# Executive Search Resourcer > Remote Recruitment · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-10 **Workplace:** remote ## Description **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. - Strong written and verbal English communication skills. - Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to establish credibility with senior professionals. - Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how candidate conversations can generate useful market and business intelligence. - Experience using **LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms and CRM systems**. - Strong attention to detail and accurate candidate documentation. - Excellent organisational and time-management skills. - The ability to manage multiple executive search assignments simultaneously. - The ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating closely with the wider search team. ### Technology & Finance Market Exposure Experience recruiting within one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: **Technology** - Software and SaaS - FinTech - Data and Analytics - Artificial Intelligence - Cybersecurity - Cloud and Infrastructure - Digital Transformation - Technology Leadership - Product and Engineering - IT Services and Consulting **Finance** - Financial Services - Banking - Private Equity - Investment Management - FinTech - Corporate Finance - Accounting and Finance Leadership - Risk and Compliance - Insurance - CFO and senior finance leadership appointments Candidates do not necessarily need experience across both Technology and Finance, provided they have strong executive search expertise within a relevant specialist market. ### Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be: - Professional, polished and credible when communicating with senior executives. - Naturally inquisitive and comfortable asking detailed questions. - Consultative rather than transactional in their approach. - Confident speaking with Director, VP and C-suite professionals. - Skilled at building trust and developing long-term candidate relationships. - Comfortable challenging candidates and thoroughly assessing their suitability. - Commercially aware and able to recognise valuable market intelligence. - Research-driven and able to understand complex organisational structures and specialist markets. - Persistent and confident when approaching passive candidates. - Highly organised and disciplined with follow-up. - Detail-oriented when recording candidate and market information. - Focused on delivering **quality rather than volume**. - Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of search assignments. - Motivated by working within a high-quality executive search environment. ### What Success Looks Like Success in this position will be measured by: - The quality and relevance of candidates identified. - Ability to engage difficult-to-reach senior professionals. - Quality and depth of candidate qualification. - Accuracy and completeness of market mapping. - Strength of candidate relationships developed over time. - Quality of candidate profiles presented to Consultants and Partners. - Consistency of candidate follow-up and pipeline management. - Quality of market intelligence gathered. - Contribution to successful executive search assignments. - Accuracy of ATS and CRM records. - Ability to identify potential commercial opportunities through market conversations. ## Benefits ### Working Requirements - Full-time position. - Monday to Friday. - **09:00–17:00 UK time.** - Fully remote from South Africa. - Reliable internet connection and professional home-working environment required. - Regular telephone and video conversations with senior candidates across international markets will form a core part of the role. ## Apply [Apply at Remote Recruitment](https://apply.workable.com/remote-recruitment/j/CE95AA6E6A/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)