Delivering a time-critical Senior PR and Communications Manager to maintain brand momentum at The King’s Cross Group

Our relationship with real estate owner and asset manager, The King’s Cross Group, began when they required marketing recruitment support. Following these successful placements, the team re-engaged 3Search, partnering with Matthew Stevenson to support a time-sensitive interim requirement within their communications function.

Delivering a time-critical Senior PR and Communications Manager to maintain brand momentum at The King’s Cross Group

The story of The King's Cross Group

The King’s Cross Group is one of London’s most significant property development and regeneration businesses, responsible for continuing King’s Cross’ legacy as one of the world’s most successful mixed-use projects. 

When the Senior PR and Communications Manager was going on maternity leave, maintaining consistent brand, media, and stakeholder communications was critical. They needed a quick solution to allow time for a handover. 

Challenge: Maintaining continuity in a high-profile communications function

The business needed to secure an interim Senior PR and Communications Manager to cover a maternity leave period within a tight timeframe. 

This was not a simple replacement hire. They required: 

  • A candidate with strong property and placemaking experience 
  • The ability to operate immediately at a senior level 
  • Strong stakeholder management across a complex environment 
  • A seamless handover period to avoid disruption

The main challenge was balancing speed with quality, ensuring the hire could be made quickly enough to allow for proper transition but without compromising calibre.

Solution: Specialist communications recruitment support

Leveraging his vast network of Communications Managers, Matthew Stevenson delivered a highly targeted and accelerated search process, focusing on speed, relevance, and precision: 

  • Leveraged existing 3Search network of vetted interim PR specialists 
  • Delivered a fully qualified shortlist within 4 days 
  • Structured a streamlined 3-stage interview process 
  • Ensured tight coordination between all stakeholders to maintain momentum 

Process outcomes: 

  • 4 candidates progressed to first stage 
  • 3 candidates advanced to second stage 
  • 1 candidate selected following final stage

This approach enabled rapid decision-making while maintaining a high bar for quality. 

Result: A coordinated interview process, resulting in an excellent hire

Matthew successfully delivered an interim Senior PR and Communications Manager within the required timeframe, with the successful candidate due to start ahead of the maternity leave period to allow for a seamless handover. The hire ensures: 

  • Continuity across PR and communications activity 
  • Ongoing support for brand and stakeholder engagement 
  • Stability within a critical function during a key period for the business 

We continue to work with The King’s Cross Group as they grow their marketing and communications teams. 

Liz Mulkerrin, People Director
Having previously worked with Charlotte Cozens who placed a Senior Marketing Manager with us, we partnered with 3Search again in our search for an interim Senior PR and Communications Manager to cover a period of Maternity leave and worked with Matthew Stevenson. With this being time-sensitive, Matthew worked at pace to deliver a great shortlist which was aligned to what we were hoping for in terms of sector experience and skillset. Within three weeks of initially briefing Matthew on the position, we were able make a successful hire well within the timeframes we were expecting.

Candidate Thought Count: 1

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Matthew Stevenson from 3Search is an excellent recruiter. He is professional, friendly and approachable. He provides industry insight, takes the time to understand candidates' needs and balance this with client briefs. I would absolutely recommend Matthew and his 3Search colleagues - their professionalism as an organisation, as well as networking events and job market knowledge is exceptional.
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