract professionals when you need additional expertise. From upcoming events and project launches to peak periods and short-term assignments, we'll help you find the right talent when it matters most.

Flexible Talent Solutions

Every business has different resourcing needs. We work with you to understand your requirements and identify suitable talent for changing workloads, new projects and evolving business priorities.

A More Personal Approach to Recruitment

Specialist Industry Knowledge

We understand the events and communications sectors, the roles within them and the skills needed to succeed. That insight helps us identify talent that fits your brief and your business.

People First, Always

We believe the best recruitment starts with relationships. By getting to know your business and understanding your priorities, we create a more personal and considered hiring experience.

Quality Over Quantity

Your time matters. We focus on relevant, carefully selected candidates rather than overwhelming you with CVs that don't fit the brief.

Straightforward & Responsive

Recruitment doesn't need to be complicated. We pride ourselves on clear communication, a proactive approach and being easy to work with from the first conversation.

Roles we recruit

Connecting You With the Right People

We recruit across a range of roles within the events and communications industries, supporting businesses with the specialist skills and experience they need to deliver exceptional work.

Events & Event Production

  • Event Managers & Project Managers
  • Event Producers & Project Directors
  • Event Operations & Logistics
  • Account Managers & Account Directors
  • Conference & Content Producers
  • Experiential, Brand Activation & Live Events Professionals

Communications, Content & Marketing

  • Communications Managers & Specialists
  • Marketing Managers & Executives
  • Content Producers & Content Managers
  • Creative Project Managers
  • Corporate Communications & Campaign Specialists

Whether you're building your core team or bringing in freelance expertise for a specific project, we'll work with you to find people whose experience aligns with your requirements.

Event staff

Tell us what you need

Share the date, location, and the team you need. The request goes straight to the recruitment team.

Let's Find Your Next Great Hire

Whether you're recruiting for a permanent position, need freelance support for an upcoming project or are planning for future growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Tell us what you need, and let's start a conversation about finding the right people for your business.

Discuss Your Recruitment Needs