Lead Recruiter – Contract Media & Marketing EU, MENA & US
LEAD_REC_CONTRACT_MEDIA_MARKETING
Posted: 18/02/2026
- Negotiable
- London
- FULL_TIME
Join a High‑Growth Team in One of Sphere’s Most Strategic Markets
2025 was a landmark year for Sphere Digital Recruitment. We achieved:
13% growth across UK & Europe (permanent)
39% growth across contract
100% growth in the US
We’ve adapted, innovated, and doubled down on the markets that matter most to our long‑term strategy. Now, we’re expanding our high‑performing Contract Media & Marketing team, and we’re looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to help scale our presence across Europe, MENA, or the US.
You’ll work with world‑leading brands, agencies, and cutting‑edge consumer technology businesses, including Burberry, Liberty, Unilever, Samsung, TikTok, Social Chain, Ogilvy, VCCP, and We Are Social.
About Sphere
For the past 12 years, Sphere has been a specialist recruitment leader in the digital ecosystem. We’re proud to be:
Best Small Company to Work For in the UK (2022)
Best Recruitment Company to Work For (All Sizes, UK)
Home to the Life in Digital podcast with 75,000+ listeners
The #1 talent provider to the world’s biggest agency networks, GroupM, Omnicom, Publicis, Havas, and Dentsu
Our CRM is rich with exclusive, high‑demand eCommerce and digital talent, giving you access to some of the most sought‑after clients and candidates in the market.
With a collaborative, high‑achieving, people‑first culture, Sphere is known for being one of the most rewarding and supportive recruitment environments in the industry. Our CEO, Ed Steer, was also voted Best CEO of a Small Company (UK).
The Role
As a Recruiter in our Contract Media & Marketing team, you will:
Manage, nurture, and grow long‑standing client relationships
Lead from the front with billing, playing a key role in the future of the team
Win new business across existing Sphere accounts and new opportunities
Operate as part of a high‑performance team spanning the UK, Europe, and the US
Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and high‑energy team culture
Build a strong market presence in your chosen region (Europe, MENA, or US)
About You
You’ll excel in this role if you are:
A proven high achiever with the ambition to deliver outstanding results
Motivated and driven, with strong personal accountability
Someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment
Passionate about learning, growth, and continuously improving your craft
Consultative, commercial, and client‑focused in your approach
Why Join Sphere?
A high‑growth, high‑value market and warm client base
Award‑winning culture and leadership
Exceptional training, development, and career acceleration
A supportive, ambitious team with fun and collaboration at our core
A chance to build a strategic contract division during its fastest period of expansion
Hannah Brown
Commercial Director