We're Escape Hatch, a friendly, expert digital media and digital marketing recruitment consultancy based in the heart of Brighton and Hove. For the last two decades we've been matching exceptional, driven people with the best digital media, digital marketing, PR, creative, events and digital sales jobs in Brighton, Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

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What We Do Report

We recruit for the leading digital media companies, advertising agencies, digital marketing agencies, PR agencies, conference & exhibition organisers and client companies in Brighton, Sussex, Surrey and Kent. With a combined 85 years of media experience our expertise means that we understand the needs of our clients and the aspirations of our candidates.

Candidates Report

We're on the preferred supplier lists of the brightest and best digital media and digital marketing businesses in Brighton, Sussex, Surrey and Kent so you'll get unrivalled access to the companies you really aspire to work for. We're friendly, discreet, sensitive to your circumstances, proactive and very supportive.

Clients Report

We understand that recruiting a new member to your team can be complicated and time-consuming. We're here to simplify the process, screen out unsuitable candidates, manage unrealistic expectations, ensure that candidates are properly briefed, save you time and ensure a successful outcome. Get in touch for a chat and we'll take you through how we work, how we can work for you and how we can find your perfect new team member.

Amy Watts

May 25, 2021

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I have had a brilliant experience with Escape Hatch Media. Derek has been extremely supportive in helping me secure a position at my dream agency. He has supported me right through the process, sharing feedback swiftly, offering advice and keeping the lines of communication open. I cannot recommend him enough - he really does look to match the right people to the right role with integrity and genuinely cares about client and employee happiness post a job offer. It's very refreshing and motivating, thank you!

Marion Grimes

Feb 17, 2021

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I can't recommend Derek enough. Not like many recruiters I had contacted, Derek knows how to listen and matches you with the perfect role! He has great contacts with amazing companies but he is also incredibly patient and supportive, checking in to see how you are feeling throughout the process and helping you with difficult questions. I am so glad I called him: after 53 "not-even-answered" LinkedIn applications, I wouldn't have found my job. Thank you Derek!

Alex Ford

Jan 21, 2021

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Extremely professional and swift. Derek was a pleasure to work with and kept me up to date at all times. I would thoroughly recommend.

Gemma Rollason

Dec 24, 2020

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My experience with Escape Hatch Media has been second to none! In these difficult times I have been searching for a new role since being made redundant because of Covid 19 like many of us. During this time I have had problems with recruiter communication, feedback and matching me with the right roles - not the case with Derek and Escape Hatch! Derek has placed me in what seems to be my perfect role and I am really excited to start next week - the entire process only took a couple of weeks and Derek was there with information and advice all the way! I can't recommend highly enough - thank-you Derek! :

Thomas Bennett

Jun 06, 2020

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Fantastic first class personal service! Derek and Cat took a real interest to make sure they could offer the best and most suitable opportunities. I am now very settled and happy in a great role! Best recruiter in the area hands down!

Neil Cains

Jan 10, 2020

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Derek placed me in my first media job over 15 years ago and we've stayed in touch ever since. He's the first person I speak to if I ever need support with recruitment. Escape Hatch are great at what they do, you can trust them, and they're incredibly well connected. I 100% recommend them.

Becca Larkin

Mar 24, 2018

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I had a really positive experience with Escape Hatch Media. Cat Murray went out of her way to help and answer any questions I had throughout the whole process. She responded to emails quickly and efficiently. 100% recommend.

Oc Pit

Mar 11, 2018

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Cat Murray is very good at mis-selling jobs, throwing candidates in the scrapheap and over promising. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

Charlotte Matten

Feb 10, 2018

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Cat was absolutely wonderful and set me up for an interview for a role which is perfect for me, my interests and my skills. Over the moon to be in my new position, thank you escape hatch and thank you Cat!

Google Reviewer

Apr 30, 2016

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Avoid! Completely thrown on the scrapheap by these guys. Empty promises followed by being outright ignored again and again at a time when I really needed their help.