Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant

Senior / Principal Recruitment ConsultantJoin as a revenue-generating consultant managing executive search mandates and developing client relationships.Remote | R40 000 - R45 000 excluding commissionAbout Our ClientOur client is an executive recruitment firm based in London with a specialist focus on Investment Banking and Private Equity. The founding partners have over 40 years of combined experience in the executive search industry. The business was established in 2013 and works with clients across London, Europe, and North America.The Role: Senior / Principal Recruitment ConsultantThis role focuses on generating revenue through developing client relationships and independently managing executive search processes. The successful candidate will engage with candidates across global markets, support active mandates, and contribute to business development activities. The role also includes maintaining market intelligence, building candidate pipelines, and expanding mapped client contacts across key regions.Key ResponsibilitiesUtilise at least 4 years of recruitment experience to manage searches independently and contribute as a revenue-generating consultantSource relevant candidates for existing mandates using internal databases and LinkedInInterview candidates to assess suitability for search assignmentsWrite candidate overviews and prepare shortlist packsMaintain and update the recruitment database and market mapsGenerate leads and business development opportunities through candidate calls and networkingConduct internet research to identify potential client contacts and draft outreach emailsMap North American client contacts and expand the database to support growth in the USAAbout YouAt least 4 years of recruitment experiencePrevious exposure recruiting for Investment Banks and Private Equity Funds preferred, or experience within other professional services sectors such as Accounting and Finance, Legal, Insurance, or Strategy and ConsultingStrong communication skills, both written and verbalExperience working with recruitment databases and LinkedInProficiency in Outlook, Excel and PowerPointHighly organised with strong attention to detailAbility to work effectively in a fully remote environmentAvailability to work US East Coast hours, with some flexibility possibleOriginally posted on Himalayas