International Freelance Data Centre Manager - Hybrid

Reference: 4637385_1789498343

Head of Freelance Data Centres Europe

London | Hybrid

This is an opportunity to establish and lead EWI's Freelance Data Centre offering across Europe, leveraging an established platform, active requirements, and one of the highest-billing teams within our Infrastructure offering.

EWI are international specialists in Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Recruitment, with over 14 years of experience delivering talent solutions globally and more than 6,000 completed assignments.

Our Data Centre team has rapidly become one of the most successful divisions in the business, delivering permanent recruitment solutions across Europe. Due to increasing client demand for freelance solutions, we are investing in a dedicated freelance leader to work alongside the existing team and develop this further.

What Makes This Different?

Unlike many recruitment businesses, the foundations are already in place:

  • EiWI have our own compliance system for contractors.
  • Established Relationships in the European Data Centre market.
  • Saturated CRM Databse and network.
  • Existing hiring requirements and market demand.
  • A successful Data Centre team embedded across key European markets.
  • Dedicated Internal Mobility, Compliance, Legal, and Back Office support teams for Freelance.
  • Internall Payroll functions for Freelance. (Pay contractors on a bi-weekly basis).

This means you'll be building a freelance offering, using our existing platform.

The opportunity could suit an established Data Centre Contract Recruiter who wants to use a bigger platform and back office support or to focus on international markets. Or an experienced 360 Contract Recruiter from an adjacent industry who wants to break into the Data Centre sector.

The Role

  • Lead EWI's European Data Centre freelance offering.
  • Work closely with the existing permanent team to maximise opportunities for new business.
  • Develop contractor and client relationships..
  • Help shape the future structure and direction of the European International Freelance Division.

Requirements

  • 2+ years' in International Freelance, Data Centre Freelance or Adjacent industries.
  • 4+ Years Recruitment Experience overall.
  • Proven track record of contractor placements and contractor revenue generation.
  • Strong business development and account management capabilities.
  • Leadership experience, or the ambition to move into a leadership position.

Why EWI?

  • Established market reputation and support functions.
  • Existing Data Centre team and active projects.
  • Dedicated Compliance, Legal, Internal Mobility, and Operations support.
  • Uncapped commission structure.
  • Hybrid working.
  • International career opportunities across EWI's global offices.

Applications are now open and we are 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.

£50,000.00 - £100,000.00
Per annum
GBP50000 - GBP100000 per annum
Added 15/09/2026
Reference: 4637385_1789498343

International Freelance Data Centre Manager - Hybrid

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