Senior Delivery Consultant

About the position

Senior Delivery Consultant

Join a high-performing UK-headhunting firm with a true partnership culture and exceptional commission model

Remote (South Africa) | UK Working Hours | R35,000 - R38,000 per month + uncapped commission

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing executive search firm specialising in retained recruitment across niche technical and commercial functions, with a strong presence in the UK and international markets. Known for their high standards, mature culture, and strategic client partnerships, they deliver value far beyond placements. Their retained model, high-trust environment, and no-micro-management approach attract professionals who value autonomy, quality, and long-term impact.

The Role: Senior Delivery Consultant

This role is ideal for a commercially-minded recruiter or senior resourcer ready to own delivery from end to end. You will lead search execution across retained mandates, including candidate sourcing, assessment, and client-facing progress reporting. Operating as a trusted advisor to clients, your work will directly contribute to successful placements in high-impact roles, particularly in life sciences and technical markets. You'll also benefit from a standout commission model, earning on every shortlist and placement you contribute to.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3 years' experience in recruitment, with strong candidate delivery and client management exposure
• Manage the full retained search lifecycle: from research and market mapping to candidate submission and placement
• Conduct in-depth client due diligence and kickoff preparations (job analysis, long-list planning, etc.)
• Source, screen, and assess candidates for technical, cultural, and commercial alignment
• Build and maintain structured candidate reports and branded CVs for client submissions
• Lead regular client progress calls and provide detailed written updates
• Use tools like LinkedIn, Otter, Ezekia, and CRM platforms to track, document, and deliver searches efficiently
• Collaborate with internal teams and leadership to drive quality, equity, and delivery excellence
• Provide a premium experience to both clients and candidates through proactive, detail-focused engagement

About You

• 3-5+ years of recruitment experience (internal or agency); 360 backgrounds welcome
• Experience in life sciences/pharma or other specialist/niche sectors preferred
• Strong knowledge of UK recruitment markets and candidate expectations
• Proven delivery track record with measurable KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, shortlist conversions)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, neutral accent preferred for UK client engagement
• Detail-obsessed, proactive, and emotionally mature thrives in a non-micromanaged, collaborative culture
• Able to work UK hours (Monday to Friday) from a remote setup with strong internet connectivity
• Comfortable using tech tools (Otter, Ezekia, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRMs, Google Suite) to streamline delivery

Package Highlights

• Salary: R35,000 - R38,000 per month (based on experience)
• High-earning potential: 10% commission on every shortlist and completion you contribute to
• Realistic earning boost: all delivery consultants earned 40%+ of their base salary in commission last year
• Remote role (South Africa-based) | UK working hours
• Work in a mature, high-trust, quality-driven team culture

Desired Skills:

• Recruitment Delivery
• Candidate Sourcing & Assessment
• Client Management
• Market Mapping & Research
• Talent Strategy
• Project Management (within recruitment context)
• Relationship Management
• CRM & ATS Operations
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Executive Search