Principal Recruiter & Project Co-Ordinator

Talent Shore; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An executive search and consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Principal Recruiter & Project Coordinator to work within a dynamic team. You will be responsible for client consulting, candidate assessment, and research within the insurance industry. The ideal candidate has 8-15 years of experience in global recruitment, with expertise in hiring senior-level candidates. A commitment to results and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years in global recruitment, especially in hiring director/C-suite candidates.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage multiple processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Gather research on insurance disciplines to provide effective consulting.
• Develop search strategies in collaboration with the lead Partner.
• Manage relationships with candidates and clients to maintain service levels.
• Contribute to enhancing service offerings through innovation.
• Analyze market data to consult clients on growth strategies.

Skills

Agile adaptation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional relationship management

Job description

Principal Recruiter & Project Coordinator

Our client is an executive and board level search and leadership consulting firm. Having built our reputation on successfully delivering cross‑functional results to the (re)insurance industry over a number of years, we are well respected and regarded as an industry leader in research and execution.

We operate both in the UK and globally with a focus on helping organisations identify and acquire exceptional talent through executive search and market mapping and providing clients with expert guidance on succession planning, talent insights and learning and development for senior leadership.

Replacing intuition, informal networks, and traditional rules of thumb with quantifiable data and rigorous analysis is a first step towards overcoming biases and designing a better organisation. By taking this approach, we are able to streamline our clients’ hiring process and significantly reduce execution time. We are a London‑based firm, with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland, allowing us to operate and execute international assignments efficiently.

As a privately held business, we are driven by delivering results to our clients, adhering strictly to a set of values. Success in a competitive search environment requires experience, credibility, knowledge and determination.

The Opportunity

• To work within a highly experienced team
• To expand your knowledge of executive search and the insurance industry
• To operate within an international business and a dynamic and rewarding environment
• A start‑up‑esque culture that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship
• Working directly with the core leadership team and influencing key decisions

The Role

Working alongside an experienced team of Partners and Researchers, this role involves assisting in the delivery of retained executive search and strategic consulting assignments with a global remit. The company has a detailed onboarding process to support your personal growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Research & Intelligence: Through both primary and secondary research methods, you will gather research and intelligence on a variety of insurance disciplines, depending on our clients’ requirements. You will provide insight into relevant sectors and market trends, enabling effective consulting and advice.
• Identification & Assessment: Collaborate with the lead Partner to develop a search strategy, produce a longlist of candidates, approach individuals, assess suitability via a competency‑based interview, and present an appropriate shortlist to the client.
• Relationship Management: Work closely with candidates during the research phase, attend client briefings, catch‑up calls, and deputise for the lead Partner when necessary to maintain high levels of service.
• Product Innovation: Contribute to brainstorming, designing, and developing new ideas to enhance our service offering and create a forward‑thinking environment. Collaborate with marketing to promote our services and cement our position as market leaders.
• Data Analysis: Analyse company and market data to uncover industry trends and opportunities. Support this function and use key findings to consult clients on strategic growth plans, enhancing our core proposition and delivering additional value.

Assessment

We are already recognised for our leading assessment processes which include the following steps:

• Source Assessment
• Competency Assessment
• Psychometric Assessment

Requirements

• 8 – 15 years in a similar role, working within the global recruitment world.
• Expertise in hiring director/C‑suite level candidates, collaborating with internal stakeholders and securing successful placements.
• An intelligent, energetic and ambitious individual to join the business.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Ability to remain agile and adapt quickly to new processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively while running multiple processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• A commitment to achieving desired results.