Permanent positions and interim assignments for the professional

Jobs for communications and marketing professionals

Various permanent and interim positions

For my clients I'm looking for experienced communications and marketing professionals for a variety of permanent and interim positions. Successful professionals with at least 7 years of relevant experience in communications and/or marketing. My clients are communications consultancies, financial sector (e.g. banks, credit card issuers), legal profession, retail, broadcasters, automotive, NGOs, Higher Professional Education, ICT, museums, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and municipalities.

Senior advisory, management and board positions in the field of (amongst others):

 

  • Corporate communications

  • Brand management

  • Positioning

  • Marketing communications

  • Internal communications/employee branding

  • Change management

  • Business development

  • Spokesman/media relations

  • Public affairs

  • Issue management/crisis communications

  • Stakeholder management

  • Social media & content management

  • Copywriting

  • Accountmanagement

  • Project management

  • Campaign management

  • (Online) marketing

  • Database marketing

  • Email marketing

  • CRM management

How we work at Welling Search Ltd.

Personal acquaintance


Getting to know all candidates in my exclusive database personally is of vital importance in me understanding what makes you special. In addition to your expertise and your views on your profession, I want to know all about your passions and interests, but also what ambitions and dreams you have. This helps me make the best assessment for a good match between yourself and an organisation looking to hire.

Proprietary candidate database and network


For each search assignment my own candidate database and extensive network will be my first port of call in finding the perfect communications and marketing professional. Once I consider there to be sufficient synergy, I will contact you for a further interview. In addition, I am always looking for ambitious communications and marketing professionals.

 Guidance during the application process

I'll guide you extensively throughout the entire application process. This includes in depth preparation for the interview with the client and an evaluation afterwards.

Follow up after placement

Permanent positions:
After starting with your new employer, I offer you voluntary and free of charge a coaching program of three tailor made sessions by the experienced executive coach, Maaike Strack van Schijndel (www.msvs.nl). When you start your new job, you’ll be able to hit the ground running.
During the first year, I’ll continue to monitor your placement. I’ll be in regular contact with both you and your employer. Normally an evaluation takes place one month after the start date.

Interim assignment:
Throughout the entire contract period, I’ll stay in touch regularly. Given my experience, I understand the dilemmas you may be facing. Especially at the beginning when all is new, I can be a useful sparring partner, sharing expertise and experiences.

Introduction

Personal acquaintance


Getting to know all candidates in my exclusive database personally is of vital importance in me understanding what makes you special. In addition to your expertise and your views on your profession, I want to know all about your passions and interests, but also what ambitions and dreams you have. This helps me make the best assessment for a good match between yourself and an organisation looking to hire.

Search

Proprietary candidate database and network


For each search assignment my own candidate database and extensive network will be my first port of call in finding the perfect communications and marketing professional. Once I consider there to be sufficient synergy, I will contact you for a further interview. In addition, I am always looking for ambitious communications and marketing professionals.

Guidance

 Guidance during the application process

I'll guide you extensively throughout the entire application process. This includes in depth preparation for the interview with the client and an evaluation afterwards.

Follow up

Follow up after placement

Permanent positions:
After starting with your new employer, I offer you voluntary and free of charge a coaching program of three tailor made sessions by the experienced executive coach, Maaike Strack van Schijndel (www.msvs.nl). When you start your new job, you’ll be able to hit the ground running.
During the first year, I’ll continue to monitor your placement. I’ll be in regular contact with both you and your employer. Normally an evaluation takes place one month after the start date.

Interim assignment:
Throughout the entire contract period, I’ll stay in touch regularly. Given my experience, I understand the dilemmas you may be facing. Especially at the beginning when all is new, I can be a useful sparring partner, sharing expertise and experiences.

Introduction

Personal acquaintance

Getting to know all candidates in my exclusive database personally is of vital importance in me understanding what makes you special. In addition to your expertise and your views on your profession, I want to know all about your passions and interests, but also what ambitions and dreams you have. This helps me make the best assessment for a good match between yourself and an organisation looking to hire.

Search

Proprietary candidate database and network


For each search assignment my own candidate database and extensive network will be my first port of call in finding the perfect communications and marketing professional. Once I consider there to be sufficient synergy, I will contact you for a further interview. In addition, I am always looking for ambitious communications and marketing professionals.

Guidance

 Guidance during the application process  

I'll guide you extensively throughout the entire application process. This includes in depth preparation for the interview with the client and an evaluation afterwards.
Before candidates are selected for a permanent position, I offer them a unique personal assessment interview by an experienced executive coach (Maaike Strack van Schijndel). In this confidential interview, coach and candidate reflect on the next career step and assess taking on a new challenge.

Follow up

Follow up after placement

Permanent positions:
After starting with your new employer, I offer you voluntary and free of charge a coaching program of three tailor made sessions by the experienced executive coach, Maaike Strack van Schijndel (www.msvs.nl). When you start your new job, you’ll be able to hit the ground running.
During the first year, I’ll continue to monitor your placement. I’ll be in regular contact with both you and your employer. Normally an evaluation takes place one month after the start date.

Interim assignment:
Throughout the entire contract period, I’ll stay in touch regularly. Given my experience, I understand the dilemmas you may be facing. Especially at the beginning when all is new, I can be a useful sparring partner, sharing expertise and experiences.

Wondering what I can do for you?

Are you the communications and marketing talent that should not be missing from my exclusive candidate database? Then sign up today! I will contact you within 24 hours so we can get to know each other.

“When we both worked at Nuon Retail in 2001, I experienced Marion's work passion and helicopter view in her role as Interim Communications Manager.
In her current role as an Executive and Interim Searcher for Welling Search she matched me several times as an Interim Marketing Accell Group amongst others.
In addition to relevant expertise in the field of Commerce, Marketing and Communications, Marion has a broad and deep knowledge of organizations. She is characterized by a thorough preparation and execution of assignments and has a sincere interest in her clients and candidates in order to find a perfect match for both.”

Olav Meyknecht
(interim) senior retail marketeer/manager, concept developer, business consultant

“Since mid-2022 I ‘ve been working with Marion intensively, both as a candidate as well as a client. This has allowed me to gain insight in her valuable expertise on both sides. She manages to surprise me continually by nominating the right candidate for our team and organization.
Her many years of experience as a marketing and communications professional sets her apart as a searcher. For me she’s a great sparring partner, who can give valuable advice with the merest of hints. In addition, she’s a lovely person to work with. Few people make me laugh out loud so much as Marion. I can highly recommend her!”

Marjolein Trok
Manager Marketing & Communication Christelijke Hogeschool Ede (CHE)

“Although I was not short of assignments as an independent communications consultant, I was triggered when Marion Welling approached me for a permanent position that ‘seemed like a perfect fit’ for me. In addition to the matching capabilities, what struck me most about Welling Search was the professional and personal guidance. This manifested itself in clear agreements, thorough preparation prior to the job interviews and regular feedback. The after placement service was also excellent. All this made this procedure a valuable experience, which resulted in a fantastic job!”

Caroline Jooren
senior communications advisor NautaDutilh

“I got to know Marion as a consummate professional who makes a point of getting to know you as a candidate (and as a person) in order to construct a perfect match. Aside from her matchingmaking skills, her ‘after placement service’ feels really good and personal. I especially appreciate her great ability to empathise. I heartily recomment her.”

Peter C.H. van Leeuwen
Manager Marketing & Communicatie a.i. Christelijke Hogeschool Ede (CHE)

"Marion Welling is a professional colleague I’ve known for more than 20 years. From time to time we’d be sparring partners and I always enjoyed her company. But four years ago we found a new connection: Marion as a searcher at her own search agency, Welling Search, and me as an interim professional as part of her network. Marion is uniquely adept at spotting to which organisations my expertise in branding, positioning and innovation is best suited. I’m on my third interim assignment already, currently at Naturalis. Prior assignments for Welling Search were at Carqon (Accell) and RNW Media. On to our next anniversary, Marion!"

Ria van Kempen
Customer journey – CRM marketeer a.i. Naturalis Biodiversity Center

"In my opinion, Marion is far ahead of the competition when it comes to searchers, who often prioritise quick results over the quality of a match. Our briefing was challenging; find two freelance candidates at short notice for two very specific positions for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. From the start, she was honest about the possibilities and kept us closely updated on the developments. Ultimately, we hired three candidates she put forth, because all three fitted in the team and our objectives. With her humour and flair, she is also a very nice person to work with."

Christiane Anell
Senior CRM Campaign Manager a.i. PVH Corp

“Marion Welling is an excellent searcher. Rarely have I encountered someone who searches so persistently and qualitatively for the right candidate with a top result. In addition, a pleasant and very open discussion partner. I can wholeheartedly recommend Marion.”

Wilmar A. Tax
Chief Strategy & Innovation/Partner at HPB (Het PR Bureau)

"I found Marion Welling’s mediation to be very satisfying. During the application process her advice and our conversations were open and honest and I was really aware of her thorough knowledge of the communications profession.
She made sure the entire procedure was handled as well and as quickly as possible, with her attention always focussed on me, the candidate. I took the job and I have to say: it's a very good match!"

Jan Willem van Hofwegen
senior communications advisor/teamlead RTL

"In 2008 I got to know Marion as a very strong and capable interim professional. For her to choose this new direction didn’t surprise me. This job suits her perfectly; the combination of her extensive professional knowledge and expertise, her great affinity with people and her genuine interest in them plus her sense of humour all make her a top Searcher. I ended up having a great time at RNW Media, so she was spot on seeing that. Thank you for the super support Marion!"

Laura Minderop,
senior communications officer a.i. RNW Media

"Marion Marion has an enormous amount of experience and people knowledge and she understood that I would feel at home as interim Manager Station Communications at RTL. I really enjoyed my time there and the feeling was mutual. Should Marion have another assignment for me, I would go in blind!"

Birgit Jansen
Manager Station Communications RTL a.i.

“When (recently) Marion was looking for a Senior Communications Consultant for an international cooperative in the floriculture sector, I got onto her radar. That's one of her strong points; perfect timing and a really good network”

Yolande Meurs
Communication manager/senior communication advisor a.i.

“Marion is conversant with all facets of (Marketing) and Communications and is a great sounding board and coach. With her great sense of humour, she always manages to create really a relaxed atmosphere.”

Loes Romeijnders
Communication advisor Payments Association Netherlands

“Her expertise and her genuine interest in the person behind the professional make Marion unique as a searcher. Her positive attitude is very inspirational."

Peter Hermsen
Senior communications consultant media relations and external communications International Card Services (ICS)

“Marion is extremely precise and committed to the people and organisations she works for. A strategic thinker who needs very little input.”

Marjolein Ruys-Keereweer
Team manager marketing and communication Almere Municipality

“I'm very pleased with our re-acquaintance. When we worked together before, Marion was very committed, involved and direct. An asset for the executive search market, both for clients and professionals!"

Sonja de Wild
Project manager communication a.i. Babboe Bakfietsen