Principal Recruitment Consultant - Talent Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to join a high-performing UK-based team. In this role, you will focus solely on candidate sourcing, qualification, and engagement, supporting the recruitment of both permanent and contract roles across various sectors. With a focus on international recruitment delivery, you will collaborate closely with Account Managers to build top-tier candidate pipelines that meet client demand.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled South African recruiter with strong international exposure to work remotely while contributing to dynamic and fast-paced UK recruitment operations.

• Partner with UK-based Account Managers to understand client requirements and role specifications.
• Develop and execute effective multi-channel talent sourcing strategies across job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Headhunt passive talent and conduct proactive market mapping for hard-to-fill or niche positions.
• Craft compelling, SEO-friendly job adverts to maximise response and application quality.
• Screen and qualify candidates through phone and video interviews, ensuring robust compliance and skill checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within CRM/ATS platforms such as Bullhorn or Vincere.
• Prepare and submit high-quality CVs and interview summaries to Account Managers in a timely manner.
• Support candidates through the entire recruitment journey - from interview prep to offer negotiation.
• Consistently meet and exceed weekly and monthly KPIs including:
• Number of candidates sourced
• CVs submitted
• Interviews arranged
• Candidate conversion ratios
• Database compliance standards

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a recruitment agency environment, specifically in a 180 sourcing/resourcing role.
• At least 2 years of proven international recruitment experience.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and modern headhunting techniques.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (Bullhorn, Vincere, or similar).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High-level organisational and time management capabilities.
• Access to a laptop, and a stable, high-speed internet connection.