180 Recruitment Consultant - UK

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Salary: Up to R27 500 per month + Commission

Working Hours: UK-aligned (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

A specialist recruitment firm operating across the UK and Europe is seeking a skilled Recruitment Delivery Consultant (180 Recruiter) to join its Cape Town-based team. The company partners with leading organizations going through digital transformation, business change, and large-scale IT projects delivering top-tier talent that drives real impact.

This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter with UK market knowledge and a strong background in sourcing Change, Transformation, and Technology professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Engagement

• Proactively identify and attract high-quality candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, networking, and referrals
• Engage professionals within the Change, Transformation, and Technology markets
• Build and maintain a strong and targeted talent pipeline

Candidate Qualification & Screening

• Conduct pre-screening calls and first-stage interviews to evaluate experience, skills, and cultural alignment
• Match candidates to UK market roles, ensuring compliance with visa/work eligibility and IR35 considerations

Candidate & Stakeholder Management

• Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, from initial contact to successful placement
• Share relevant market insights and salary benchmarking to support candidate decision-making
• Maintain accurate records within the ATS and candidate database

Collaboration & Team Support

• Partner with 360 Recruiters and Account Managers to deliver talent for UK-based clients
• Support delivery across both permanent and contract recruitment assignments

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Recruitment Resourcer, Delivery Consultant, or 180 Recruiter
• Strong experience recruiting into the UK market (essential), ideally within Change & Transformation, IT, or senior-level roles (both temp and perm)
• Skilled in sourcing and qualifying candidates in competitive, fast-moving sectors
• Confident in using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, job boards, and ATS systems
• Solid understanding of UK IR35 legislation for temp/contract roles
• Excellent communication, candidate management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work to deadlines in a high-performance environment
• Background in senior finance or senior HR recruitment would be advantageous