Talent Acquisition Senior Lead

We are PMG

Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022 PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success PMG leverages business strategy and transformation creative media and insightsas well as its proprietary operating system Allito deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies.

Our team comprises over 900 employees globally and our work for ambitious brands like Apple Nike Sephora Experian Therabody Best Western Hotels & Resorts Creed Fragrances BNY Intuit CKE Restaurants Travelex and Whole Foods spans 85 countries.

Who You Will Be Working With

In this role you will own end-to-end recruitment driving proactive sourcing strategies engaging top talent and delivering a high-touch inclusive candidate experience during a pivotal period of growth.

Partnering closely with hiring managers and HR you will align on current and future team needs shape forward-looking hiring plans and champion recruiting best practices. From strategic pipeline building and market mapping to event representation and tech-enabled outreach you will play a critical role in scaling diverse high-performing teams with purpose pace and clarity.

Based in London and primarily focused on hiring across the UK you will be part of our global Talent Acquisition team with opportunities to support international hiring as we continue to expand our global footprint.

What You Will Do

Strategic Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Proactively source exceptional talent through thoughtful outreach and deep relationship building - connecting with both active and passive candidates who align with PMGs values and long-term goals.

• Build and manage strategic sourcing plans tailoring approaches to each role while staying aligned with evolving business priorities.

• Develop and nurture diverse talent pipelines that support both immediate hiring needs and future workforce planning.

Candidate Experience & Engagement

• Guide candidates through every stage of the hiring journey with empathy transparency and professionalism.

• Ensure every interaction reflects PMGs commitment to respect inclusion and timeliness.

• Create meaningful engagement strategies that strengthen PMGs employer brand and leave candidates with a positive lasting impression.

Partnership & Hiring Advisory

• Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers bringing a consultative mindset data-informed recommendations and thoughtful challenge when needed.

• Collaborate with HR leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to design recruitment strategies that are forward-looking scalable and people-centered.

• Align recruiting plans to business strategy team design and growth objectives.

Diversity & Community Engagement

• Play a key role in advancing diversity recruitment strategies by building intentional partnerships and identifying opportunities for deeper impact across hiring efforts.

• Represent PMG at recruitment events university programs and industry forums - sharing our story and expanding access to diverse talent communities.

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure data integrity within the applicant tracking system enabling clean workflows and reliable reporting insights.

• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging recruitment technologies continuously improving sourcing engagement and operational efficiency.

• Leverage AI automation and technology to elevate quality and efficiency streamline processes and enable faster more informed decision-making.

What Success Looks Like

• Hiring managers view you as a trusted strategic partner - not just a recruiter.

• Diverse high-quality talent pipelines are built ahead of demand.

• Candidates consistently report a high-touch inclusive experience.

• Recruitment strategies are proactive data-informed and aligned to business growth.

• Processes are efficient tech-enabled and continuously improving.

What You Will Bring

• Significant experience in full-cycle talent acquisition ideally within a fast-paced or high-growth environment.

• Demonstrated strength in proactive sourcing and passive talent engagement.

• Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders.

• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and diversity recruitment strategies.

• Comfort leveraging data systems AI and emerging technologies to drive smarter recruiting decisions.

• High attention to detail and operational rigor within applicant tracking systems.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent PMG externally with credibility and energy.

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs mentorship opportunities and career advancement support.
  
  
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  
  
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
  
  
• Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs including contribution matching.
  
  
• Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
  
  
• Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care tailored by geography.
  
  
• Pet Insurance: Protect your pets health and your finances.
  
  
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
  
  
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs where available.
  
  
• Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
  
  
• Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
  
  
• AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.
  
  

Benefits vary by country location and geography to reflect local laws norms and expectations.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture thats unmatched in digital. Were dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients delivering value results and innovationwhich often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.