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# Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences
Salary & Package
£30,225 - £43,851 + uncapped commission
About the Role
We are seeking driven, ambitious individuals to join our high-performing London Life Sciences team.
The Life Sciences team operates from our thriving Cheapside office in central London, benefiting from strong transport links. The team is experienced and filled with sector expertise, specialising in:
- Pharmaceutical
- Biotech
- CRO (Contract Research Organisation)
- MedTech
- CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation)
Consultants work closely with diverse organisations, addressing evolving regulations, new technologies, and heightened compliance demands. The team fosters a high-performance culture, with frequent industry networking events that clients value highly.
Three open positions exist as the team expands, capitalising on London’s status as the UK’s fastest-growing Life Sciences hub (accounting for 28% of all UK scientific roles). This role presents a prime opportunity to build a high-performing desk.
The Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As a Recruitment Consultant, your responsibilities will include:
- Building and nurturing strong, long-term networks across your specialist market.
- Developing and maintaining a high-quality candidate pipeline in a highly skills-short market.
- Positioning yourself as a market-leading recruiter and contributing to sector thought leadership.
- Driving proactive business development within Pharma, Biotech, CRO, and MedTech organisations.
- Sourcing, interviewing, and shortlisting top-tier candidates across all career levels.
- Managing the entire recruitment lifecycle:
- Business development
- Contract negotiations
- Hiring delivery
- Placements
- Post-placement support (aftercare)
- Consistently exceeding sales targets and KPIs through high-performance results.
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About You
We’re looking for self-starters with the right blend of skills:
- A deep commercial mindset and passion for building lasting relationships.
- Strong consultative selling ability with financial acumen and the confidence to influence clients in a technical, regulated environment.
- Resilience, drive, and the ability to outperform in a competitive talent market.
- Excellent communication skills, ethical behaviour, and exceptional organisational ability.
- Prior recruitment or sales experience is essential.
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The Benefits of Joining Us
This role offers a competitive reporting structure and extraordinary growth opportunities:
- Uncapped commission with unlimited earning potential.
- A structured career pathway, including a 12-month training and promotion plan.
- Access to an international office network spanning:
- Ireland
- USA
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Strategic leadership support and accelerated career development.
- Cutting-edge tools, training, and candidate sourcing technologies.
- Incentives, bonuses, and potential international mobility.
- Generous annual leave entitlements, plus buy/sell holiday options and a birthday off.
- Comprehensive lifestyle benefits, including:
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle-to-work schemes
- Retail discount schemes
- Free mental health support through an employer-subsidised helpline.
Next Steps
This is an exceptional opportunity to establish a market-leading recruitment desk with tailored growth potential.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now or call to discuss the role in detail. Excel at recruitment and technical sales initiatives within the Life Sciences sector? We’d love to hear from you!
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