Principal Recruitment Consultant - Talent Sourcing Specialist

Remote Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to focus on sourcing candidates for various roles. This remote work opportunity requires strong international exposure and at least 5 years of recruitment experience. The ideal candidate will develop sourcing strategies, screen candidates, and work closely with account managers to meet client demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in recruitment agency environment.
• At least 2 years of proven international recruitment experience.
• Access to a laptop and stable, high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers to understand client requirements.
• Develop talent sourcing strategies across various channels.
• Screen and qualify candidates through interviews.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Client engagement

Multi-channel talent sourcing

Interview skills

Negotiation skills

CRM/ATS proficiency

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Bullhorn

Vincere

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to join a high-performing UK-based team. In this role, you will focus solely on candidate sourcing, qualification, and engagement, supporting the recruitment of both permanent and contract roles across various sectors. With a focus on international recruitment delivery, you will collaborate closely with Account Managers to build top-tier candidate pipelines that meet client demand.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled South African recruiter with strong international exposure to work remotely while contributing to dynamic and fast-paced UK recruitment operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with UK-based Account Managers to understand client requirements and role specifications.
• Develop and execute effective multi-channel talent sourcing strategies across job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Headhunt passive talent and conduct proactive market mapping for hard-to-fill or niche positions.
• Craft compelling, SEO-friendly job adverts to maximise response and application quality.
• Screen and qualify candidates through phone and video interviews, ensuring robust compliance and skill checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within CRM/ATS platforms such as Bullhorn or Vincere.
• Prepare and submit high-quality CVs and interview summaries to Account Managers in a timely manner.
• Support candidates through the entire recruitment journey – from interview prep to offer negotiation.
• Consistently meet and exceed weekly and monthly KPIs including:
• Number of candidates sourced
• CVs submitted
• Interviews arranged
• Candidate conversion ratios
• Database compliance standards

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a recruitment agency environment, specifically in a 180 sourcing/resourcing role.
• At least 2 years of proven international recruitment experience.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and modern headhunting techniques.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (Bullhorn, Vincere, or similar).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High-level organisational and time management capabilities.
• Access to a laptop, and a stable, high-speed internet connection.