Sr Delivery Consultant

Candidate Delivery & Research Consultant

Scope of Role

To create, manage and develop candidate relationships while delivering a professional recruitment service throughout the full candidate lifecycle. The role combines candidate delivery, talent sourcing, market research, headhunting and talent mapping activities to identify, attract and place high-quality candidates, supporting revenue growth and exceptional service delivery to clients and candidates alike.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing, Attraction & Talent Mapping Identify, attract and engage candidates through internal databases, job boards, LinkedIn, social media platforms, networking, referrals and recommendations. Conduct proactive headhunting and market mapping exercises to identify talent within target organisations. Build and maintain talent pools aligned to current and anticipated hiring requirements. Develop candidate pipelines for specialist and hard-to-fill roles. Utilise market intelligence and research to identify candidate trends, competitor activity and new business opportunities. Embrace new technologies and sourcing methodologies to enhance candidate attraction and engagement. Candidate Management & Recruitment Delivery Manage the complete candidate lifecycle from initial engagement through to placement and aftercare. Conduct candidate screening, registration interviews and competency-based assessments. Ensure candidates are appropriately qualified against role requirements. Prepare, format and tailor CVs for specific opportunities. Arrange interviews and provide candidates with interview preparation, guidance and feedback. Maintain regular contact with active, registered and placed candidates through structured call cycles. Manage candidate expectations, provide updates on applications and ensure a positive candidate experience. Handle and resolve candidate queries relating to assignments, payroll and employment matters. Maintain accurate records and candidate information within recruitment systems. Compliance & Administration Complete all pre and post-placement compliance requirements, including right-to-work checks, references and onboarding documentation. Ensure candidate records, communications and placement information are maintained accurately and in line with company processes. Support payroll-related queries and maintain an understanding of PAYE, umbrella solutions and contractor engagement models. Monitor shared inboxes, online portals and recruitment systems for vacancy notifications and candidate updates. Market Research & Search Projects Undertake market mapping, talent intelligence and research assignments. Develop target organisation lists and identify prospective candidates within agreed markets. Conduct source calls, research interviews and candidate approach campaigns. Capture and maintain comprehensive records of research activity and market intelligence. Support the creation of role profiles, candidate briefing packs and assignment documentation. Attend client briefing meetings, review calls and recruitment strategy discussions where appropriate. Provide market insight and candidate intelligence to support successful delivery outcomes. Business Generation & Relationship Development Generate leads and business opportunities through candidate interactions and market intelligence. Promote available opportunities through advertising and targeted marketing campaigns. Support consultants and account teams by identifying new clients, hiring managers and recruitment opportunities. Contribute to revenue generation through successful candidate placements and talent delivery activities. Build long-term relationships with candidates to encourage repeat engagement and referrals.Key Performance Indicators

Achievement against agreed weekly and monthly targets, including:

Candidate marketing activity Headhunting and sourcing calls Candidate registrations and interviews Talent pool development Market mapping and research assignments Candidate submissions Client interviews arranged Leads generated Placements made Revenue generated from sourced candidates Compliance and data quality standards achievedPersonal Attributes

Curious, proactive and commercially aware. Excellent relationship-building and networking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Customer and candidate focused. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Resilient and able to work within a fast-paced environment. Professional, trustworthy and able to manage confidential information. Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple priorities. Strong research and analytical capabilities. Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and recruitment technology platforms.Competencies

Purposeful Collaboration Customer Centricity Evaluating Information & Embracing New Technologies Driving Results Effective Communication Strategic Thinking Embracing Change & Ambiguity Developing Others Curiosity & Learning