Head of Contract Recruitment Europe Hybrid London

Reference: 63683_1785853532

Head of Freelance Data Centres Europe, London Hybrid

This is an opportunity to lead a freelance operation across the booming data centre division in Europe.

Existing clients. Established business platform - 14 Years of Infrastructure experience. Established freelance back office internal mobility, compliance + legal team.

About us

EWI are International specialists in Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Recruitment with over 14 years experience, delivering over 6,000 completed assignments/projects across infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.

Our Data Centre team started just over a year ago and has quickly grown to 7 recruiters, also becoming our highest billing team in Infrastructure. We have been delivering large-scale permanent campaigns across Europe and (due to client demand) are looking for a Head of Freelance Data Centres Europe.

This is a strategic hire to lead and scale our freelance recruitment offering across the European data centre market.

At EWI, we are no stranger to freelance - with existing freelance operations in other specialims, we have a dedicated back office support 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.
  • Grow and mentor a team of consultants as the operation scales.

Requirements

  • 4+ year's experience in a specialist international freelance sector
  • Demonstrated success in generating contractor placement revenue.
  • Strong commercial mindset with a passion for building client relationships and growing accounts.
  • 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.

EWI are Global Specialists and offer consultants the opportunity to relocate to any of our international offices.

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 + Uncapped Commission, Gym
Added 04/09/2026
Reference: 63683_1785853532

Head of Contract Recruitment Europe Hybrid London

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