Job Description
Summary: Join The Trade Desk as a Recruiting Sourcer and play a crucial role in identifying top talent to support our technology and go-to-market recruiters. We have two positions available: a 12-month fixed-term contract and a full-time role. Be part of a dedicated sourcing team with a clear career progression pathway, from entry-level to director and beyond.
The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.
So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!
Who We Are:
We are a London based team working on a hybrid, 3 days per week in office schedule (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday). We’re building for the future at a critical inflection point for the company and we need your expertise to shape our talent strategy across EMEA. We are passionate about connecting extraordinary candidates with opportunities that drive lasting business impact but in order to do that, we need a Sourcing Partner who loves to hunt and unearth top tier candidates across our EMEA office base which include Paris, Madrid, Milan, London, Stockholm, Hamburg to name a few.
What You’ll Do:
As our EMEA Sourcing Partner, you will lead the proactive identification, engagement, and cultivation of top tier talent, mainly across Client Services (70-80%), our busiest group (40-50 hires per annum), and other areas such as Business Development and/or Corporate Functions (20-30%) an ‘as needed basis’. You’ll combine research, insights, and innovative sourcing strategies to build strong and diverse pipelines while acting as a trusted advisor to recruiters, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders.
- Design and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract, engage, and nurture top talent through research, market mapping, and targeted outreach.
- Partner with Executive Recruiters and senior business leaders to deeply understand needs, role impact, and organizational priorities.
- Act as a strategic talent advisor, sharing market trends, data, and recommendations to help shape executive hiring strategies and decision-making.
- Build and maintain a diverse pipeline, ensuring a balance of proactive sourcing and relationship development for current and future needs.
- Represent and elevate our employer brand by compelling outreach, storytelling, and authentic candidate engagement.
- Track, measure, and analyze pipeline data to continually refine sourcing strategies and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with recruiters, coordinators, and people partners to deliver a seamless and positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Continuously optimize tools, processes, and strategies, ensuring the sourcing function remains agile, data-driven, and scalable.
Who You Are:
- Proven experience in Sourcing, with a strong emphasis on corporate/in-house environments in addition to agency experience be that as a Consultant/Recruiter or Talent Researcher
- Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging talent across GTM (particularly Client Services) within dynamic, high-growth, or global organizations.
- Expert knowledge of search methodologies, market mapping, and candidate research techniques.
- A trusted talent advisor skilled in influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring leaders.
- Exceptional ability to communicate and articulate complex opportunities to senior-level talent with poise and credibility.
- Highly adept at building diverse pipelines and utilizing multiple sourcing channels to uncover top talent.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data and insights across multiple jurisdictions to inform strategy and track results.
- Emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Passionate about people, culture, and creating meaningful impact through talent.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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