// Our Philosophy
A Single Focus. Finding the Perfect Match.
We have a single focus - finding the best marketing professionals and matching them with the best marketing opportunities in an ethical way.
Over 15 years ago, we set out to build a recruitment company with a difference. Regardless of outcome, clients and candidates would feel they experienced nurturing, urgency, reliability and expertise - and that the 
team had been transparent and adaptable to their needs.
// Our Methodology
Six Pillars of Excellence.
Putting People First
Every search begins with understanding people - their motivations, career aspirations and cultural fit. We invest time in knowing both clients and candidates beyond the CV.
Requirement Profiling
We go beyond the job description to understand the commercial context, team dynamics and the specific qualities that will make a hire successful in your environment.
Short List Optimisation
We present curated, high-conviction shortlists - not stacks of speculative applications. Every candidate has been assessed for both competency and cultural alignment.
Workflow Management
A structured, transparent recruitment process with clear milestones, timelines and accountability at every stage - keeping all stakeholders aligned and informed.
Communication
Proactive, honest communication is the foundation of every engagement. We keep clients and candidates fully briefed at every stage, with no surprises.
Network Investment
Our 25,000+ network of senior marketing professionals is actively nurtured and maintained - giving you access to talent that is not available through job boards or advertising.
// Human to Human
A More Human Approach.
Our methodology is based on the concept of Human to Human recruitment (H2H) where personal service, honesty and clarity of purpose are the drivers.
By building trust from the outset, we encourage the sharing of information, leading to greater insights, which in turn lead to better matches. It is that simple.
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.
"Trust drives information sharing, which drives better matches. When clients and candidates feel heard, understood and respected - the right outcome follows naturally."
Tim King
Founder & Director
// What People Say
Trusted by Clients and Candidates.
Fantastic service and could not recommend highly enough. From the initial profile discussion, candidate reviews, through to final selection - nothing was too much trouble. Tim will be the first person I speak to when it comes to expanding the team again.
Stephen Case
Client and Candidate
As my first experience working with a recruiter in the UK, it was an outstanding experience. Matchking specialise in tech marketing, so it did not take long to bring them on board. They brought a set of well-qualified candidates - and we selected a great talent from that set.
Lyndsey Hersha-Rojas
Client
Tim has been an invaluable resource for identifying and engaging with only the highest quality candidates for our EMEA staffing needs. He takes the time to ask the extra questions so he has an excellent understanding of how relationships could work.
Joe Mara
Client
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
