180 Recruitment Consultant - UK

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Recruitment Delivery Consultant to join its Cape Town-based team. This role involves sourcing candidates for the UK market, engaging with professionals in Change and Transformation sectors, and managing all aspects of the recruitment process. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in recruitment, particularly within the IT sector, and a strong knowledge of UK market requirements. Competitive salary and commission structure offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Recruitment Resourcer, Delivery Consultant, or 180 Recruiter.
• Strong experience recruiting into the UK market, ideally within Change & Transformation.
• Confident in using Boolean search and job boards.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and attract high-quality candidates.
• Conduct pre-screening calls and first-stage interviews.
• Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process.

Skills

UK market knowledge

Candidate sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Job description

Overview

About the job 180 Recruitment Consultant - UK

• Recruitment Delivery Consultant Change, Transformation & Technology
• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Salary: Up to R27 500 per month + Commission
• Working Hours: UK-aligned (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

A specialist recruitment firm operating across the UK and Europe is seeking a skilled Recruitment Delivery Consultant (180 Recruiter) to join its Cape Town-based team. The company partners with leading organizations going through digital transformation, business change, and large-scale IT projects delivering top-tier talent that drives real impact.

This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter with UK market knowledge and a strong background in sourcing Change, Transformation, and Technology professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing & Engagement: Proactively identify and attract high-quality candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, networking, and referrals.
• Engage professionals within the Change, Transformation, and Technology markets.
• Build and maintain a strong and targeted talent pipeline.

• Candidate Qualification & Screening: Conduct pre-screening calls and first-stage interviews to evaluate experience, skills, and cultural alignment.
• Match candidates to UK market roles, ensuring compliance with visa/work eligibility and IR35 considerations.

• Candidate & Stakeholder Management: Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, from initial contact to successful placement.
• Share relevant market insights and salary benchmarking to support candidate decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records within the ATS and candidate database.

• Collaboration & Team Support: Partner with 360 Recruiters and Account Managers to deliver talent for UK-based clients.
• Support delivery across both permanent and contract recruitment assignments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Recruitment Resourcer, Delivery Consultant, or 180 Recruiter.
• Strong experience recruiting into the UK market (essential), ideally within Change & Transformation, IT, or senior-level roles (both temp and perm).
• Skilled in sourcing and qualifying candidates in competitive, fast-moving sectors.
• Confident in using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, job boards, and ATS systems.
• Solid understanding of UK IR35 legislation for temp/contract roles.
• Excellent communication, candidate management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work to deadlines in a high-performance environment.
• Background in senior finance or senior HR recruitment would be advantageous.