People First. Always.

// About Matchking

Built on Relationships,
Not Transactions.

Matchking is a boutique marketing search consultancy that connects marketing leaders with high-growth technology companies across the UK, Europe and the US. We specialise exclusively in marketing leadership within SaaS, Cybersecurity, Fintech, AI and Enterprise Technology - delivering a depth of market knowledge and network access that generalist recruiters simply cannot match.

Our key markets are fast-moving, fast-evolving and often influenced by trends with fashion-like characteristics. This makes cross-pollination of talent, transferable skills and innovative best practices your biggest opportunity.

Unlike more traditional recruiters, Matchking has been positively exploiting those industry synergies for over 15 years. With access to a much larger pool of candidates, we deliver the right talent - fast.

Our goal is simple, our resolve uncompromising: we believe in a people-to-people approach and work to build long-term relationships where clients become candidates and candidates become clients.

The Matchking Team

"Our strength lies in our active network of marketing professionals. Our team works hard to ensure you benefit from this unique approach."

Tim King, Founder & Director

// Why Matchking

What Sets Us Apart.

We combine deep sector expertise with a genuinely relationship-driven approach, delivering a recruitment experience that is bespoke, specialised and successful.

Network Driven

We don't just post vacancies. We activate a private, cultivated network of over 25,000 senior marketing professionals, built over more than 15 years of focused relationships.

Sector Specialists

We recruit exclusively for marketing leadership within technology. This singular focus means we speak the language of your industry and understand the nuances that matter.

Deep Vetting

Technical competency and cultural alignment are tested before you see a CV. We present curated, high-conviction shortlists - not stacks of speculative applications.

Reputation Matters

A marketer's responsibility is to build brand and awareness. Your recruitment partner should share those values and be mindful of your reputation at every touchpoint.

Human to Human

Our methodology is built on H2H recruitment: personal service, honesty and clarity of purpose. Trust drives information sharing, which drives better matches.

Cross-Pollination

By recruiting across SaaS, AI, Cybersecurity and Fintech, we identify transferable skills and innovative practices that give your hire a competitive edge.

// What People Say

Trusted by Clients & Candidates.

They are well connected to the right marketing talent. Their candidates speak very positively about their experience of dealing with Matchking. I have also found them to be highly professional, responsive and engaging.

Dr. Christine Bailey

Client

As it stands Matchking is our only specialised marketing agency and I'd like to keep it that way.

Marketing Director

Global Leader in Enterprise Asset Intelligence

On a recruitment note I wish to say Tim and Robin have been very professional and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others. They stand out amongst their peers.

Peter Kerrigan

Candidate

I can't thank Tim enough for his help with my job search. He really took the time to understand what I was looking for and the step I wanted to take in my career, then presented me with a number of roles which matched perfectly.

Ben Rooney

Candidate

// The Team

The People Behind the Match.

A small, experienced team with deep expertise in marketing recruitment across technology sectors.

Tim King

Tim King

Founder & Director

Polly Martin

Polly Martin

Operations Director

Robin Cottrell

Robin Cottrell

Senior Consultant

// Get in Touch

Ready to Find the
Perfect Match?

Whether you are looking to hire elite marketing talent or exploring your next career move, we would welcome a conversation.

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