Our partnership with ClearScore began in 2019, and over the years we’ve supported the business across a wide range of roles. After successfully delivering multiple product and marketing hires, ClearScore returned to us to support another critical position — their Senior Creative Strategy Manager.
ClearScore is one of the UK’s most widely used fintech platforms, helping millions of users take control of their financial wellbeing. As the brand continues to scale internationally, their creative output plays a vital role in how they engage, educate, and retain users.
In 2025, ClearScore created a brand-new role — Senior Creative Strategy Manager — designed to sit at the intersection of creativity, marketing, and user engagement. As it was a newly defined position, the brief required extra care, clarity, and collaboration.
Because this was the first role of its kind within the team, the scope and seniority evolved throughout the process. As is often the case with newly established roles, part of the process involved testing candidate levels, refining expectations, and aligning the role with market realities.
Given our long-standing relationship and previous success, ClearScore asked us to lead this search. The trust built over several years meant we understood not only the role, but the business context, team dynamics, and level of talent required to make this hire a success.
Working closely with Director of Performance Marketing, Marc Waxman, recruitment consultant, Olivia Wilde, began by mapping the market in detail. This produced a carefully curated shortlist aligned to the agreed salary band, experience level, and capability brief.
As conversations progressed, it became clear that the role carried more scope than initially outlined. Olivia identified a standout candidate — someone whose specialist knowledge and strategic maturity aligned perfectly with what the team truly needed. We worked collaboratively with Marc and ClearScore to explore how this fit could be achieved within budget and organisational structure.
ClearScore appointed their Senior Creative Strategy Manager — a hire that unlocks a fresh era of creative direction for the brand. This hire marks the beginning of a new creative chapter for ClearScore, and we’re excited to see the influence the successful hire makes.
We’ve been partnering with 3Search since 2020, and in that time they’ve become a true extension of our team. They consistently take the time to understand not just what we’re hiring for, but why, helping us shape roles and search processes from the very beginning. Liv stayed closely connected throughout every stage, keeping communication flowing and ensuring alignment. 3Search have repeatedly delivered high-quality talent, and each search has felt structured, well-managed, and genuinely supported. Most recently, we had a tight deadline for a critical hire, and Liv kept everything on track. Her organisation, pace, and commitment meant we secured the right person within the timeframe. After several years of working together, I can confidently say 3Search are reliable, proactive partners who always bring a strong understanding of the marketing landscape and great people to the table.Marc Waxman Director of Performance Marketing
Candidate Thought Count: 1
Liv was a pleasure to work with, with strong communication and regular updates throughout the process. She was warm, friendly, and genuinely driven to help me succeed. Her guidance — including CV structure and industry insight — was invaluable. I’m excited to stay in touch!Senior Creative Strategy Manager
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