Talent Acquisition Senior Lead - Media Recruitment

Company: PMG

Location: London

Posted: April 17th, 2026

Talent Acquisition Senior Lead - Media Recruitment

London, UK

We are PMGNamed 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 utilises business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary operating system, Alli—to deliver cutting‑edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises 1,000 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Peloton, Nike, Creed Fragrances, Experian, BNY, Sephora, Therabody, and Travelex spans 85+ countries.

Who You Will Be Working With

In this role, you will own end‑to‑end recruitment, with a focus on our Media practice (Paid Search, Social, Progo) 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 across the Media practice 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 PMG’s 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 PMG’s commitment to respect, inclusion, and timeliness.

Create meaningful engagement strategies that strengthen PMG’s employer brand and leave candidates with a positive, lasting impression.

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, supporting hiring across the Media space, 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

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s focused on outcomes not outputs. We’re dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which 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, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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