Talent for marketing, media and comms.
Hire well. Move forward.
Hope & Glory. Dream big, achieve bigger.
“Hope & Glory is a valued and thoughtful partner to IABC Victoria, always at the ready to champion the communication community at large.
Deeply insightful and understated, Matt stands out for his willingness to understand the people behind the profession.”
“It’s been a pleasure partnering with Matt at Hope & Glory.
He and his team excel at attracting Melbourne’s top talent across marketing, media, and communications. Matt combines professionalism with genuine industry expertise, making him an absolute pleasure to work with.”
“Matt and the team at Hope and Glory are an absolute pleasure to work with.
Highly responsive, transparent and honest, their personalised touch and genuine care for their clients was obvious from day one.”
“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 turn-arounds! Would (and often do) highly recommend!”
“I’ve known and worked with the Hope & Glory team for over a decade.
Consummate professionals, incredible network and superb results.”
Hire & Higher
What’s in a name? At Hope & Glory, it’s a promise – to help organisations rise higher by finding talent that truly aligns with their vision. Because hiring well takes more than matching skills on paper. It’s about finding people whose drive, character and values lift your team and your organisation.
We specialise in finding the people who build reputations – the thinkers, storytellers and connectors who bring clarity, credibility and character to every brand.
Hope & Glory. Dream big, achieve bigger. Your talent partner for marketing, media and communications.
Expertise & Experience
Our areas of recruitment expertise cover most aspects of brand, reputation, audience, content and engagement.
Headaches & Heartaches
Perhaps you’re facing recruitment challenges like these in marketing, media and communications?
Skill gaps
Are you struggling to pinpoint the exact skills and experience your ideal candidate should possess?
High competition
Are other employers moving faster to secure the best marketing, media and comms talent?
Time constraints
Do day-to-day demands leave you with little time to run a full recruitment process?
Limited networks
Do you feel ability to reach for senior marketing, media and comms talent is too limited?
We understand how these issues can impact on employers and job seekers alike. It’s time to address these obstacles head on and find solutions that align with your needs. Ready to make a change?
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Dynamic & Distinctive
What sets us apart.
At Hope & Glory, we focus exclusively on marketing, media and communications – giving employers the advantage of deep sector knowledge, sharp instincts and a personal, outcomes-driven approach.
We’re proudly boutique yet trusted by some of Australia’s most respected organisations. Our size is our strength: agile, responsive and closely aligned to every brief we take on.
We listen carefully, move decisively and tailor each search to deliver lasting impact. Unlock the advantage of partnering with a firm defined by insight, agility and commitment to your success.
Why choose Hope & Glory?
We’re committed to delivering the highest standards in every interaction with you. Our goal is to consistently provide exceptional service, characterised by reliability, transparency, and personalised attention.
We connect you with top talent in marketing, media, and communications.
We uphold professionalism, respect, and ethics in every interaction.
We value clear communication and keep you informed at every step.
We listen and build lasting relationships based on shared knowledge.
Let’s see if we can help.
Success & Solutions: Read our case studies
Professional Services / Peak Body
A large, long-established not-for-profit organisation, employing 2,000+ staff, supporting 8,000+ people annually and operating across 100+ service locations, was navigating an increasingly competitive environment following the introduction of the NDIS.
A global sporting apparel and footwear organisation, generating more than US$46bn in annual revenue, operating across 190+ markets with 75,000+ employees, required interim marketing communications support during a demanding period spanning a global event, campaigns, product priorities and stakeholder coordination.
An iconic Australian retailer, generating ~$3.7bn in annual sales and operating a national footprint of 50+ stores alongside a growing e-commerce channel, was navigating structural change and heightened public scrutiny.
A newly created government department, supporting millions of citizen interactions annually and operating at multi-billion-dollar scale, was tasked with driving major reform and improving trust.
A mid-sized superannuation fund, managing tens of billions in member assets and delivering consistent long-term returns (~8% p.a. over 15 years), was competing in a crowded market where brand visibility and member growth were critical
One of Australia’s largest food manufacturers (~$3bn revenue, 7,000+ employees across 40+ sites), operating as part of a global group spanning 50+ countries, faced mounting regulatory scrutiny, shifting government policy and growing public expectations around sustainability and community impact.
Dreams & Determination
They’re the fuels that power every career.
But what happens when the fire they spark is starved of oxygen and starts to burn out?
Not for want of ambition, but simply from being the right talent in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As specialist recruiters in marketing, media and communications, our reason for being is to keep your flame alive. To rekindle your passion and turn your light towards a place it can truly shine.
Hope & Glory. Where striving meets thriving.
Contribution & Connection
Our commitment to giving back.
We’re dedicated to positively shaping our industry and community. Among others peak bodies, we support the Melbourne Press Club, IABC and CPRA, championing integrity, innovation and connection across marketing, communications and media – and helping create a more informed, engaged and inclusive professional landscape for all.
How’s the Market?
September quarter 2026
Matt Harrison, Director, Hope & Glory
Both employers and job seekers ask me nearly every day, “How’s the market?” And do you know what? It’s a question I ask them a lot in return.
After more than 20 years specialising in marketing recruitment, communications recruitment and media recruitment across Australia, I’ve learned that the answer is usually somewhere between the headlines and the lived experience. Right now, I’d describe it as a two-speed employment market.
Plenty of talented people tell me they’re ready for a change… but they’re also quite happy to sit tight until the right opportunity comes along. At the same time, candidates who are actively looking are finding the process slower than it was two or three years ago. Interviews are taking longer to secure, hiring decisions are taking longer to make, and there simply isn’t the same level of movement between organisations.
To me, that’s the biggest story. The market hasn’t fallen off a cliff. The velocity of hiring has simply slowed.
Competition remains strong across roles such as chief marketing officer (CMO), chief communications officer (CCO), marketing director, communications director, executive general manager, general manager and other senior marketing, communications and corporate affairs leadership positions. It’s not unusual for employers to receive 150–250 applications for a well-known leadership role, although only a small proportion are genuinely competitive. Senior professionals are also spending 6–12 months in the market more frequently than they were a few years ago, while employers are taking longer to make appointments and are often conducting three to five interview stages before making an offer.
AI remains the other major talking point. From what I’m seeing, it’s beginning to reshape communications, content, corporate affairs and marketing roles at a rapid pace. The strongest professionals aren’t competing with AI – they’re using it to research faster, prepare stronger first drafts, analyse information and automate routine tasks, while still bringing the judgement, creativity, commercial thinking and relationships that technology can’t replace.
The broader data tells a similar story. SEEK recently reported that marketing & communications continues to be one of the occupational categories most likely to reference AI skills in job advertisements. At the same time, hiring activity has been improving gradually rather than dramatically, and job advertising volumes remain below the highs experienced during the post-pandemic hiring boom.
Whether you’re hiring a chief marketing officer (CMO), chief communications officer (CCO), marketing director, communications director, head of marketing or another senior marketing, media or communications leader, or considering your next career move, the fundamentals still matter. Employers continue to value commercial judgement, stakeholder management, leadership capability and a track record of delivering results.
If there’s one takeaway, it’s this: keep learning, keep networking and stay visible. The fundamentals haven’t changed. Strong relationships, a solid reputation and demonstrated results still count for a great deal. Good opportunities are absolutely out there – they’re simply taking a little longer to find, and employers are being more deliberate about the people they hire.
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