Head of Contract Recruitment Europe Hybrid London

Reference: 63683_1785853532

Head of Freelance Data Centres Europe

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Freelance Data Centres Europe to lead and scale our freelance recruitment offering across the European data centre market.

We have dedicated Internal Mobility, Legal, and Compliance teams that manage contractor administration and travel arrangements. This allows our recruitment teams to focus on billings rather than administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow freelance recruitment activities across the European Data Centre market.
  • Source, engage, and place high-quality freelance professionals across mission-critical infrastructure projects.
  • Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities across Europe.
  • Collaborate closely with internal support functions to ensure an exceptional contractor and client experience.

Requirements

  • 4+ year's experience in any industry doing international freelance recruitment.
  • Demonstrated success in generating contractor placement revenue.
  • Strong commercial mindset with a passion for building client relationships and growing accounts.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • Leadership experience.

Why Join Us?

  • Dedicated Legal, Compliance, and Internal Mobility teams provide specialist support throughout the contractor life-cycle.
  • Access to a growing European Data Centre client base.
  • Opportunity to build and shape a high-growth freelance practice.
  • Collaborative, international environment with significant career progression opportunities.

Applications are open and we are now hiring

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40,000.00 - £100,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000 - GBP100000 per annum
Added 24/08/2026
Reference: 63683_1785853532

Head of Contract Recruitment Europe Hybrid London

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