Technology Recruitment Team Lead - European Data Freelance Market

Company: Next Ventures

Location: London, United Kingdom

About Next Ventures: Next Ventures is a leading global technology recruitment firm, specializing in connecting top-tier technology talent with innovative companies across various industries. With a dynamic and inclusive work culture, we foster an environment where creativity, integrity, and collaboration thrive. As a trusted partner to both clients and candidates, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and building long-term relationships.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recruitment Team Lead to join our London office and focus on expansion of our European Data Freelance Market. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing, attracting, and placing top freelance data professionals within our current and new client organisations across Europe as well as supporting a team of experienced and trainee consultants. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about technology recruitment, thrives in a fast-paced, high performing, results-driven environment and has prior experience in leading/mentoring a team to success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for freelance data professionals, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Develop and maintain strong new business relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment solutions.
• Utilise various sourcing methods, including networking, referrals, job boards, and social media, to identify and engage top freelance data talent across Europe.
• Act as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market developments to effectively advise clients and candidates on market conditions, project rates, and recruitment best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless recruitment experience for both clients and candidates.
• Support Divisional Director in growing this division – headcount and revenue – as well as managing an existing team of recruiters.
• Working with our L&D function to ensure your team are receiving continuous training to develop/progress.
• Holding monthly reviews with team members to promote continuous growth and improvement.
• Actively seeking out new talent to join your team and working with Talent function to interview and onboard new members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in technology recruitment, with a focus on the freelance data market.
• 1-2 years’ experience in hands on managing or mentoring a team to success within Technology recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of the European data market, including data analytics, data science, data engineering, and related technologies.
• Proven track record of success in sourcing and placing freelance data professionals across Europe.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients and candidates.
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure climbing to 35%
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• 12 monthly lunch clubs
• 5 club trips annually
• Quarterly awards for top performers
• Annual AGM award winners – watches, vouchers etc.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about technology recruitment and have a strong background in the European data freelance market, we would love to hear from you! Next Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.