Lead Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Fully remote work organisation

Career development and leadership培训

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead our client’s remote operations and guide a team of recruitment professionals in a fully virtual setting.

You will drive business development, shape recruitment strategies, and build strong client relationships while fostering a high-performance, collaborative remote culture.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Recruitment Consultant , with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a recruitment team.
• Strong business acumen and experience in client relationship management and business development.
• Expertise in various recruitment methodologies and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in remote work tools and a track record of success in a virtual setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruitment consultants to achieve performance targets.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans aligned with business objectives.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand client portfolios and secure new mandates.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring quality and efficiency in all placements.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Contribute to the development of recruitment processes and best practices within the consultancy.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Team management

Business development

Remote tools

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead their operations in a fully remote capacity. This leadership role is responsible for guiding a team of recruitment professionals, driving business development, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional recruitment services. You will play a key part in shaping recruitment strategies, fostering a high-performance culture, and building strong client relationships. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned leader who excels in a remote environment and is passionate about talent acquisition and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruitment consultants to achieve performance targets.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans aligned with business objectives.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand client portfolios and secure new mandates.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring quality and efficiency in all placements.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Contribute to the development of recruitment processes and best practices within the consultancy.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Recruitment Consultant , with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a recruitment team.
• Strong business acumen and experience in client relationship management and business development.
• Expertise in various recruitment methodologies and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in remote work tools and a track record of success in a virtual setting.

Benefits

• Competitive leadership salary and substantial bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunities for strategic impact and career advancement.
• Professional development and training support for leadership skills.
• A collaborative and innovative remote team culture.