Creative Talent Lead (£32k - £50k + Commission)

Who we are

dahling was built by people who come from the industry we recruit for.

Our experience spans in-house creative teams, brand side leadership, global agency networks and specialist production partners.

We understand how this industry works because we have spent our careers inside it.

We place exceptional creative, strategy, production, and leadership talent into the world’s most respected agencies, brands, and production companies, positioning them where they can make a real impact.

We are building something different. A recruitment business focused on expertise, credibility and long-term relationships. We are raising the standard of recruitment across the advertising, marketing and production sectors.

We are growing quickly and now looking for someone to work on our freelance / contract desk.

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The role

You will take ownership of our freelance / contract desk.

This is a genuine opportunity to establish and grow a key part of the business. You will shape the market, develop client relationships and build a network of exceptional freelance talent across creative, strategy, production and marketing disciplines.

The role requires someone commercially driven who understands how to properly build a freelance desk, from winning new business and developing existing clients, to building a reliable, high-quality talent network.

As the desk grows, you will play a central role in shaping its direction and building a team around you.

Who we’re looking for

You are a proven recruiter who can build rapport and professional relationships across a diverse mix of clients and candidates.

You understand freelance recruitment and have a track record of building and maintaining successful client relationships.

You are commercially minded, comfortable generating new business and confident developing existing accounts into long-term partnerships.

Most importantly, you are ambitious. xwzovoh You want the opportunity to build something significant and take real ownership of a growing part of the business.

What we offer

City centre office

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Uncapped, performance-led commission structure

Continuous personal and professional development

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Clear progression opportunities as the desk and team grow

On-site gym and café facilities

Regular team events and activities

Monthly and quarterly performance recognition

Early finish on Fridays