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DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our ...
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of
technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce,
CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa,
Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.
As a Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our agency by growing our Data & AI services team across
EMEA. Our Data & AI team have deep expertise in leveraging AI, and work with teams across DEPT® to solve most challenging problems
facing some of the best loved brands in the world. You will hire the talent that solves these challenges; think Data Analyst, 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 and drive informed decision-making together with
the leadership team.
practice, exercising sound judgement to deliver excellent service to candidates and hiring teams.
first touch.
candidates.
WHAT YOU'll GET
and The Webby Awards.
and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
13 weeks a year.
lunches at the office.
the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
celebrate all of our successes together!
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of
technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just
is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better
together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for
each other, and for the world we are helping to build.
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to
recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups
tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving
everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the
recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE As a Senior Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our agency by developing and implementing strategic talent acquisition initiatives for our Experience & Engineering service teams across EMEA. Our Experience & Engineering teams develop technical solutions and create beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences for our clients. You will hire the talent that creates these digital experiences; think UX/UI Design, Strategist, Technical Project Manager, Account Managers. 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 leadership teams, you will gain a deep understanding of role requirements, deliver regular updates on hiring progress, and offer valuable market insights and drive informed decision-making together with the leadership team. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Alongside the Head of TA, you will develop and implement the talent strategy for our Digital Experience services across key EMEA markets. You're shaping how we hire at the senior and strategic end, not just running the searches. * Operates as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, managing expectations, challenging the brief when the ask doesn't match reality, and turning "unicorn" requests into searchable, fillable mandates. * Use data to lead, not just report; turn hiring intelligence into the insight that shapes leadership decisions and unblocks them before they stall. * Drive innovation across the function; pioneer new sourcing channels, AI-enabled tooling and assessment approaches, and set the standard for how DEPT® hunts rather than inheriting it. * Build and own proactive talent pipelines and market maps so we're never starting a search cold; you know where the A-players sit, and why they'd move, before the role even opens. * Headhunt directly at the top end. You live in LinkedIn Recruiter and your own network, going after passive senior talent at rival networks and boutiques rather than waiting on inbound. * Be the face of DEPT® in the market; represent us at industry events, on panels and in the talent community, building our employer brand and a network that pays off long before we have a vacancy to fill. * Champion candidate experience across EMEA, making sure every future Depster feels the "small enough to care" side of us from first touch. * Raise the bar across the recruiting team; share playbooks, mentor, and lift how we hunt as a function. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Significant in-house recruitment experience, inside a digital or integrated agency. You understand billability, utilisation, and agency life. * A track record of hiring across UX/UI Design, Digital Strategist, Account Management, Technical Project Management; you understand these roles and where to find the best candidates. * Experience recruiting in multiple EMEA markets; you know the difference between running a search in London, Amsterdam and Berlin, and you adapt accordingly. * Comfortable managing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation, with the confidence to push back and lead hiring strategies. * Real direct-sourcing; Boolean, market mapping, pedigree mapping across rivals * Data fluency; you're comfortable building and defending a hiring story with metrics, not just gut feel. * Navigational Intelligence; the instinct for how to actually get things done inside a global, fast-moving, partner-led organisation. * A proactive and autonomous mindset, balanced with the relentless curiosity to keep reinventing how we hire. * Proficient Dutch and English speaker. WHAT YOU'll GET * Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. * Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. * Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. * Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! 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. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs. * Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office. * Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * You can discover even more employee benefits here. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our agency by developing and implementing strategic talent acquisition initiatives for our Experience & Engineering service teams across EMEA. Our Experience & Engineering teams develop technical solutions and create beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences for our clients. You will hire the talent that creates these digital engineering solutions; think Frontend Developers, Backend Developers, Adobe Specialists, AI Engineers, Data Analysts. 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 leadership teams, you will gain a deep understanding of role requirements, deliver regular updates on hiring progress, and offer valuable market insights and drive informed decision-making together with the leadership team. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Alongside the Head of TA, you will develop and implement the talent strategy for our Digital Engineering services across key EMEA markets. You're shaping how we hire at the senior and strategic end, not just running the searches. * Operates as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, managing expectations, challenging the brief when the ask doesn't match reality, and turning "unicorn" requests into searchable, fillable mandates. * Use data to lead, not just report; turn hiring intelligence into the insight that shapes leadership decisions and unblocks them before they stall. * Drive innovation across the function; pioneer new sourcing channels, AI-enabled tooling and assessment approaches, and set the standard for how DEPT® hunts rather than inheriting it. * Build and own proactive talent pipelines and market maps so we're never starting a search cold; you know where the A-players sit, and why they'd move, before the role even opens. * Headhunt directly at the top end. You live in LinkedIn Recruiter and your own network, going after passive senior talent at rival networks and boutiques rather than waiting on inbound. * Be the face of DEPT® in the market; represent us at industry events, on panels and in the talent community, building our employer brand and a network that pays off long before we have a vacancy to fill. * Champion candidate experience across EMEA, making sure every future Depster feels the "small enough to care" side of us from first touch. * Raise the bar across the recruiting team; share playbooks, mentor, and lift how we hunt as a function. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Significant in-house talent acquisition experience, inside a digital or integrated agency. You understand billability, utilisation, and agency life. * A track record of hiring across Development, AI Engineering and Data Analytics ; you understand these roles and where to find the best candidates. * Experience recruiting in multiple EMEA markets; you know the difference between running a search in London, Amsterdam and Berlin, and you adapt accordingly. * Comfortable managing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation, with the confidence to push back and lead hiring strategies. * Real direct-sourcing; Boolean, market mapping, pedigree mapping across rivals * Data fluency; you're comfortable building and defending a hiring story with metrics, not just gut feel. * Navigational Intelligence; the instinct for how to actually get things done inside a global, fast-moving, partner-led organisation. * A proactive and autonomous mindset, balanced with the relentless curiosity to keep reinventing how we hire. * Proficient Dutch and English speaker. WHAT YOU'll GET * Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. * Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. * Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. * Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! 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. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs. * Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office. * Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * You can discover even more employee benefits here. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
L’histoire du groupe Theodo et son succès Theodo accompagne depuis 2009 les entreprises innovantes dans la conception, le développement et le déploiement de produits digitaux ingénieux - tels que la plateforme TF1+, l'application LCL Pro ou l'application France Identité Numérique - en tirant parti du meilleur de la technologie et de l’approche Lean. Theodo connait une croissance exceptionnelle depuis 15 ans : nos équipes rassemblent plus de 700 Theodoers, principalement des Software Engineers, passionnés de technologie et d’amélioration continue. En 2025, le groupe Theodo génère 100M€ de CA. Créée en 2016, Theodo Data & AI est l'entité Data et IA de Theodo. Notre ambition est d'accompagner nos clients dans la conception et le déploiement de leur stratégie data ainsi que la recherche et le développement de solutions d’intelligence artificielle à l’état de l’art. L'entreprise est en pleine croissance : chaque année, Theodo Data & AI enregistre une croissance de plus de 30 % de son chiffre d'affaires, ouvrant ainsi de nouvelles opportunités passionnantes pour les Theodoers ! Ton équipe : Tu rejoindras la Growth Team, l’équipe recrutement de Theodo. Elle porte une conviction forte : la croissance de Theodo repose sur notre capacité à attirer, recruter et engager les meilleurs talents tech et business du marché. En tant que recruteur·se chez Theodo, tu es acteur·rice clé de cette croissance. Tu pilotes l’ensemble du processus de recrutement, depuis l’identification des talents jusqu’à leur intégration réussie au sein des équipes. Ton rôle consiste à attirer, évaluer et engager des profils en adéquation avec les besoins métiers, les valeurs du groupe et les attentes de nos clients. Tu es responsable de livrer le plan de recrutement dans les temps, avec un haut niveau d’exigence sur la qualité des recrutements et l’expérience candidat. Tes futures missions : Ta mission principale : accompagner la croissance de Theodo (+15% par an) en attirant, sélectionnant et convainquant les meilleurs talents, tout en contribuant à l’amélioration continue de nos pratiques de recrutement. 1) Construire et animer ton vivier de talents - Identifier et exploiter les canaux de sourcing les plus pertinents (chasse, cooptation, candidatures, événements, écoles…). - Développer et entretenir une communauté de candidats potentiels via des actions de nurturing, de coaching et de suivi personnalisé. 2) Recruter 24 nouveaux talents par an - Travailler avec les hiring managers pour clarifier les besoins et construire des briefs de recrutement précis et efficaces. - Mener un processus de recrutement structuré et fluide, en évaluant à la fois les compétences, le potentiel et l’adéquation culturelle. - Qualifier, coacher et accompagner les candidats tout au long du processus, jusqu’à la réussite des propositions d’embauche. - Promouvoir la proposition de valeur de Theodo et convaincre les talents de nous rejoindre. 3) Améliorer en continu nos outils, méthodes et pratiques de recrutement pour faire progresser l’équipe - Analyser et optimiser le funnel de recrutement pour améliorer l’efficacité et la qualité des recrutements. - Initier et porter des projets transverses pour faire évoluer nos outils et process de recrutement. - Contribuer à l’attractivité et à la marque employeur de Theodo (pages WTTJ, actions écoles, concours Petit Poucet, contenus et événements). Tes perspectives d’évolution : Les perspectives de carrières sont nombreuses et nous voulons aussi construire ton plan de carrière ensemble. - Monter en responsabilité managériale pour accompagner les profils juniors de l’équipe - Évoluer vers un poste de Lead Recruter puis Head of TA d’une entité du groupe afin de gérer son propre système recrutement Pour réussir, tu seras accompagné sur le développement de : - Ton expertise en sourcing et en recrutement : maîtrise des outils (LinkedIn Recruiter, Lever, job boards...) et perfectionnement des techniques d’entretien. - Tes compétences en communication : apprendre à convaincre des profils variés et à promouvoir efficacement la marque employeur. - Ton sens du conseil : savoir challenger et guider les managers dans leurs décisions de recrutement et coacher les candidats tout au long de leur process. - Ton analyse et ton esprit critique : apprendre à mesurer l’efficacité du tunnel, suivre les KPI et proposer des améliorations concrètes. - Ton impact transverse : conduire des projets sur des thématiques stratégiques Une méthodologie basée sur l’apprentissage continu : La culture Lean de Theodo met l’accent sur l’apprentissage continu, permettant à chacun de développer de nouvelles compétences, quel que soit son niveau d’expérience. Au sein de l’équipe GT, tu auras l’opportunité de pousser les pratiques Lean à leur maximum. - Weeklean : chaque mercredi, l’équipe se réunit pour analyser des “Résolutions de problème”, afin de tirer des enseignements de nos erreurs et de nous améliorer en continu. - Standards et bonnes pratiques : la GT crée et améliore des standards regroupant les meilleures pratiques du métier, pour harmoniser et optimiser notre façon de travailler. - Expérience candidat : elle est au cœur de nos préoccupations. Les GT adoptent une posture de coach et personnalisent le processus de recrutement en fonction des besoins et des challenges propres à chaque candidat. - Partenariats écoles : Nous sommes partenaires des 10 meilleures écoles d’ingénieur de France et recrutons les meilleurs talents du marché pour les accompagner dans le développement de leur carrière. - ChatGPT : une licence est mise à ta disposition pour t’accompagner et te permettre tirer profit de l’IA et t’aider au quotidien. Profil recherché : - Diplômé(e) d’une top école de commerce ou d’ingénieur, avec idéalement une première expérience dans une boîte tech. - Tu t’épanouis dans le travail en équipe et attaches plus d’importance à la réussite collective qu’à la seule performance individuelle. - Doté(e) d’un excellent relationnel, tu sais créer du lien à l’écrit comme à l’oral, avec des candidats comme avec des hiring managers. - Tenace et orienté(e) qualité, tu prends à cœur l’expérience candidat de bout en bout, y compris l’intégration, et tu es irréprochable sur le suivi des candidatures et la qualité des données. - Enthousiaste à l’idée de contribuer à la croissance de Theodo, tu cherches à avoir un réel impact business à travers ton rôle.