Co-Founder, Talent at boutique sports talent and creative agency
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- £70k-£80k + Equity
This rare Co-Founder opportunity allows an experienced recruitment leader to build a disruptive, community-led sports talent unit from the ground up, moving beyond traditional search methods to bridge the gap between sports rights holders and next-gen creative talent. You will own the entire commercial strategy, team growth, and market positioning while benefiting from significant equity and an established industry network, making this the ideal move for an entrepreneurial operator ready for true ownership in a high-growth boutique agency at the intersection of sport and culture.
Role overview
You will build and lead a specialist sports recruitment unit as a genuine co-founder. Beyond standard placements, you’ll develop a community-led model for next-gen marketing and creative talent. Owning the commercial strategy and team growth, you will leverage existing sports industry relationships to scale a unique, brand-driven talent ecosystem.
About the company
Boutique sports talent and creative agency
What you will do
- Build and scale the “Talent” business unit, overseeing the commercial model, recruitment processes, and team expansion.
- Cultivate a high-impact community of next-gen creative and marketing talent through events, partnerships, and brand building.
- Manage senior-level client relationships with sports rights holders, clubs, and brands to drive a consistent revenue pipeline.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven track record in senior recruitment with a live book of clients across the sports and entertainment sectors.
- Deep resonance with the creative and marketing audience, capable of building brand-led talent communities beyond sport.
- Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with early-stage ambiguity and a commission-based, equity-inclusive compensation structure.
Why this role is remarkable
- Rare co-founder opportunity with significant equity and strategic ownership from day one.
- Disruptive community-led model that bypasses traditional job boards to access exclusive creative talent.
- Backed by established industry leaders with a unique focus on the intersection of sport and culture.
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