East Sussex has developed into a vibrant hub for digital, creative and technology talent, particularly centred around Brighton & Hove, which is recognised as one of the UK’s strongest digital clusters outside London. The region attracts a broad mix of creative professionals, digital marketers, UX designers, data specialists, software engineers, and product managers — creating a dynamic but highly competitive hiring environment.
Brighton alone is home to hundreds of digital agencies, creative studios, tech start-ups, games studios, SaaS businesses and e-commerce brands. This creates a uniquely diverse talent market — but also fuels a level of competition that often surpasses other South East regions. Employers in East Sussex frequently find that demand for skilled digital and technical professionals outweighs supply, especially in areas such as software development, data analytics, automation, cybersecurity and product management.
Hybrid working has reshaped expectations: many professionals in Brighton and East Sussex expect flexibility, direct progression pathways, and roles connected to meaningful or innovative digital work. As a result, businesses in Eastbourne, Lewes, Hastings and Newhaven often compete against Brighton-based employers and even London roles that now offer remote options.
With companies across the county investing heavily in online growth, digital transformation, e-commerce performance and platform development, recruitment requires a strategic, insights-driven approach — especially when hiring across SaaS, Digital Marketing, Product, Data and Project Delivery.
Live Digital supports organisations in navigating this landscape by delivering targeted recruitment aligned with East Sussex’s digital economy.
East Sussex has a distinctive hiring profile, shaped by its digital creative industries, SaaS start-ups, games studios, marketing agencies and rapidly expanding e-commerce sector. The specialisms below reflect the real hiring needs across the region.
Digital marketing is one of the county’s strongest talent areas, with Brighton widely considered a creative capital. Demand remains high for professionals who can deliver multi-channel campaigns, performance marketing strategies, content production and brand growth.
We help businesses hire digital marketers who understand SEO, PPC, paid social, CRM automation, lifecycle marketing and analytics-driven optimisation. Many organisations also seek digital leads who can collaborate with data analysts, product teams and user-experience specialists — an increasingly common requirement as companies strive for measurable growth.
East Sussex has a sizeable concentration of SaaS companies, games studios, web development agencies and tech consultancies. Software engineers are among the most competitive roles to fill, with high demand for full-stack, backend and frontend developers who are confident with modern frameworks such as React, Vue, Node, Python, TypeScript, .NET, PHP or Java.
Many businesses in Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne want engineers who can contribute to product development, API integrations, cloud-based architectures and digital platform enhancements. Cloud engineering and DevOps roles are also growing, driven by increased adoption of AWS, Azure and automated CI/CD environments.
Product management is increasingly important in East Sussex, particularly among SaaS businesses, digital platforms, e-commerce brands and creative technology agencies. Employers are searching for product managers who understand customer experience, data-driven prioritisation and product lifecycle ownership.
Equally, roles such as product owners, business analysts, delivery managers and agile project managers are essential for coordinating technical workstreams, managing roadmaps and ensuring high-quality product execution. These skills are highly competitive, especially in Brighton’s tech community.
As digital-first organisations and e-commerce brands scale across East Sussex, there is rising demand for data talent. Businesses want analysts who can interpret performance metrics, develop dashboards, run customer insight analysis and support forecasting.
We help organisations hire data analysts skilled in SQL, Power BI, Google Analytics, Python or cloud-based data tooling. BI developers, insight specialists, data engineers and CRO analysts are also frequently sought after — particularly by fast-growth digital and retail businesses.
East Sussex’s retail and independent brand scene — from Brighton’s thriving retail community to online-focused businesses in Eastbourne and Hastings — drives significant demand for e-commerce specialists. Companies require individuals who understand online trading, merchandising, CRO, marketplace optimisation and CRM lifecycle management.
Roles across email automation, customer journey design, segmentation, personalisation, and data-driven retention strategies are increasingly common. Many employers want professionals who can blend commercial thinking with hands-on digital execution.
Our recruitment work spans the sectors that shape East Sussex’s digital and creative economy:
Particularly strong in Brighton & Hove.
A growing sector across Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne.
Digital transformation roles continue to expand.
Increased investment in data and digital capability.
A strong cluster requiring marketing and digital optimisation.
Ongoing need for developers, technical support and product specialists.
Strong demand for growth, CRM and digital performance.
We recruit across a wide range of digital, product and technical roles, including software engineers, cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, product managers, digital product owners, delivery managers, data analysts, BI developers, digital marketing managers, paid media specialists, creatives, UX/UI designers, CRO analysts, CRM & automation specialists, and customer-facing SaaS roles such as customer success and technical support.
Our process is designed to help East Sussex employers secure specialist talent efficiently and confidently.
We begin by understanding your requirements: technical skills, product goals, digital maturity, working culture and the outcomes you expect.
We analyse the East Sussex talent market, reviewing availability, competitive pressures, salary expectations and hybrid-working norms.
Using tailored search strategies, specialist networks and referral-driven sourcing, we engage candidates who match your needs and values.
Every candidate is evaluated for capability, communication style, mindset and alignment with your environment — ensuring only relevant profiles progress.
We coordinate the process, maintaining momentum and supporting you through final selection, salary negotiation and onboarding.
This structured approach ensures that even in competitive hiring environments, employers receive timely, high-quality shortlists and strong candidates.
Recent trends influencing hiring across the county include:
From early-stage startups to scaling SaaS leaders, our clients share a common story — hiring made easier, faster, and smarter. At Live Digital, we partner closely with founders, HR teams, and talent leaders to deliver recruitment solutions that truly make a difference. Here’s what they have to say about working with us.
I have been incredibly impressed with the team at Live Digital. Over an intense period of rapid growth within the business they helped us scale our team across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success. Their attention to detail and understanding of our requirements ensured that each candidate was a really good fit, both in terms of skill set and culture. This significantly streamlined our hiring process and, with their help, we have added high quality talent to the team that is already making a measurable impact.
Operations Director at Dentistry
Live’s attention to detail, friendly consultative approach, and determination were invaluable throughout my search for PPC Execs to join my team. They were always available, following up at every step of the recruitment process. I would have no hesitation in working with them again.
Director of Performance Marketing - Love Holidays
I had an amazing experience working with Live. They impressed me with swift and efficient recruitment assistance—no messing around or time-wasting, just 100% focus. Their industry knowledge and experience were vital in bringing high-calibre candidates to the table
Head of HR at Rehegoo
Live understands our business, has a structured approach, and is always looking for pragmatic ways to move things forward. I appreciate their professionalism and perseverance. Even with challenging projects, they presented a relevant list of candidates.
CEO at Sqanit
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Yes — including Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Newhaven and surrounding regions.
Absolutely — across digital, tech, product and data functions.
Typically within 48–72 hours, depending on the role.
Yes — many East Sussex employers hire nationally or operate hybrid structures.
Software developers, product managers, UX/UI designers, digital marketers, data analysts, BI developers and performance specialists.
If you’re looking for specialist recruitment support in Brighton, Hove, Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes or the wider East Sussex area, we’d be happy to help.
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