International Recruitment Consultant : Freelance Data Centres

Reference: 33839393_1790331566

Head of Freelance, Data Centres Europe

London | Hybrid

We're looking for an experienced European contract/freelance recruiter to build our freelance Data Centre division.

We already have a successful permanent Data Centre business, existing client relationships and growing demand for contractors across Europe.

You'll take that opportunity and build the contract division.

The infrastructure is already in place. You'll have access to our contractor compliance portal, plus dedicated Compliance, Legal and Internal Mobility teams managing contractor compliance and international mobility.

You focus on clients, contractors and billings. We'll support the rest.

About EWI

EWI specialises in Infrastructure and Renewable Energy recruitment.

14+ years. 6,000+ assignments. A growing global footprint.

We continue to invest in our international presence, with offices across London, Krakow, Melbourne, Orlando, Cape Town and more.

Our Data Centre team launched just over a year ago and has grown to 7 permanent recruiters, becoming our highest-billing Infrastructure team.

With clients now asking us for freelance talent, we're looking for someone who knows the European contract market to build this side of the business.

The Role

You'll take ownership of building our European Data Centre contract division.

  • Develop contract business within existing and new client accounts
  • Win new business across Europe
  • Build a strong contractor book
  • Place freelance professionals across Data Centre projects
  • Identify new markets and opportunities
  • Lead a team as the division grows

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years' experience in international contract/freelance recruitment
  • Proven contractor billings
  • Experience recruiting across European markets
  • Strong business development and account growth

Why EWI?

  • Existing relationships, CRM and contractor backoffice functions.
  • International footprint and leading reputation.
  • Existing client demand for a contract offering
  • Dedicated Compliance, Legal and Internal Mobility support
  • Ownership to build the division your way
  • Opportunity to build and lead your own team
  • Join a growing international business and travel opportunities

Interested?

If you experience in European Freelance/Contract and want the opportunity to build and lead division let's talk.

Applications are open now.

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 25/09/2026
Reference: 33839393_1790331566

International Recruitment Consultant : Freelance Data Centres

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