Recruitment Manager

Got Drive? Join AnyVan as we make moving anything, anywhere miles better and build a career that moves just as fast.

Back in 2009, our CEO Angus saw half-empty vans everywhere and knew there had to be a better way! That's how AnyVan began. He set out to create the world's most efficient logistics technology and help halve the number of wasted miles by filling those empty vans.

Since then we've become the nation's favourite way to move, with over 150k five-star reviews and 5 million customers in the UK and Europe. Our team of 400 AnyVanners across London, Cape Town and Bogota is proving that moving doesn't have to cost the earth by helping save 8,520 tonnes of Carbon each year.

Big Hustle. Big Leadership. Big Opportunity. Big Future!

At AnyVan, growth is in our DNA and we’re looking for a driven Recruitment Manager to help our Head of Talent lead the charge.

This is an exciting step-up role for someone ready to take more ownership, guide hiring processes, and support the scaling of high-performing teams across our international markets.

If you’re ready to lead with energy, build great candidate experiences, and shape how we hire at speed, this is your moment.

What you'll be doing:

🎯 Lead high-volume recruitment:
Take ownership of range of roles globally, with a focus on hiring across Sales & Operations, managing multiple roles at once and driving efficient, candidate-focused processes.

👥 Guide & support the hiring team:
Act as the go-to partner for Hiring Managers and more junior members of team, advising on role briefs, interview best practice, process improvements, and market insights.

💡 Lead sourcing strategies:
Design and execute creative sourcing plans, guiding junior team members (where applicable) and ensuring we’re attracting top talent in competitive markets.

💬 Champion candidate experience:
Set the tone for professional, engaging, and fast-moving interactions, from first touch to offer.

⚙️ Drive recruitment excellence:
Own ATS hygiene (Ashby), track key data, and ensure reporting is accurate to support business decision-making.

🚀 Improve and optimise:
Spot bottlenecks, suggest improvements, and help build scalable hiring processes that support rapid growth.

🤝 Act as a culture ambassador:
Represent AnyVan with professionalism, energy, and integrity, showcasing our values and ensuring every hire strengthens our culture.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

🔥 Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, ideally within a fast-paced commercial or sales-driven environment.

🧭 Some leadership capability, whether coordinating others, mentoring juniors, or taking ownership of a function.

🌍 Bonus points for international hiring exposure (UK experience = huge advantage).

💪 A proactive, solutions-focused mindset you don’t wait to be asked; you make things happen.

🧠 Strong organisational skills, juggling multiple roles without losing quality or pace.

👂 Excellent communication and influencing skills, you can advise, challenge, and build trust quickly.

⚡ A fast, action-driven approach, you get things done and know how to move a process forward.

🚗 Ability to be in our Cape Town CBD office at least three days a week.

💚 Alignment with our values and a passion for building high-performing teams.

Why this role?

This isn’t a box-ticking recruitment job, it’s a chance to genuinely influence how we hire, shape teams, and drive scalable talent practices across an international tech business.

It’s fast, dynamic, and full of opportunity for someone who is hungry to grow into a stronger people leader. If you thrive on pace, love building processes, enjoy partnering with stakeholders, and want your work to have real impact, you’ll love it here.

If you’re after something slow or predictable, this won’t be the right fit.

What we offer:

💰 Competitive Salary — strong base + monthly commission scheme
🌴 Time Off — 20 days + public holidays + Christmas Eve
💪 Health & Wellbeing — ZAR1000 monthly toward medical cover
📈 Pension — 5% you, 5% us
🚲 Travel Perks — free parking or transport home after 7pm
☕ Everyday Extras — barista coffee & free breakfast
🎉 Team & Culture — weekly drinks, socials, and rewards (yes — including international trips!)
🚀 Career Growth — join a fast-scaling tech business and step into a leadership path with real progression

Our company values are:

• Have fun, get it done (work hard play hard, satisfaction in results, do the right thing)

• Progress over perfection (Innovate and disrupt, Curious and adaptable, Work quick, learn quicker)

• One team thinking big (Collaborate and communicate, Celebrate wins , Embrace challenges)

DE&I

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to be part of our mission and contribute to our vibrant culture.