Job Description
Senior Consultant – Contract / Freelance Recruitment
Client-Side Marketing & Media
London (Hybrid)
Background
We are hiring an experienced contract recruiter to join our growing Contract team, focused on supporting clients to recruit marketing and media freelance and contract roles. You’ll have the autonomy to build and shape your desk, selling into one of the most respected client portfolios in the digital space.
Since launching in 2014, Pivotal has helped over 275 people find jobs in the last 12 months alone. We’re proud to partner with some of the most exciting and disruptive consumer brands including TikTok, Sky, Deliveroo, TripAdvisor, Harry’s, Carwow, and many more.
This role is ideal for someone with contract/freelance recruitment experience who’s hungry to grow, self motivated and excited to plug into a high performance, high reward environment.
The Role
* Develop a successful desk recruiting marketing and media freelance and contractors for client-side brand
* Partner with VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups, and global brands, placing talent at all levels
* Sell contract solutions into our existing perm client base
* Identify new commercial opportunities and build your own contractor relationships; and deliver on live bookings at pace
* Take ownership of your desk with full support from our leadership and marketing functions
* Stay close to trends, freelance onboarding, and IR35 compliance
* Work in partnership with the perm team to cross-sell and deliver a connected client solution
Your Experience
* Minimum 2 years’ agency recruitment experience, within contract/freelance recruitment
* Sector knowledge in marketing, media, ecommerce or digital is preferred, but not essential
* A commercial and strategic mindset with the hustle to win business and convert leads
* Confidence to sell into senior stakeholders and embed contract solutions
* Track record of building or scaling a successful desk independently
* Brings pace, energy, and urgency, thriving in a high-activity environment
* Solid understanding of freelance compliance and onboarding
* Strong communicator with a relationship first, consultative approach
Why Pivotal
At Pivotal, we blend high performance with people-first values. We empower you with the tools, flexibility, and development to thrive.
Earning Potential
* No threshold commission
* Quarterly and annual bonuses
* Guaranteed 35%+ earnings to billings ratio (ie: bill £200k, earn minimum £70k)
* Quarterly Big Biller celebrations
Career Development
* Clear, structured career path
* Bespoke induction and ongoing training
Work & Life Balance
* Hybrid working: 3 office days (Tues–Thurs)
* Flexible working hours (7:30-9am, 4:30-6pm)
* 4 weeks ‘Work From Anywhere’ annually
* 4pm Friday finishes
* Weekly well-being hour
Culture & Recognition
* Monthly incentive budgets and quarterly socials
* Summer and Christmas parties
* Loyalty based annual leave up to 28.5 days
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Values-driven culture: Motivated. Accountable. Connected. Professional
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Pivotal is passionate about building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.
Application Process
We are actively hiring across several teams and levels. If you’re an experienced recruiter with marketing, media or creative recruitment experience looking for a new career challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please apply via LinkedIn to ensure a consistent screening process.