Recruiter Data & AI

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company operating at the intersection of technology and marketing. Its specialists deliver services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.

Job purpose

As a Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the agency by growing the Data & AI services team across EMEA. The Data & AI team has deep expertise in leveraging AI and works with teams across DEPT® to solve challenging problems for leading brands. You will hire the talent that solves these challenges, including Data Analysts, AI Engineers, Consultants, and Data Scientists.

You will embody DEPT®'s culture as the initial ambassador for candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience throughout their recruitment journey. By collaborating closely with hiring teams, you will gain a deep understanding of role requirements, deliver regular updates on hiring progress, and offer valuable market insights to support informed decision-making together with the leadership team.

What you’ll do

• Be a business partner to hiring teams, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring recruitment best practice.
• Champion candidate experience across EMEA, making sure every future Depster feels the "small enough to care" side of DEPT® from first touch.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job briefing, sourcing, and screening through to offer acceptance.
• Use market data and insights to advise management teams on recruitment best practices and strategies.
• Build and own proactive talent pipelines and market maps so searches never start cold.

What you’ll bring

• Previous in-house recruitment experience inside a digital or integrated agency.
• A track record of hiring across AI Engineering and Data Analytics, with a strong understanding of these roles and where to find the best candidates.
• Experience recruiting in multiple EMEA markets.
• Comfort managing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation, with the confidence to push back and lead hiring strategies.
• Direct-sourcing experience, including Boolean search, market mapping, and pedigree mapping across rivals.
• Data fluency and the ability to build and defend a hiring story with metrics.
• A proactive and autonomous mindset.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English.

What you’ll get

• Social and cultural events, with opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational talks with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• A buddy programme to help you through your first weeks at DEPT®.
• The opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across industries.

We offer

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2–3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs to develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Support for health and wellbeing through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• A discount on your lease bike and hassle-free commuting with an NS Business Card.

Why DEPT®?

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for clients, colleagues, and the world being built together.