Lead Recruiter – Creative & Design
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Posted: 19/02/2026
- 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 Creative & Design 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 Samsung, LG, Gain Capital, Delivery Hero, Hello Fresh, Unilever, Liberty and many more.
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 globally across agency networks, B2B companies, DTC brands and media owners & publishers
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).
Role Overview
- Winning new business from existing Sphere accounts and new accounts within the Creative & Design space
Taking ownership of long-standing customers, nurturing and developing these
Leading from the front with fees and with scope to play a leading role in our team and wider business
Becoming part of a winning team and helping to build on a brilliant team culture, working with your team and teams across our business in the UK, Europe, and the US office
About You
Solid recruitment experience within the Creative & Design space recognised through personal billings, understanding of the market and a strong network within this space
Experience of managing external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as part of the wider Sphere team
Holly Simpson
Commercial Director