Lead Recruiter – Contract Media & Marketing EU, MENA & US

Join a High‑Growth Team in One of Sphere’s Most Strategic Markets

2025 was a landmark year for [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]. 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