EU Recruitment Manager (H/F)

EU Recruitment Manager – EU Institutions

Location: Brussels (Woluwe-Saint-Pierre)

Working model: Hybrid (2 days home office/week)

About act digital

act digital is a global community of over 6,500 technology professionals driving business transformation across Europe, North and South America, and Africa. We partner with leading organizations to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative and scalable digital solutions.

In Europe, act digital operates in 12 countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, and Spain. To support the growth of our EU Institutions activities, we are looking for an experienced EU Recruitment Manager to strengthen our Brussels team.

Role Overview

As EU Recruitment Manager, you will play a key role in sourcing and hiring high-quality consultants for assignments within EU Institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, EU Agencies, etc.). Working in a team with a Business Manager, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment Delivery
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, qualification, interview coordination, and offer closure
• CV formatting aligned with EU formats (DG / EP templates)
• Perform qualification interviews to assess technical fit, experience within EU institutions, and soft skills
• Validate candidate suitability against specific frameworks and requirements
• Coordinate and follow up on client interviews and feedback
• Negotiate day rates in line with internal guidelines
• Data Management & Reporting
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in internal systems
• Track recruitment activities, pipeline status, and performance metrics

Required Expertise

• Source candidates experienced in EU Institutions environments (European Commission, Parliament, Agencies, etc.)
• Ensure strict alignment with EU procurement requirements, frameworks, and CV templates
• Understand and translate EU-specific needs into targeted recruitment strategies
• Identify and engage candidates across multiple European countries using diverse channels (job boards, networks, referrals, direct sourcing)
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of EU-ready consultants across technologies and domains
• Act as a trusted partner to candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Maintain strong relationships with consultants, ensuring engagement and retention
• Provide regular updates and reporting to Business Manager

Profile

• Proven experience in recruitment within EU Institutions
• Strong knowledge of EU ecosystem, processes, and CV standards (European Commission, Parliament, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-country sourcing strategies
• Solid experience in candidate assessment, interviewing, and stakeholder coordination
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Autonomous, proactive, and results-driven
• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Fluent in English and French