North East Freelance Network

Freelance Directory

Browse our freelance directory to tap into local talent. All listings have been manually checked and vetted to ensure quality and relevance.

Carrie Brooks

Carrie Brooks

  • Content & Copywriting
  • Email
  • Organic Social Media
  • PR/Comms
  • Strategy & Planning

Passionate about helping charities communicate effectively, I offer 20 years experience in comms support, strategy and reviews, training and mentoring for impactful, budget-friendly results.

Ideal Client
Charity sector, needing help with comms on a limited budget.
Ideal Project
Comms support | Mentoring & Training | Strategy
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer, Project

Bryn Mordey

Bryn Mordey

  • Admin/Operations
  • Organic Social Media
  • Video Production
Contract type

Hourly

Emma Davies

Emma Davies

  • Business
  • Organic Social Media
  • SEO

A Freelancer and Founder specialising in website design and development, business strategy and digital marketing, with extensive experience helping businesses develop and grow their online presence.

Ideal Client
Small or start up businesses with ambitious founders
Ideal Project
Web Design | Social Media Management | SEO | Copy | Brand Identity
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

Gemma Ryan

Gemma Ryan

  • Creative Writing
  • Organic Social Media

Hi I'm Gemma Ryan, I am a copywriter, content creator and blogger focusing on all things mental health and wellbeing.

Contract type

Project

Lindsay Razaq

Lindsay Razaq

  • Organic Social Media

Writer and editor with 15 years of media experience, including London Evening Standard, BBC and The Aberdeen Press and Journal. Creative and reliable, with an eye for detail.

Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer

Chloe Hall

Chloe Hall

  • Email
  • Organic Social Media
  • Paid Social Media
  • Policy
  • Product Marketing

Award-winning marketing consultant, with 10 years' experience working with big names like Lindt, Crew Clothing, Gü Puds and more.

Ideal Client
Focused on growth and results not just TikTok viral videos
Ideal Project
Targeting new markets, launching new product/service, brand reputation
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

  • Organic Social Media
  • Paid Social Media

Straight-talking Digital Marketing Strategist helping design-led, e-commerce brands grow

Ideal Client
Online retailers selling design-led products
Ideal Project
Pinterest (organic and Ads) or Meta Ads Management
Contract type

Hourly, Retainer

Lauren Archer Etherington

Lauren Archer Etherington

  • Business
  • Events
  • Leadership
  • Organic Social Media
  • PR/Comms

Delivering strategic Brand Marketing and PR services to independent Agencies in the UK, helping agency founders and their teams reach the scale of their ambitions and become businesses that people want to work for and with

Ideal Client
– UK-based independent Agencies delivering digital, development, creative, brand, comms, etc. – Current turnover circa £1m, aiming to reach £2m-£3m within the next few years. – Struggling to manage their own Marketing/Strategy/Comms as client work always takes priority. – Needs an experienced pair of hands to handle all aspects of their Agency's marketing and ensure consistent delivery to boost growth, improve profile and create a brand people want to work with and for.
Ideal Project
– Initial 6-month project, with Strategy covered in Month 1, followed by 5 months of delivery of the strategy/plan. If the client wishes to continue after this, they move to monthly rolling. – Monthly budget circa £1200-£2400 depending on the level of support required.
Contract type

Retainer

  • Content & Copywriting
  • Design
  • Organic Social Media

Marketing freelancer with an eye for detail and fondness for creativity. Experience in B2C & B2B roles. Social media, blog content, design, proofreading, web copy… you name it, I’ve probably done it!

Ideal Client
Smaller businesses, start-ups or other freelancers
Ideal Project
Designing branded materials to showcase your business.
Contract type

Hourly

Dave Head

Dave Head

  • Business
  • Data & Analytics
  • Design
  • Email
  • Organic Social Media
  • Paid Social Media
  • Photography
  • PPC
  • Product Marketing
  • SEO
  • Video Production
  • Web Design & Development

We’re Northern Designers, a creative agency located in the heart of the North East. We pride ourselves on delivering unique and professional solutions in web design, digital marketing, and photography.

Ideal Client
Small to Medium-Sized Businesses, E-commerce Businesses, Startups, Freelancers.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer, Project

Alex Robertson

Alex Robertson

  • Content & Copywriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Data & Analytics
  • Email
  • Events
  • Organic Social Media
  • PR/Comms
  • Product Marketing

A freelance marketer and marketing consultant with a focus on copywriting, creating engaging content, and strategy.

Ideal Client
Small to medium-sized businesses looking to update or enhance their marketing strategy.
Ideal Project
I love any project relating to copywriting, PR, or creating written content.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily

Samantha Brimer

Samantha Brimer

  • Admin/Operations
  • Content & Copywriting
  • Email
  • Organic Social Media
  • PR/Comms
  • Project Management
  • Strategy & Planning

Freelance Marketing and Project Manager, specialising in arts, culture, heritage and not-for-profit sectors.

Ideal Client
A creative individual or organisation, that knows they need to communicate or market themselves, but either doesn't know where to start or doesn't have the time to dedicate to it. They are purpose-driven and passionate about their work.
Ideal Project
I love seeing something through from the beginning, so my ideal project would be working with a client to create an annual marketing strategy, and then continuing on a monthly retainer to help implement it.
Contract type

Daily, Retainer, Project

Emily Cauchi

Emily Cauchi

  • Design
  • Organic Social Media
  • Paid Social Media
  • Web Design & Development

I’m Em, a Freelance Designer with experience in web design, branding, print, and social media. I also run PotatoeGraphics, my Etsy shop, where I design and sell stickers, coasters, and bookmarks. Whether for business or creativity, I love bringing ideas to life through design!

Ideal Client
Businesses of any size, from startups to large-scale companies. While I’ve worked with clients in maritime, sexual wellness, marketing, and music, no industry is off-limits—I thrive on adapting designs to fit any brand’s needs.
Ideal Project
My ideal project involves designing impactful social media assets, both static and animated. I also specialise in branding and web design, with a passion for building strong visual identities that support long-term brand growth.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer, Project