Senior Recruiter - Strategic Sourcing

Spotify; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio streaming service is seeking a Senior Recruiter & Strategic Sourcer in London to implement sourcing strategies and engage top-tier talent. In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, partner with senior leaders, and leverage AI to build talent pipelines. Offering a flexible work model with some in-person meetings, this position is ideal for a collaborative recruiter who thrives in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in-house recruiter skilled in strategic sourcing and end-to-end recruiting.
• Confident using AI and data for smarter recruiting strategies.
• Experienced in identifying top-tier AI and advanced tech talent.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to connect talent pipelines across business areas.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle and support critical roles.
• Share insights and strategies with global Talent Acquisition teams.

Skills

Strong sourcing expertise in competitive markets

Experience using AI and data

Stakeholder management

Collaborative and team-oriented

Influencing leaders with insights

Job description

We’re searching for a Senior Recruiter & Strategic Sourcer to help shape the way Spotify attracts, connects and hires world‑class talent. In this role, you’ll help implement sourcing strategies that fuel critical hires today and create pipelines we can share across Talent Acquisition teams for tomorrow. You’ll flex seamlessly between strategic sourcing and full lifecycle recruiting, always ensuring Spotify stays ahead in the race for the most competitive talent.

You’ll be a trusted partner, an innovator, and a connector―leveraging AI, insights, and market expertise to drive smarter, more scalable recruiting strategies across the business. This role will sit within one of our P&T TA teams, but will impact work across global TA.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Develop sourcing strategies that connect pipelines across business areas, enabling TA teams to leverage talent networks company-wide.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to help build out pipelines and extend their networks.
• Use AI and data-driven approaches to map markets, anticipate hiring needs, and engage top‑tier passive talent.
• Build pipelines for critical skills - especially in AI, machine learning - that keep us future‑ready, not just reactive.
• Recruiting & Flex Support: Own the full recruitment lifecycle in high‑impact areas, from intake to offer negotiation.
• Step in across TA teams to support evolving business initiatives and ensure critical roles are filled quickly and effectively.
• Partner with TA hiring managers, HRBPs, and senior leaders, providing market intelligence and talent insights for critical roles.
• Present data and trends that inform hiring decisions, working closely with our Talent Intelligence lead.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Share pipelines, strategies, and insights across the global TA community, amplifying impact beyond your immediate roles.
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience at every stage.

Who You Are

• An experienced in‑house recruiter with strong sourcing expertise in competitive markets. Skilled across EMEA (global experience a plus) with the ability to flex into both strategic sourcing and end‑to‑end recruiting.
• Confident using AI, data, and technology to build smarter sourcing and recruiting strategies.
• Experienced in identifying and engaging AI and advanced tech talent in highly competitive markets.
• A consultative partner, able to influence leaders with insights and recommendations.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and adept at engaging world‑class talent globally with influence and impact.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented, energized by connecting pipelines and knowledge across TA teams.
• Passionate about building inclusive processes and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

Where You’ll Be

• This role is based in Stockholm, Sweden or London, UK.
• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in‑person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 3 times per week.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward‑thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know – we’re here to support you in any way we can.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.