Senior Recruitment Consultant - Executive & Leadership

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and commission

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Recruitment Consultant to manage executive and leadership placements across industries. You will identify, engage, and attract top-tier candidates, and build strong relationships with hiring managers while delivering market insights.

The role requires 7+ years in recruitment with executive search experience. Hybrid work model and relocation to Randburg area are supported.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in recruitment, with executive search focus.
• Proven success placing candidates in managerial, director, and executive roles.
• Exceptional interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.
• Strong ability to build and nurture client relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and communication skills.
• Proficient in ATS and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Strategic thinker with business acumen and organizational insight.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex recruitment assignments for senior management and C-suite roles.
• Develop sophisticated sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Conduct competency-based interviews to assess leadership potential.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and hiring managers as trusted advisor.
• Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and talent acquisition consultative advice.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including offers and onboarding.

Skills

Executive search

Leadership recruitment

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

ATS proficiency

Sourcing techniques

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy renowned for its expertise in placing senior-level talent, is seeking an accomplished Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic team in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is pivotal in managing end-to-end recruitment processes for executive and leadership positions across diverse industries. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier candidates, building strong relationships with key hiring managers and stakeholders, and providing expert market insights. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, exceptional networking skills, and a proven track record of success in high-level recruitment. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Manage complex recruitment assignments for senior management, director, and C-suite level roles. Develop and implement sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-caliber passive and active candidates. Conduct in-depth competency-based interviews and assessments to evaluate leadership potential and strategic fit. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients and hiring managers, acting as a trusted advisor. Provide expert market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and consultative advice on talent acquisition strategies. Achieve and consistently exceed individual placement and revenue targets. Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, including offer negotiation and candidate onboarding support. Stay abreast of industry trends, organizational structures, and the evolving leadership talent market. Mentor and guide junior consultants, sharing expertise and best practices. Ensure a superior candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on executive search or senior leadership placements. Demonstrated success in placing candidates in managerial, director, and executive-level roles. Exceptional interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills. Proven ability to build and nurture strong, lasting client relationships. Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills. Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced sourcing techniques. Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of business acumen and organizational dynamics. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Residing in or willing to relocate to the Randburg, Gauteng area. Relevant tertiary qualification or professional certification is advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, complemented by a generous performance-based commission structure. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of leading companies and develop your expertise in executive recruitment. Professional development and career advancement opportunities within a respected recruitment firm are readily available. The hybrid work model provides flexibility and work-life balance. This role is based in the vibrant business hub of Randburg, Gauteng .