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Delivering a critical interim hire for Fairview New Homes

Our real estate marketing recruiters partnered with property developer, Fairview New Homes, in 2024. The Head of Marketing needed urgent support to cover a maternity leave during what was shaping up to be a major year for the business.  

With multiple new developments launching and no margin for disruption, Fairview needed the right interim marketing support quickly. Our specialist recruitment consultants delivered the perfect search methodology to ensure that they engaged the right candidate in a timeframe that allowed them to hand over their workload. 

Delivering a critical interim hire for Fairview New Homes

The story of Fairview New Homes

Fairview New Homes is a leading UK housebuilder, known for delivering high-quality residential developments across London and the South East. Their marketing team plays a vital role in driving demand, supporting launches, and maintaining momentum across a busy development pipeline. 

Challenge: An immediate, high-impact maternity cover hire

When Fairview's Marketing Manager was due to go on maternity leave, they needed to secure a Marketing Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract who could step in seamlessly. With the deadline looming, they had to hire quickly to allow for a proper handover during a high-pressure period. 

Given the time sensitivity and the specialist nature of property marketing, this was not a role that could be left to chance. The challenge was twofold: 

  • Hire quickly, to allow for handover before maternity leave began 
  • Hire well, ensuring the candidate had proven property marketing experience and could hit the ground running during a busy launch schedule

That’s where our team came in. 

Solution: Exclusive, structured and time-critical

Charlotte Cozens, property marketing recruiter, and Sarah Jones, specialist interim recruiter, worked closely with the Head of Marketing to design the right search approach. Leveraging Sarah’s established network of immediately available property marketers, we were able to engage relevant talent quickly and confidently.  

We partnered with Fairview on an exclusive basis, running a tightly structured interview process designed around the required timelines. 

Rather than sending volume, the team only presented candidates with: 

  • Direct property marketing experience 
  • Availability aligned to the maternity cover start date

The confidence and capability to step into a senior role immediately 

One candidate stood out from the very first interview. Having recently relocated from Australia with relevant property experience, Sarah proved to be an exceptional fit for Fairview’s needs. 

Result: From maternity cover to permanent employee

The preferred candidate joined Fairview New Homes on an initial 12-month FTC and delivered outstanding results throughout the year. Her impact, capability and cultural fit were so strong that she has since been made permanent. 

As the year progressed and workload increased, Fairview also identified the need for junior marketing support. We partnered with the business again to deliver an excellent Marketing Assistant who supports social media and day-to-day marketing execution. 

They have also become a valued member of the team, bringing energy, reliability, and strong execution to Fairview’s marketing function. Together, these hires ensured continuity during a critical period and strengthened the team for the long term. 

Lucy Conlon, Senior Marketing Manager
We partnered with 3Search for their expertise in property marketing and their specialist experience in recruiting interim roles — both of which we needed when our Marketing Manager went on maternity leave. The process was really easy. Recruiting can be time-consuming, but Sarah Jones helped massively by only sending over candidates I would automatically want to interview. She clearly understood our business and what I was looking for, which made the process so much easier. From the first interview, I knew Sarah (candidate) would be a fantastic fit at Fairview. I’d absolutely recommend 3Search to other businesses looking for a knowledgeable, efficient and genuinely supportive recruitment partner.

Candidate Thought Count: 2

Hear from our successful candidates...

I relocated from Australia last year and was recommended to connect with Sarah and the 3Search team — I’m so glad I did. From day one they were incredibly supportive and took the time to really understand my experience and career goals. Within just a few weeks, I secured a 12-month maternity cover role. Fast-forward a year and I’ve since been offered a permanent position. I trust the 3Search team completely and would recommend them without hesitation.
Marketing Manager
I had the pleasure of working with Alice during my job search and couldn’t be happier with the experience. She was professional, responsive and genuinely supportive throughout, always keeping me updated and offering helpful advice. Thanks to Alice, I secured a role I’m genuinely excited about. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for their next opportunity.
Marketing Assistant

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