Senior Delivery Consultant

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R420 000 - R456 000 per year


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
  •  Hybrid working model from offices in Wembley Square (Cape Town based) | UK working hours
  • Work in a mature, high-trust, quality-driven team culture

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