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Recruitment Consultant (Executive Search)

Join a high-performing Executive Search firm with a global client base.

Remote Cape Town | R31 500 plus commission | UK Hours (9 am-6 pm)

About Our Client

Our client is a London-based recruitment firm with a specialist focus on Investment Banking and Private Equity. Established in 2013, the company has built an exceptional track record, partnering with world-class institutions such as Barclays, Santander, Rothschild, CVC, and Bridgepoint. With strong networks across London, Europe, and North America, the firm prides itself on delivering impactful, relationship-driven executive search services.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant (Executive Search)

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in driving the firm's candidate and client pipeline, supporting senior consultants in delivering executive searches for leading global financial institutions. This role requires strong communication, research, and organisational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fully remote and fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound candidate enquiries, assess motivations, and present profiles to the consulting team.
• Source and screen candidates for active mandates via databases and LinkedIn.
• Conduct candidate interviews to evaluate suitability for executive searches.
• Prepare candidate overviews, shortlist packs, and maintain accurate records in the database.
• Generate new candidates, leads, and market intelligence through candidate engagement.
• Conduct market mapping and build pools of Investment Banking candidates globally.
• Research and map new client contacts across Europe and North America.
• Draft targeted outreach communications for potential new client relationships.
• Grow and maintain updated client and candidate networks within the database.

About You

• Minimum 18 months of recruitment experience.
• Prior exposure to Investment Banking and Private Equity recruitment preferred; experience in Professional Services (Finance, Legal, Consulting, Insurance) will also be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with recruitment databases, LinkedIn, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.

We are seeking a distinguished individual to join our team as an Executive Specialist Recruitment Consultant. This role demands a discerning eye, an agile mind, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you.

About Us: We are industry leaders in executive recruitment, specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent in executive and leadership positions across various sectors. With a focus on excellence, integrity, and personalized service, we strive to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make a significant impact.

Job Description: In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, assessing, and placing senior-level executives in key leadership roles within our client organizations.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with clients to understand their executive hiring needs and strategic objectives.
2. Identify and attract high-caliber executive candidates through targeted search methods, networking, and referrals.
3. Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' leadership skills, experience, and cultural fit.
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the recruitment process.
5. Provide strategic guidance and market insights to clients, helping them navigate the executive talent landscape.
6. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, screening, presentation, interview coordination, and offer negotiation.
7. Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in executive recruitment.
8. Thrive in a high-performance sales culture.
9. Generate new business through cold calling.
10. Grow and maintain client relationships.
11. Achieve sales targets.
12. Attract the best candidates within the focus industries.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred.
2. Proven track record of success in executive recruitment or a similar role, with a deep understanding of the executive search process.
3. Strong knowledge of executive compensation, market trends, and industry dynamics.
4. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
6. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. High level of professionalism and integrity.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore, please do not hesitate to apply.

R330 000 - R360 000 - Annually

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 31/03/2025

Working Hours: UK Time (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)

Type: Full-time or Part-time

Our client is a leading Executive Search and talent acquisition consultancy dedicated to helping businesses engage, assess, and retain top-tier talent. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, they specialize in connecting outstanding candidates with transformative career opportunities. Their team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, ensuring clients and candidates receive an exceptional experience.

You will be responsible for conducting research, market analysis, and candidate sourcing and engagement to ensure our clients have access to the best candidates for our retained mandates. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment whilst contributing to the success of our business and helping change the fortunes of our clients and candidates.

1. Conduct market research to identify potential candidates, industries, and companies.
2. Utilize various sourcing methods, including online databases, social media, and professional networks, to attract passive candidates.
3. Screen and assess candidates to align with client requirements.
4. Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future recruitment needs.
5. Collaborate with the recruitment team to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
6. Manage paperwork, including proposals and briefing documents.
7. Administer behavioral profiling assessments.
8. Update campaign details, including video editing, media uploads, and candidate records.
9. Schedule meetings for potential candidates and consultants.
10. Attend mandate briefings to initiate the executive search process.
11. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and sourcing.

1. Prior experience in recruitment research and/or candidate sourcing is preferred.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Strong research and analytical abilities.
4. High attention to detail and organizational skills.
5. Enthusiastic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
6. Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
7. Strong IT proficiency and adaptability to new tools.

Benefits:

1. Opportunity to work in a leading executive search firm with a collaborative and high-energy team.
2. Exposure to top-tier clients and executive-level recruitment processes.
3. Flexibility with remote working.
4. Professional growth and career development opportunities.

NB: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Delivery Consultant – Executive Search (SaaS, Cyber Security & Enterprise Software)

Join a high-growth UK-based executive search firm trusted by some of the world’s most innovative SaaS and digital consultancy brands. As a Delivery Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying, mapping, and engaging top-tier commercial talent across global tech markets – from venture-backed startups to major public enterprises. This role is ideal for someone with strong recruitment experience in tech sales or marketing, who thrives on market research, candidate engagement, and high-impact hiring.

• Client Needs Analysis : Work closely with senior consultants to interpret client briefs, hiring needs, and candidate profiles.
• Market Mapping & Research : Conduct deep-dive research into niche verticals across SaaS, cyber security, and enterprise software.
• Talent Identification : Use LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems, headhunting techniques, and Boolean search to source high-quality candidates.
• Candidate Engagement : Reach out via InMails, direct calls, and emails to approach, qualify, and assess passive and active talent.
• Shortlisting : Present structured, high-quality shortlists tailored to the client’s specific growth stage (Seed, Series A/B, PE-backed, Scale-up, or Global Corp).
• Candidate Management : Maintain long-term relationships, ensuring excellent communication and candidate experience.
• Market Intelligence : Track emerging hiring trends, competitors, and salary benchmarking to guide search strategy.
• Collaboration : Coordinate seamlessly with consultants and partners to ensure successful delivery across regions (40% USA, 40% Europe, 20% Asia).

• 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment within executive search or technology/SaaS sales hiring .
• Strong understanding of different organisational growth stages (Seed, Series A/B, PE-backed, Scale-up, Global).
• Prior experience recruiting sales, GTM or marketing talent within SaaS, cyber security, or enterprise software industries.
• Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter , Boolean search , CRMs , and talent mapping tools.
• A research-driven mindset with an analytical approach to sourcing and shortlisting.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and own laptop for remote work.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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Delivery Consultant – Executive Search (SaaS, Cyber Security & Enterprise Software)

Join a high-growth UK-based executive search firm trusted by some of the world’s most innovative SaaS and digital consultancy brands. As a Delivery Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying, mapping, and engaging top-tier commercial talent across global tech markets – from venture-backed startups to major public enterprises. This role is ideal for someone with strong recruitment experience in tech sales or marketing, who thrives on market research, candidate engagement, and high-impact hiring.

• Client Needs Analysis : Work closely with senior consultants to interpret client briefs, hiring needs, and candidate profiles.
• Market Mapping & Research : Conduct deep-dive research into niche verticals across SaaS, cyber security, and enterprise software.
• Talent Identification : Use LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems, headhunting techniques, and Boolean search to source high-quality candidates.
• Candidate Engagement : Reach out via InMails, direct calls, and emails to approach, qualify, and assess passive and active talent.
• Shortlisting : Present structured, high-quality shortlists tailored to the client’s specific growth stage (Seed, Series A/B, PE-backed, Scale-up, or Global Corp).
• Candidate Management : Maintain long-term relationships, ensuring excellent communication and candidate experience.
• Market Intelligence : Track emerging hiring trends, competitors, and salary benchmarking to guide search strategy.
• Collaboration : Coordinate seamlessly with consultants and partners to ensure successful delivery across regions (40% USA, 40% Europe, 20% Asia).

• 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment within executive search or technology/SaaS sales hiring .
• Strong understanding of different organisational growth stages (Seed, Series A/B, PE-backed, Scale-up, Global).
• Prior experience recruiting sales, GTM or marketing talent within SaaS, cyber security, or enterprise software industries.
• Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter , Boolean search , CRMs , and talent mapping tools.
• A research-driven mindset with an analytical approach to sourcing and shortlisting.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and own laptop for remote work.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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Delivery Consultant – Executive Search (SaaS, Cyber Security & Enterprise Software)

Join a high-growth UK-based executive search firm trusted by some of the world’s most innovative SaaS and digital consultancy brands. As a Delivery Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying, mapping, and engaging top-tier commercial talent across global tech markets – from venture-backed startups to major public enterprises. This role is ideal for someone with strong recruitment experience in tech sales or marketing, who thrives on market research, candidate engagement, and high-impact hiring.

• Client Needs Analysis : Work closely with senior consultants to interpret client briefs, hiring needs, and candidate profiles.
• Market Mapping & Research : Conduct deep-dive research into niche verticals across SaaS, cyber security, and enterprise software.
• Talent Identification : Use LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems, headhunting techniques, and Boolean search to source high-quality candidates.
• Candidate Engagement : Reach out via InMails, direct calls, and emails to approach, qualify, and assess passive and active talent.
• Shortlisting : Present structured, high-quality shortlists tailored to the client’s specific growth stage (Seed, Series A/B, PE-backed, Scale-up, or Global Corp).
• Candidate Management : Maintain long-term relationships, ensuring excellent communication and candidate experience.
• Market Intelligence : Track emerging hiring trends, competitors, and salary benchmarking to guide search strategy.
• Collaboration : Coordinate seamlessly with consultants and partners to ensure successful delivery across regions (40% USA, 40% Europe, 20% Asia).

• 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment within executive search or technology/SaaS sales hiring .
• Strong understanding of different organisational growth stages (Seed, Series A/B, PE-backed, Scale-up, Global).
• Prior experience recruiting sales, GTM or marketing talent within SaaS, cyber security, or enterprise software industries.
• Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter , Boolean search , CRMs , and talent mapping tools.
• A research-driven mindset with an analytical approach to sourcing and shortlisting.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and own laptop for remote work.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting