emc3 is a forward-thinking, creative events and experiences agency dedicated to creating impactful, memorable events for brands around the world. We believe in fostering a culture that thrives on innovation, reliability, and social consciousness. At emc3, People & Ops team is a core pillar of the business, guiding our people strategy and nurturing a work environment that reflects our values.
Purpose
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive In-House Recruitment Manager who will play a crucial role in sourcing and hiring top talent for our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about talent acquisition, bringing a proactive approach to headhunting for both full-time staff and freelancers. This position balances recruitment and resource allocation, ensuring we have the right people in the right roles for every event.
Responsibilities
- Act as our in-house recruiter, headhunting candidates for full-time positions across various recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, industry networks, etc.).
- Build and maintain strategic relationships within the industry to ensure emc3 is recognized as a destination for top talent.
- Manage the entire recruitment cycle from initial outreach to candidate engagement, interviews, onboarding, and integration into the team.
- Develop a proactive recruitment strategy to stay ahead of event demands, ensuring we have a diverse and skilled talent pool ready for any project.
- Oversee resource budgets, ensuring proper allocation of staffing to meet project and financial objectives.
- Monitor internal resource costs, balancing budgets while ensuring high-quality talent delivery.
- Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely payments and accurate tracking of staffing costs.
- Analyse past event trends to forecast future resource needs, adjusting recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Provide insightful reports to leadership on resource allocation and anticipated project needs.
- Identify skills gaps within the talent pool and work to fill those gaps through strategic recruitment and training.
- Promote an inclusive and supportive work culture that values our full-time team, fostering long-term engagement and retention.
- Implement feedback processes to continually improve the experience for internal staff.
- Organize team-building activities and recognition initiatives, reinforcing emc3’s collaborative culture.
Reports to: People & Culture Manager or VP of Operations
Qualifications
- Proven experience in resource management, talent acquisition, or headhunting, particularly within the creative or events industry.
- Strong expertise with recruitment platforms like LinkedIn, with the ability to identify, engage, and recruit top-tier talent.
Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with team members.
Experience in financial planning and budget management related to staffing and resourcing.
What you’ll get
The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global events agency that encourages their team to have autonomy over their role, enabling you to bring new ideas to the table, develop your role into exactly what you want it to be and receive support whilst doing it.
In addition to that, in return for everything you bring, we will provide the following:
With events happening in incredible locations across the globe, there are plenty of opportunities to travel. Previous locations include New York, Miami, San Francisco, Mexico City, São Paulo, Singapore, Dubai, Ibiza, Barcelona, Paris, Hvar and more!
We have typical hours of 10 am – 6 pm but due to the nature of the events industry, we offer a flexible approach to this. Want to work different hours? You can. Need to pop out for an appointment? You can. You just need to let your manager know!
A great company culture provides more than just lip service—and we make sure we’re always doing that by regularly investing in it. Not just offering you a job and a warm welcome, but creating opportunities for you to build a fulfilling career. We do this by investing in your development, whether personal or professional, providing accessible leadership, and hosting numerous team socials. Including Christmas and Summer parties you’ll actually want to attend—with previous overnight stays at venues such as the Wilderness Reserve, Four Seasons and Artists Residence.
We work remotely, but in the UK we have one day a week where we meet in our (dog-friendly!) Soho Works office in London so we can connect and catch up. When you’re not in the office, you can work from anywhere: your home, your garden, abroad — and we’ll set you up with the equipment to do so, including an Apple MacBook, mouse, laptop stand and second screen.
At emc3, we have a dedicated learning and development budget allocated to each person so that they can learn and grow in their role. And when it comes to progression, you’ll have the opportunity to level: up, down or sideways! Whether you’re looking to progress further in a current role or change departments—where possible, we’ll always support you with the transition.
In addition to unlimited paid time off for mental health, we provide free access to therapy, counselling and mental health resources for all of our employees.
We believe everybody should do their bit, and so offer one paid day off a year so that you can help out in your local community.
We care about the impact events and our business have on the environment and have a sustainability team to ensure we follow best practices to make our events as environmentally friendly as possible.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At emc3, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values, and we are committed to providing a meaningful and inclusive interview experience for all candidates. If you require an accommodation or adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please let us know by reaching out to your recruiting contact.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings to our team. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. emc3 does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or military service. Together, we believe that inclusivity builds stronger, more innovative teams.