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Powered by deep market expertise and a globally connected network, Sphere delivers the talent that moves organisations forward.

Meet our Co-Founders

Since launching in 2012, Ed Steer and Niall Phelan, Sphere’s Co-Founders, have built an award-winning global recruitment agency.

Award winning recruitment

Our Values

To create meaningful and engaging experiences for our people and our customers that enable growth and get results.

Expertise

Know our markets and know our customers. Be specialist. Be an expert.

Partnership

Work together, listen, add value. Build long lasting relationships with customers and peers. Be a partner.

Purpose

Start projects with an end in mind. Have reason behind our action. Focus on a result. Be solutions-driven. Be purposeful.

Responsibility

Work with integrity. Understand our responsibility in everything that we do. Look first at ourselves. Be an example to others. Be responsible.

Simplicity

Do small and basic things brilliantly all the time. Be clear and concise. Keep things simple.

Ambition

Go above and beyond. Never settle for mediocrity. Expect and strive for excellence in everything we do. Be ambitious.

"We've been working with Sphere for two years, and they continue to be great partners for us when we need to source the right talent for both freelance and perm roles. The team gets it, knows what we need, and is very attentive and collaborative when bringing candidates and options to the table for us to review."

Daniel Sharma-Cansdale Senior Strategy Director

"OK COOL have been building a world class team of the smartest strategists, creatives and exceptional client leaders - the people who can craft stories that stand out and delight the world's biggest and most contemporary brands. I know that I can rely on the team at Sphere to connect me with these communities and to adapt with us as we scale at pace."

Ben Arnold CEO

"Sphere set the mould for recruiters. They are quick to understand the brief, our culture, and present quality candidates fast."

Yassen Soussi Group HR Director

"It’s rare to find a recruitment company that’s both professional and personable, but Sphere Recruitment really gets that balance right. They are such a great team who clearly know what they’re doing - highly recommended!"

Danny Andrews Senior Resource Manager

"Sphere has been an invaluable partner in our executive hiring efforts. Their quick communication, thorough vetting process, and ability to deliver exceptional candidates quickly make them truly unique and effective. What sets them apart is their global reach of quality candidates and a white-glove candidate experience."

Carrie Galli Chief HR Officer

"Working with Sphere over the past 8 years has been a genuinely positive experience. The team are professional, responsive, and truly invested in finding the right fit, making the whole process as smooth as possible.”

Josh Sananes Managing Director

"We’ve worked with Sphere on several senior, strategically important hires. Sphere has been a brilliant partner throughout - well connected, effective and great to work with.”  

Rich Stanton Founder

"Sphere were a great partner for us during a busy period of hiring. Their Project Delivery model meant we could quickly bring in additional recruiter support, which really helped us boost activity across multiple teams. As a result, we made a number of successful placements and navigated a demanding hiring period much more effectively."

Elly Rossmaur Senior Resource & Talent Mobility Manager

"Ed and Sphere are a wonderful component in our talent acquisition success! Ed's whole business model is set up to move in an agile fashion and reflect the landscape of fast paced media and tech environments. I see Ed and Sphere as a game changer."

Emy Rumble-Mettle CPO

"As Wayfair relocated a large part of our team from Berlin to London, we needed a recruitment partner who had access to the best digital and ecommerce talent - at speed. Sphere did not let us down. They delivered quality candidates at pace, and in every role overdelivered vs KPI."

Mike Pearson Head of Creative & Promotions EU

Est. 2012

Our History

2012

Since launching in 2012, Ed Steer and Niall Phelan, Sphere’s Co-Founders, have built an award-winning global recruitment business connecting exceptional talent with the world’s most ambitious businesses.

2015

Sphere was named Recruitment Agency of the Year by APSCo, marking an early milestone in our growth and industry recognition.

2020

Sphere moved into 20 Red Lion Street, Holborn, establishing a new London headquarters at the heart of the business.

2021

Sphere launched its North American business, supporting clients with growth and expansion across the US market.

2022

Sphere was recognised as the Best Recruitment Agency in the UK, Best Small Company in the UK, and achieved World Class accreditation at the Best Companies Awards.

2024

Sphere acquired JasperRose, expanding the group’s expertise across consumer, media and technology sectors.

2025

Sphere opened its second international office in South Africa, expanding our global reach and ability to support clients across international markets.

2026

With offices in London, New York and South Africa, Sphere now supports some of the world’s leading technology, media, agency and consumer brands with hiring across multiple international markets.

Globally Connected. Personally Focused.

Our teams are based around the world. We’d love to see you at one of our offices, events or at a coffee shop near by.

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