Executive Search Resourcer

Location: Remote – South Africa
Sector: Technology & Finance
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 09:00–17:00 UK time, Monday to Friday
Role Overview

Our client is a specialist UK-based executive search consultancy operating across the Technology and Finance sectors . They are seeking an experienced and polished Senior Executive Search Resourcer to support senior-level and executive search assignments across the UK, Europe and the United States.

This role is focused on identifying, engaging and qualifying high-calibre professionals at Director, VP, C-suite and senior leadership level .

This is not a high-volume recruitment or CV sourcing position. The successful candidate will be expected to take a highly targeted, research-led and consultative approach to executive search. You will build detailed market maps, approach passive candidates with credibility, conduct meaningful qualification conversations and develop long-term relationships with senior professionals.

You will work closely with Executive Search Consultants and Partners, providing high-quality candidate intelligence, market insight and research throughout the search lifecycle.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities

- Identify and headhunt senior-level candidates across specialist Technology and Finance markets.

- Conduct detailed market mapping to identify relevant companies, teams, leadership structures and potential candidates.

- Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, internal databases and targeted research.

- Engage passive candidates at Director, VP, C-suite and executive level in a professional and credible manner.

- Conduct detailed candidate qualification and screening calls.

- Assess candidates based on experience, leadership capability, career motivations, compensation expectations and future objectives.

- Build a strong understanding of each candidate's professional background and suitability for specific executive search assignments.

- Present well-qualified and accurately documented candidate profiles to the Executive Search Consultant or Partner.

- Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior professionals, rather than engaging candidates solely for immediate vacancies.

- Maintain regular communication and follow-up with candidates throughout the search process.

- Gather market intelligence relating to organisational structures, senior appointments, leadership movements and competitor activity.

- Identify potential commercial intelligence and business development opportunities uncovered through candidate conversations and market research.

- Maintain accurate candidate records, notes, search activity and follow-up actions within the ATS and CRM.

- Support the preparation of candidate reports, market maps, longlists, shortlists and search documentation.

- Assist with interview coordination and candidate management throughout the recruitment process.

- Provide ongoing market feedback to Consultants regarding candidate availability, compensation trends and market sentiment.

- Contribute to the continuous development of the firm's candidate network across Technology and Finance.

Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should have:

- A minimum of 3 years' experience within executive search, permanent recruitment, recruitment research or senior-level resourcing.

- Proven experience sourcing and engaging Director, VP, C-suite or other senior-level professionals .

- Previous experience working within executive search or a highly targeted headhunting environment is strongly preferred.

- Experience recruiting internationally, ideally across the UK, Europe and/or United States .

- Strong market mapping and candidate research skills.

- Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates.

- Excellent candidate qualification and consultative interviewing skills.

- Confidence discussing senior-level career moves, motivations, compensation and leadership experience.

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